Macquarie lifts profit 30% and boosts capital strength as it sharpens focus on risk and sustainability

The latest update is out from Macquarie Group Limited ( (AU:MQG) ).

Macquarie Group reported a strong FY26 result, posting profit of A$4.8 billion, up 30 per cent year on year, with all four operating groups contributing to growth. Return on shareholders’ funds rose to 14 per cent, supported by disciplined capital reallocation, surplus capital at Group and Bank levels, and a Banking Group CET1 ratio of 12.8 per cent under APRA standards.

The Board declared a total dividend of A$7.00 per share and will satisfy the Dividend Reinvestment Plan through on‑market share issuance at a 1.5 per cent discount, while ending its on‑market share buyback. Chair Glenn Stevens also highlighted ongoing remediation of past regulatory shortcomings, a strong speak‑up risk culture, and Macquarie’s positioning to play a significant role as financier, adviser, investor and fiduciary in sustainability, while unanimously recommending shareholders vote against two requisitioned sustainability‑related resolutions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MQG) stock is a Hold
with a A$240.00 price target.
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