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title: "Macquarie lifts profit 30% and boosts capital strength as it sharpens focus on risk and sustainability"
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description: "Macquarie Group reported a 30% year-on-year profit increase to A$4.8 billion for FY26, with return on shareholders' funds rising to 14%. The Board declared a total dividend of A$7.00 per share and ended its on-market share buyback. Chair Glenn Stevens emphasized risk culture and sustainability positioning, recommending shareholders vote against two requisitioned sustainability resolutions. Analysts maintain a 'Hold' rating with a A$240 price target."
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# 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.  
 To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Macquarie Group Limited stock,  
 see the AU:MQG Stock Forecast page. 

**More about Macquarie Group Limited**

Macquarie Group Limited is a global financial services provider headquartered in Sydney, operating across banking, asset management, advisory and capital markets. It services institutional, corporate and retail clients, with a diversified business model focused on disciplined capital allocation and risk‑adjusted returns in domestic and international markets.

**Average Trading Volume:** 735,368

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** A$94.32B

For a thorough assessment of MQG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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