AUB Group’s stock rose 4.4% after the insurance broking and underwriting group reported annual underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$224.6 million for the year ended June 30, up 12.2% from the prior period.
Revenue increased 6.4% to A$1.6 billion, both metrics surpassing the top end of management’s previously upgraded guidance range of A$220–230 million for NPAT and A$1.5–1.6 billion for revenue. The group’s EBIT margin expanded by 140 basis points to 36.1%, with the international division leading the improvement at 410 basis points to 27.6%.
Underlying earnings per share (EPS) grew 7% to 183.69 cents, though lagged NPAT growth due to shares issued for the Prestige acquisition completed in March 2026. A fully franked final dividend was declared alongside the results.
For the fiscal year ending June 2027, management guided underlying NPAT to A$245–265 million, implying growth of roughly 9–18% over the FY26 result. The outlook reflects expectations for organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, and integration benefits from the Prestige deal.
The broader market showed modest gains, with the ASX 200 up 0.6% on the day.
