Australia’s AUB Group Ltd. surged 4.4% on Tuesday after posting a 12.2% increase in underlying net profit after tax to A$224.6 million for the full-year ended June 30, 2026, exceeding the top end of management’s upgraded guidance range of A$220–230 million.
Revenue rose 6.4% to A$1.6 billion, while the group’s EBIT margin expanded by 140 basis points to 36.1%. The international division led margin improvement with a 410-basis-point gain to 27.6%. Underlying earnings per share increased 7% to 183.69 cents, constrained by the issuance of shares for the Prestige acquisition completed in March 2026.
A fully franked final dividend was declared alongside the results. Management also provided guidance for FY27 underlying NPAT of A$245–265 million, implying growth of 9–18% over the FY26 result. The outlook reflects confidence in organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, and integration benefits from the Prestige deal.
The broader market provided support, with the ASX 200 rising 0.6% on the session.
