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ANZ Profit Soars 31% on Margin, Cost Gains
9 Nov
Summary
- ANZ reported a 31% rise in annual profit driven by strong performance.
- Operating expenses declined 14% due to lower restructuring costs.
- Australia Retail division's profit more than doubled year-over-year.
ANZ Group, Australia's fourth-largest lender, announced a substantial 31% surge in its annual profit for the year ending September 30, 2026. The bank posted a cash profit of A$7.59 billion, aligning closely with market expectations and marking a significant increase from the prior year's A$5.79 billion.
Key drivers for this improved financial performance included effective management of net interest margins, capital, and operational costs, complemented by steady business growth. Operating expenses were reduced by 14% in fiscal 2026, a positive outcome stemming from lower restructuring expenses and the absence of a prior year ASIC settlement.
The Australia Retail division demonstrated exceptional strength, with its annual cash profit climbing to A$1.71 billion, more than doubling from A$771 million in the previous year. This substantial uplift was primarily fueled by an increase in home loan volumes. Despite this growth, the net interest margin saw a marginal decrease to 1.53%, influenced by competitive pressures and the timing of Reserve Bank of Australia rate adjustments.
The Reserve Bank of Australia had recently raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.85%. ANZ's common equity tier 1 ratio, a measure of its financial resilience, stood at 12.0% at the fiscal year's end. The bank declared a final dividend of 83 Australian cents per share, maintaining last year's payout level.
