Computershare stock reports 7.3 percent EPS growth for FY26

Published on 10/07/2026 at 03:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Computershare stock traded at AUD 40.02 on October 6, 2026, with a 0.43 percent gain. FY26 management revenue reached USD 3.21 billion and margin hit 18.2 percent.

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Computershare stock (ISIN AU000000CPU5) closed at AUD 40.02 on the ASX on October 6, 2026, after gaining 0.43 percent during the session. The latest company results show management EPS rising 7.3 percent in fiscal 2026, giving the stock a stronger earnings base ahead of fiscal 2027.

Fiscal 2026 earnings gained ground

According to Kapitales Research on September 9, 2026, management revenue rose 3.0 percent in constant currency terms to USD 3.21 billion in fiscal 2026. Management EPS advanced 7.3 percent to 145.2 US cents, exceeding the guidance upgraded earlier in the year.

The earnings mix was important. Issuer Services revenue increased 4.4 percent to USD 1.31 billion, Corporate Trust rose 5.7 percent to USD 1.03 billion, and Employee Share Plans gained 10.2 percent to USD 559.7 million, according to Kapitales Research.

Margin income remains the counterweight

Computershare's group management EBIT excluding Margin Income increased 8.3 percent to USD 447.5 million, while the related margin expanded 70 basis points to 18.2 percent in fiscal 2026. Margin Income itself fell 1.6 percent to USD 748.7 million despite higher client balances, reflecting the effect of lower interest rates, Kapitales Research reported.

The dividend also rose. The final payment reached AUD 0.65 per share, up 35.4 percent from the previous year's final dividend, while the full-year dividend reached AUD 1.20 per share, an annual increase of 29 percent.

Macquarie target sits below market price

Macquarie maintained a Hold rating and cut its price target by 2.6 percent to AUD 38.00 on October 1, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The target is AUD 2.02 below the October 6 closing price, placing the broker's valuation below the market's latest level.

Computershare's market capitalization stood at AUD 23.05 billion on October 5, 2026. The stock's 52-week range was AUD 26.73 to AUD 43.79, leaving the October 6 close AUD 3.77 below the yearly high.

Computershare stock closes at AUD 40.02

Computershare stock closed at AUD 40.02 on the ASX on October 6, 2026, with 917,520 shares traded. The company is scheduled to report its next quarterly results on October 20, 2026, according to the Marketscreener calendar.