Ord Minnett keeps AUD 8.25 target for NIB Holdings stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 21:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Ord Minnett kept its Buy rating and AUD 8.25 target on October 11, 2026. NIB Holdings stock costs EUR 4.10 on October 20, 2026.

Target and operating figures

Ord Minnett maintained a Buy rating and AUD 8.25 target on October 11, 2026.
Underlying operating profit rose 9.1 percent to AUD 260.9 million in fiscal year 2026.
NIB Holdings stock costs EUR 4.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 9:05 p.m. CEST.
The next interim report is scheduled for February 22, 2027.

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NIB Holdings (AU000000NHF0) retains an AUD 8.25 price target after Ord Minnett maintained its Buy rating on October 11, 2026, according to Markets Insider. At the ASX price of AUD 6.58, that target lies 25.23 percent above the share price. NIB Holdings was trading at EUR 4.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 9:05 p.m. CEST.

Profit growth outpaced revenue

The company delivered mixed fiscal year 2026 results. According to the nib Investor Centre, group revenue rose 6.2 percent to AUD 3.8 billion, while underlying operating profit increased 9.1 percent to AUD 260.9 million. The stronger operating result contrasted with net profit after tax of AUD 186.9 million, down 5.9 percent from the previous fiscal year.

The earnings mix gives the analyst target a specific backdrop. Statutory earnings per share fell 6.6 percent to 38.4 cents in fiscal year 2026, while net investment income declined 27.8 percent to AUD 57.0 million. The company declared a full-year dividend of 34.0 cents per share, including a 5.0-cent special dividend.

How does the target compare?

Ord Minnett's AUD 8.25 target is 25.23 percent above the AUD 6.58 ASX price reported at 4:40 p.m. CEST on October 20, 2026. The same market page lists a last close of AUD 6.54, a day high of AUD 6.61 and a day low of AUD 6.47. NIB Holdings has a market capitalization of AUD 3.228 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.70.

Valuation and upcoming dates

Intelligent Investor identifies NIB Holdings as an ASX-listed private health insurer serving Australia and New Zealand. Its calendar lists the next annual general meeting for November 23, 2026 and the next interim report for February 22, 2027. The scheduled dates matter because the fiscal year 2026 figures were published on August 24, 2026.

Comparison with peers

NIB Holdings: 0.61 percent, P/E 16.70, market capitalization AUD 3.2 billion.
Medibank Private: 0.63 percent, P/E 20.78, market capitalization AUD 13.2 billion.
QBE Insurance Group: minus 0.15 percent, P/E 12.69, market capitalization AUD 38.7 billion.

Price and investor dates

The market picture combines a dated analyst target with stronger operating profit but lower statutory earnings. The next scheduled company event is the November 23, 2026 annual general meeting.

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