Count Limited (ASX:CUP) shares rocket: here's what investors need to know

Sonal Goyal

26 August 2026 06:10 PM AEST

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) shares rocket: here's what investors need to know

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Key Highlights

Group Revenue increased 15.6% to $165.9 million, driven by disciplined acquisitions and organic growth within the Wealth segment.
Funds under advice rose 13.7% to $43.0 billion and funds under management increased 66.1% to $6.5 billion, both boosted by the Acquisition of Oracle Investment Solutions.
Underlying EBITA increased 20.5% to $33.4 million with margins expanding to 20.1%, while Statutory EBITA rose 38.6% to $34.5 million, aided by one-off gains.
The Board declared a fully franked final Dividend of 3.00 cents per share, up 9.1% on the prior corresponding period and the highest final dividend in nine years.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) shares rallied after the financial advice and accounting group posted FY26 revenue growth of 15.6% and lifted its final dividend to a nine-year high. Count (ASX:CUP) shares were trading at $1.54, up 12.00% (+$0.16), as at 3:36pm AEST on 26 August 2026.

Group revenue reached $165.9 million, up 15.6% on the prior corresponding period, which the company attributed to disciplined acquisitions and organic growth, particularly within its Wealth segment. Financial planning revenue within the Equity Partnerships segment grew 15.2%, underpinned by Demand for financial advice, advice efficiency and adviser growth within the network.

Underlying EBITA increased 20.5% to $33.4 million, with margins expanding to 20.1% as Operating Leverage continued to build. Statutory EBITA rose 38.6% to $34.5 million, supported by a one-off gain on disposal related to WSC Group becoming a subsidiary, a gain on Lease variation from a previous divestment, and a write-back of contingent consideration related to a Diverger subsidiary.

Underlying NPAT attributable to shareholders increased 27.2% to $13.9 million, while Statutory NPAT attributable to shareholders rose 70.8% to $15.2 million.

Funds under advice increased to $43.0 billion, up 13.7% compared with the 30 June 2025 balance, driven by new client growth, net client inflows, internalisation of the Count Portfolios and the acquisition of Oracle Investment Solutions. Funds under management reached $6.5 billion, up 66.1%, reflecting new client growth, positive market conditions, insourcing of the Count Portfolios, the Oracle acquisition and continued expansion of managed accounts.

The Oracle Investment Solutions transaction completed on 20 July 2026, and figures for funds under advice and funds under management include the Oracle business.

During the year, Count completed 10 transactions, including four financial planning acquisitions aligned with the company's strategic objective to accelerate Wealth Earnings growth. Count's Equity Partnerships segment now employs 93 Financial Advisers.

The Board declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.00 cents per share, up 9.1% compared with the FY2025 final dividend, and the highest final dividend payout in nine years. Count Group Chief Executive Officer Hugh Humphrey said the Group continues to deliver results reflecting its strategy to expand participation in Wealth, with demand for advice and investment solutions continuing to grow and the Group setting new records for funds under management growth.

Humphrey said the company has evolved its branding to Count Group to support its expanded propositions, noting that the increasing importance of Superannuation and the complexity of investment products, coupled with proposed regulatory changes and the 2026-2027 Australian Federal Budget, is creating elevated demand for quality accounting and financial advice.

Conclusion

Count Limited's FY26 results show growth across each of its key financial and operating metrics, from revenue and earnings through to funds under advice and funds under management, supported by a combination of organic growth and a series of completed acquisitions during the year. The increase in the final dividend to its highest level in nine years reflects the improvement in both underlying and statutory profitability reported for the period.

FAQs

Q: How much did Count Limited's revenue grow in FY26?

A:Group revenue increased 15.6% to $165.9 million, driven by disciplined acquisitions and organic growth, particularly within the Wealth segment.

Q: What drove the growth in Count's funds under management?

A:Funds under management increased 66.1% to $6.5 billion, reflecting new client growth, positive market conditions, insourcing of the Count Portfolios, and the acquisition of Oracle Investment Solutions.

Q: What was Count's final dividend for FY26?

A:The Board declared a fully franked final dividend of 3.00 cents per share, up 9.1% on the prior corresponding period and the highest final dividend in nine years.

Q: Why did Count's Statutory EBITA grow faster than Underlying EBITA?

A:Statutory EBITA rose 38.6% to $34.5 million, supported by one-off items including a gain on disposal related to WSC Group becoming a subsidiary, a gain on lease variation, and a write-back of contingent consideration related to a Diverger subsidiary.

Q: How many acquisitions did Count complete during FY26?

A:Count completed 10 transactions during the year, including four financial planning acquisitions aligned with its strategy to accelerate Wealth earnings growth.

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