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Discovery H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary3 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved strong financial performance in FY 2026, with normalized profit up 17% to R17.75bn and headline earnings up 34% to R12.92bn year-over-year.
Operating profit surpassed ZAR 17.75 billion, exceeding $1 billion for the first time, marking a significant milestone.
Robust operating cash flow, up 26% to R11.3bn, with an 85% cash conversion ratio.
Group Embedded Value rose 31% to R145.76bn, with a 14.1% return on embedded value.
The group is in the second year of a five-year growth cycle, focusing on disciplined strategy, cash generation, and capital allocation.
Financial highlights
Normalized profit: R17.75bn (+17% YoY); headline earnings: R12.92bn (+34% YoY); normalized headline earnings: R11.80bn (+21% YoY).
Operating profit grew 17% year-over-year; profit before tax up 35%, and profit after tax up 38%.
Dividend per share rose 33% to ZAR 3.84, with a final dividend of ZAR 2.73 per share, reflecting a 36% increase; dividend cover at 4.5x.
Cash conversion ratio reached 85%, well above the 60%-70% target range; operational cash flow up 26% to ZAR 11.3 billion.
Group Embedded Value: R145.76bn (+31% YoY); return on EV: 14.1%.
Outlook and guidance
Ambition for normalized profit growth of 15%-20% CAGR and normalized RoE of 15%-20% by FY 2029.
Bank targets ZAR 3 billion profit before acquisition costs and 2 million clients by FY 2029.
Vitality Global Markets aims for $80-$100 million profit by 2029, with continued investment in AI and new partnerships.
Ping An Health expects new business growth of 9%-20% in FY 2027, measured in RMB.
Cash conversion ratio targeted at 60%-70% over the period; leverage maintained below 5x.
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Latest events from Discovery
- Normalised operating profit up 24%, headline earnings up 29%, and interim dividend up 28%.DSY
H1 2026 - Profit and earnings surged, with strong segment growth and new business momentum.DSYH1 2026 TU
- All resolutions passed, profit up 29%, and board diversity targets exceeded.DSYAGM 2025
- 29% profit growth, ZAR 15.2bn operating profit, and 76.7% cash conversion highlight strong results.DSYH2 2025
- Strong financial results, board diversity gains, and all resolutions approved at the AGM.DSYAGM 2024
- Normalized operating profit up 17% and new business up 18%, with strong growth across segments.DSYH2 2024
- Aiming for 15%-20% annual growth, scaling Vitality and Discovery Bank with global data-driven partnerships.DSYCMD 2024
- 27% operating profit growth, 34% higher headline earnings, and strong cash generation.DSYH1 2025
Next Discovery earnings date
H1 20272 Mar, 2027
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Next Discovery earnings date
H1 20272 Mar, 2027
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Discovery Limited is an integrated financial services organization headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company operates across several segments, including health insurance, life insurance, short-term insurance, long-term savings, banking, and investment products and services, primarily in South Africa and the United Kingdom. It employs a shared-value insurance model, which seeks to benefit both the company and its clients by encouraging healthier lifestyles and more secure financial futures. Discovery Limited offers a wide range of products such as medical scheme administration, comprehensive life, income protection, severe illness, and funeral cover, alongside banking solutions like deposits and loans through Discovery Bank. It also operates internationally through Vitality Global, offering health and life insurance products to individuals and groups in various countries. The company is headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, and its shares are listed on the JSE.