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Legal & General Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary5 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Delivered strong H1 2026 results with core operating profit up 7% to £918m and core operating EPS up 11% to 12.15p, exceeding the 6-9% guidance.
Interim dividend per share increased by 2% to 6.24p, with a £1.2bn share buyback program in progress and £450m completed.
Solvency II coverage ratio remains robust at 201%, well above the 160-190% target range.
Asset Management delivered standout performance, with fee-related earnings up 37% and cost-income ratio reduced to 71%.
IFRS profit before tax surged to £1,997m, driven by a £1.4bn gain on the disposal of the US business.
Financial highlights
Core operating profit rose to £918m (+7% year-over-year); core operating EPS up 11% to 12.15p.
IFRS profit before tax: £1,997m (up from £406m), reflecting the US business disposal.
Operational Surplus Generation increased to £790m (+3%), and OSG per share rose 7% to 14.16p.
Dividend per share up 2% to 6.24p; dividend cover expected to exceed 100% in 2026.
Institutional retirement core operating profit reached £646m in H1.
Outlook and guidance
On track to exceed 6-9% EPS growth target for the full year and deliver >20% operating ROE for 2025-2027.
Asset optimisation guidance raised to over £400m per annum.
Reaffirmed 5-7% compound annual growth rate target in operating profit.
Dividend expected to be covered by core operating EPS in 2026, with further improvement in 2027.
Guidance for £50-65bn in UK PRT volumes for 2024-2028 remains, with disciplined pricing prioritized over volume.
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AGM 2026 - Core operating profit up 6% and EPS up 9% in 2025, with record buyback and strong outlook.LGENH2 2025
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- 6% profit growth, 232% solvency, 5% dividend rise, and £5bn+ capital return planned.LGENH2 2024
- $2.3bn sale and partnership drive value, capital returns, and growth in core businesses.LGENInvestor Update
Next Legal & General Group earnings date
Q3 2026 TU16 Nov, 2026
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Q3 2026 TU16 Nov, 2026
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Legal & General Group Plc provides insurance, investment management, and retirement solutions. The company serves individual and institutional clients with products including life insurance, pensions, annuities, and asset management services. It operates primarily in the UK and selected international markets. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE.