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WCM Global Growth H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary19 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Net operating profit after tax for FY2026 was $66.7 million, compared to $69.5 million in FY2025, driven by portfolio value increases and strong investment performance.
Pre-tax NTA per share rose from $2.02 to $2.18, and after-tax NTA per share increased from $1.80 to $1.94 year-over-year, after paying four quarterly dividends totaling 8.52 cps.
Portfolio returned 16.58% in FY2026, slightly underperforming the MSCI ACWI ex-Australia benchmark return of 18.26%, but outperformed the benchmark over three, five years, and since inception.
Financial highlights
Since inception in June 2017, the portfolio has delivered 16.71% annualized returns after fees, outperforming the benchmark's 13.81%.
An initial $10,000 investment at inception grew to $40,337 by June 2026, compared to $32,147 for the benchmark.
Outlook and guidance
The investment manager has enhanced the company's market profile, leading to improved share price performance and liquidity.
The portfolio is considered well positioned for continued long-term growth.
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Latest events from WCM Global Growth
- FY2024 profit and portfolio returns surged, with higher dividends and active share buy-backs.WQG
H2 2024 - FY2025 profit surged, portfolio outperformed, and dividends increased with enhanced DRP terms.WQGH2 2025
- 6.61% half-year return, $22.87M profit, $371.3M net assets, increased fully franked dividend.WQGH1 2026
- Raising $85M at a discount, with strong returns, premium trading, and rising dividends.WQGInvestor presentation
- Net profit jumped to $47.1M as portfolio returns and NTA per share reached new highs.WQGH1 2025
Next WCM Global Growth earnings date
H1 202711 Mar, 2027
WCM Global Growth
Next WCM Global Growth earnings date
H1 202711 Mar, 2027
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WCM Global Growth Limited is an Australian-listed investment company that provides investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of global equities. The company is managed by WCM Investment Management, a U.S.-based asset manager, and primarily invests in high-quality growth companies with competitive advantages and strong corporate cultures. WCM Global Growth’s investment approach focuses on identifying businesses with long-term growth potential across various industries and geographic regions. The company is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, and its shares are listed on the ASX.