Discovery (DSY) H1 2026 TU earnings summary
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H1 2026 TU earnings summary
26 Feb, 2026Executive summary
Robust results for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with strong growth in profit and earnings.
New business annual premium income (API) increased by 12% year-over-year.
Vitality Shared-value model drove superior margins and returns across business segments.
Financial highlights
Normalised profit from operations expected to rise 22%–27% compared to the prior period.
Headline earnings expected to increase 27%–32% year-over-year.
New business API up 12% for the reporting period.
Basic EPS expected to increase 25%–30% to 826.6–859.7 cents year-over-year.
Normalised HEPS (NHEPS) expected to rise 24%–29% to 842.7–876.7 cents year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 to be released on or about 3 March 2026.
Board of directors responsible for forecast financial information; not reviewed by external auditors.
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