Macquarie Group (MQG) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting opened with a Chair's update, followed by a review of FY26, a 1Q27 update, FY27 outlook, formal business, and a glossary.

Financial performance review

• FY26 profit reached $A4,847m, up 30% on FY25, with operating income at $A19,477m, a 13% increase.

• Return on equity for FY26 was 14.0%, up 25% from FY25, and basic earnings per share rose to $A12.77, a 30% increase.

• All four operating groups delivered higher net profit contributions, with Commodities and Global Markets up 49% and Macquarie Capital up 43%.

• 57 years of unbroken profitability and a 15,211% total shareholder return since listing.

Board and executive committee updates

• Shemara Wikramanayake will retire as Managing Director and CEO on 6 November 2026, succeeded by Greg Ward.

• Ben Perham will become Group Head of Banking and Financial Services, joining the Executive Committee.

• Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz is seeking re-election to the Board, and William Vereker is seeking election.