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Qualitas Limited (ASX:QAL)

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Announcement
Release
16 Feb 2026 6:50PM
Price at Release
$3.090
Full Release
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Summary
Qualitas Limited's 1H26 results showed strong growth in several key financial metrics, including a 40% increase in the dividend per share to 3.5 cents and a 57% increase in deployment to $3.7 billion compared to 1H25. Recurring fee-related earnings continued to grow steadily, supported by a 38% increase in Fee Earning FUM to $10.9 billion. Net profit before tax rose by 30% to $30 million, and transaction fees saw a significant 69% increase. The company maintained strong investor and borrower relationships, with most deployments stemming from repeat borrowers. Arch Finance also reported a substantial pipeline growth of 200%. Qualitas has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, projecting NPBT between $60 million and $66 million.
Key Points
  • 1H26 dividend per share increased by 40% to 3.5 cents compared to 1H25.
  • Recurring fee-related earnings showed consistent half-on-half growth.
  • Qualitas reported a deployment of $3.7 billion in 1H26, a 57% increase from 1H25.
  • Fee Earning FUM reached $10.9 billion, a 38% increase from 1H25.
  • Net profit before tax (NPBT) for 1H26 was $30 million, a 30% increase from 1H25.
  • Transaction fees in 1H26 amounted to $13 million, marking a 69% increase from 1H25.
  • The 1H26 financial results were supported by strong deployment and growth in fee earning FUM.
  • Arch Finance experienced a pipeline growth of approximately 200% compared to 1H25.
  • Qualitas emphasized long-term relationships in its deployment strategy, with 76% of deployment from repeat borrowers.
  • The company has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, estimating NPBT between $60 million and $66 million.
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