Why is AUB stock surging today?

AUB Group stock experienced a significant surge of 4.4% on today's market as the company announced outstanding financial results for its fiscal year 26. The company's underlying net profit after tax witnessed a remarkable 12.2% increase, reaching A$224.6 million, while its revenue climbed by 6.4% to A$1.6 billion. These impressive figures surpassed the company's previously upgraded guidance range of A$220–230 million.

Furthermore, the group's EBIT margin expanded by an impressive 140 basis points to 36.1%, with the International division driving the growth at 410 basis points of margin improvement, reaching a margin of 27.6%. Management also revealed optimistic guidance for the upcoming fiscal year 27, projecting an underlying NPAT of A$245–265 million, showcasing growth of roughly 9–18% over the previous year's results.

This forecast signifies ongoing confidence in the company's organic growth, potential bolt-on acquisitions, and the integration benefits derived from its Prestige acquisition completed in March 2026. The company's earnings per share also rose by 7% to 183.69 cents, although this modest increase was slightly lagging behind the net profit growth, mainly due to shares issued for the Prestige deal.

Management declared a fully franked final dividend alongside the results, further emphasizing the quality of the earnings. The broader market sentiment provided additional tailwinds, with the ASX 200 gaining 0.6%.