{
  "id": 3387440,
  "title": "Netwealth FY26 slides: record growth, but shares fall on guidance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/netwealth-fy26-slides-record-growth-but-shares-fall-on-guidance",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T00:41:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/netwealth-fy26-slides-record-growth-but-shares-fall-on-guidance-93CH-4876095"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netwealth Group (ASX:NWL) released its FY26 results on August 26, 2026, indicating record growth across key metrics, though shares declined 4.73% to $21.17 as investors scrutinized near-term flows and margin guidance. The wealth platform achieved total income of $391.1 million, a 20.6% increase year-over-year, with assets under management reaching $135.7 billion. The company captured an increasing share of industry flows alongside HUB24, while traditional competitors continued to decline. Adjusted EBITDA grew 18% to $192.9 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 49.1%, excluding significant legal expenses. Total dividends increased 9.1% to 42.0 cents per share, reflecting strong cash generation. Netwealth's market share increased to 9.7%, accounting for 80% of total industry net flows. The company's diversified revenue streams, including increased management fees and transaction fees, contributed to its resilience. Management projects FY27 net flows of $18 billion to $20 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 47% in FY27, marking continued investment in growth initiatives.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Netwealth Group reports record FY26 growth with $391.1M income and $135.7B AUM",
    "Shares drop 4.73% to $21.17 amid near-term flow and margin concerns",
    "FY27 projected net flows of $18B-$20B, adjusted EBITDA margin around 47%"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Netwealth's record growth and increased market share are overshadowed by cautious guidance, prompting investors to focus on near-term challenges and moderating expectations for future profitability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}