Bell Financial Group Ltd (ASX: BFG) today announced a robust financial performance for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, showcasing significant growth in its key metrics. The company, a diversified financial services and wealth management business that operates across Australia and internationally in key financial centres such as New York, London, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur, reported its results in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.2A. Its strategic focus on ongoing investment in people, technology, and products aims to enhance client value.
For the six-month period, Bell Financial Group recorded revenue from ordinary activities of A$165.63 million. This represents a substantial 36.4% increase compared to A$121.45 million reported in the previous corresponding period of 2025. The strong revenue growth translated into a significant surge in profitability, with profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to shareholders rocketing by 132.4% to A$21.72 million, up from A$9.35 million. Consequently, basic earnings per share also saw a healthy rise, reaching 6.8 cents from 2.9 cents in the prior year.
In recognition of these strong results, the Board has declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5.0 cents per share, an increase from the 3.0 cents per share interim dividend issued for the same period in 2025. Key dates for this dividend include an ex-dividend date of 26 August 2026, a record date of 27 August 2026, and a payment date set for 8 September 2026. Furthermore, the company reported an increase in net tangible assets per ordinary share to A$0.33 as at 30 June 2026, up from A$0.28 at 31 December 2025. The complete financial details are available in the Appendix 4D and Interim Financial Report for the period, which has undergone review by KPMG.
