Bell Financial Group Ltd (ASX:BFG) has reported a strong financial performance for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, announcing a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $21.7 million. This represents a substantial 133.3% increase compared to the prior corresponding period. The company, a diversified financial services firm offering broking, wealth management, and capital raising services, also saw its revenue climb by 36.3% to $165.6 million. These robust results were largely driven by strong market conditions and heightened trading activity.
The company’s Markets division was a key contributor, with revenue rising 59.7% to $110.8 million and NPAT surging 403.6% to $8.5 million. Simultaneously, the Platforms division contributed $50.2 million in revenue, up 8.4%, and $13.2 million in NPAT, an increase of 9.1%. This division now accounts for 31.2% of adjusted revenue and 60.8% of total NPAT, providing a diversified earnings base. Bell Financial Group’s Equity Capital Markets also raised $1.2 billion in new equity capital through 35 transactions.
Bell Financial Group achieved record half-year earnings per share of 6.8 cents, a 134.5% increase. The Board declared an interim dividend of 5 cents per share, fully franked, a 66.7% increase, payable on 8 September 2026. Funds under Advice (FUA) saw a slight 0.8% decrease to $91.4 billion since December 2025, due to a softer Australian equity market. However, the company maintains a strong balance sheet with no operating debt and $118.3 million in company-held cash. Co-CEO Arnie Selvarajah noted the benefits of their diversified business model, allowing Markets to capitalise on improving conditions while Platforms delivered scalable growth. Strategic progress included launching the new Bell Potter Private Wealth platform and an ANZ-backed Bell Cash Account.
