ANZ Bank Reports 31% Increase in Cash Profit for Full Year 2026

ANZ, a major Australian bank, has released its full-year 2026 results, announcing a cash profit of $7,591 million, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous year. The bank also declared a final dividend of 83 cents per share at an 80% franking rate, bringing the full-year dividend to 166 cents per share. This strong performance from a systemically important bank indicates positive developments within the banking sector.