QBE announces Half Year 2026 result

QBE today announced its half year 2026 financial results, reporting solid returns with a return on equity of 17.7% comfortably above our medium-term outlook of +15%. Adjusted net profit after tax increased to $1,033 million from $997 million in the prior period. 

QBE Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Horton, said “QBE has entered its 140th year with good momentum, supported by a strong balance sheet, a clear strategy and disciplined execution. We remain on track to meet our full-year outlook, while continuing to shape a faster, more resilient QBE.” 

QBE's HY26 Results Webcast will be held today, Friday 14 August, at 9:30am AEST. Media are invited to register for the session here.

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