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National Australia Bank LimitedASX:NAB Stock Report

Market Cap AU$113.3b
Share Price
AU$37.02
AU$50.26
26.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-3.1%
7D-2.6%
1D
Portfolio Value
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National Australia Bank Limited

ASX:NAB Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$113.3b

National Australia Bank (NAB) Stock Overview

Provides financial services to individuals and businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally. More details

NAB fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends3/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for National Australia Bank
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceAU$37.02
52 Week HighAU$49.45
52 Week LowAU$36.03
Beta0.73
1 Month Change-7.06%
3 Month Change-20.69%
1 Year Change-3.06%
3 Year Change43.71%
5 Year Change38.29%
Change since IPO365.08%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update May 02

NAB: Future Earnings Multiple Will Reward Execution On Margins And Cost Control

Analysts have reduced their price target for National Australia Bank from A$50.64 to about A$50.26, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, growth and margins following recent downgrades by major brokers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates, including downgrades from major houses such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, highlight that sentiment on National Australia Bank is mixed rather than uniformly negative.
Narrative Update Apr 17

NAB: Recent Downgrades And Leadership Changes Will Shape Future Risk Profile

Analysts have reduced their price target for National Australia Bank to about A$41.53 from roughly A$43.01. This reflects slightly softer long term assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent downgrades highlighted in Street research.
Narrative Update Apr 03

NAB: Future Earnings Multiple Will Reflect Improved Margin And Revenue Assumptions

Analysts now set their fair value estimate for National Australia Bank at A$50.64, up from A$46.31, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, even as some firms have recently issued downgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent broker moves on National Australia Bank send a mixed message, with some high profile downgrades from firms like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley sitting alongside a higher fair value estimate of A$50.64.

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 02

NAB: Future Earnings Multiple Will Reward Execution On Margins And Cost Control

Analysts have reduced their price target for National Australia Bank from A$50.64 to about A$50.26, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, growth and margins following recent downgrades by major brokers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates, including downgrades from major houses such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, highlight that sentiment on National Australia Bank is mixed rather than uniformly negative.
Narrative Update Apr 17

NAB: Recent Downgrades And Leadership Changes Will Shape Future Risk Profile

Analysts have reduced their price target for National Australia Bank to about A$41.53 from roughly A$43.01. This reflects slightly softer long term assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent downgrades highlighted in Street research.
Narrative Update Apr 03

NAB: Future Earnings Multiple Will Reflect Improved Margin And Revenue Assumptions

Analysts now set their fair value estimate for National Australia Bank at A$50.64, up from A$46.31, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions, even as some firms have recently issued downgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent broker moves on National Australia Bank send a mixed message, with some high profile downgrades from firms like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley sitting alongside a higher fair value estimate of A$50.64.
Narrative Update Mar 20

NAB: Leadership Transitions Will Shape Risk Outlook Within A Fair Valuation Range

Analysts have raised their price target for National Australia Bank from A$39.23 to A$43.01, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted discount rates, revised revenue growth and profit margin estimates, and an updated future P/E multiple. What's in the News Long serving Group Executive Shaun Dooley plans to retire from National Australia Bank by the end of 2026 after a 33 year career with the bank, including serving as Group Chief Risk Officer since 2018 and acting Group Chief Financial Officer since March 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Mar 05

NAB: Higher Future P/E Expectations Will Likely Outpace Modest Margin Support

Narrative Update on National Australia Bank Analysts have raised their price target for National Australia Bank from A$30.00 to A$34.00, supported by updated modelling that uses a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News Long standing Group Executive Shaun Dooley plans to retire by the end of 2026 after a 33 year career at National Australia Bank, having served as Group Chief Risk Officer since 2018 and acting Group Chief Financial Officer since March 2025 (company event filing).
Narrative Update Feb 19

NAB: Higher P/E Expectations Will Likely Outrun Slightly Softer Profit Margins

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for National Australia Bank to A$30.00 from A$29.00, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Shareholders approved an amendment to National Australia Bank's constitution at the AGM held on 12 December 2025.
Narrative Update Feb 05

NAB: Governance Changes Will Signal Overvaluation Risk Despite Higher Fair Value Estimate

Analysts have nudged their price target for National Australia Bank higher to A$39.23 from A$38.75, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly revised P/E outlook. What's in the News Shareholders approved an amendment to National Australia Bank's constitution at the AGM held on 12 December 2025, signaling governance changes that investors may want to review in the meeting materials (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 22

NAB: Governance Changes And Funding Adjustments Will Steer Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have increased their price target for National Australia Bank to A$38.75 from A$37.99, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Shareholders approved an amendment to National Australia Bank's constitution at the AGM held on 12 December 2025, signaling updated governance settings for the company (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 08

NAB: Potential HSBC Australia Acquisition Will Support Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on National Australia Bank to A$46.31, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Their overall valuation view remains broadly unchanged.
Narrative Update Dec 22

NAB: Future Earnings Multiple And M&A Prospects Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on National Australia Bank from A$42.50 to A$46.31, reflecting modestly lower growth and margin assumptions, as well as a higher expected future earnings multiple that supports a stronger valuation outlook. What's in the News Shareholders approved amendments to National Australia Bank's constitution at the 12 December 2025 AGM, formalizing new provisions around shareholder resolutions and director powers (AGM / Changes in Company Bylaws).
Narrative Update Dec 08

NAB: Prospective HSBC Deal And Governance Reforms Will Shape Future Performance

Analysts have nudged their price target for National Australia Bank slightly higher to reflect a modest uptick in expected revenue growth and a marginally lower discount rate, while acknowledging a small softening in forecast profit margins and a slightly richer future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News NAB is reportedly the leading contender to buy HSBC's Australian business, but is primarily interested in the retail banking operations.
Narrative Update Nov 24

NAB: Upcoming Acquisition Efforts and Governance Changes Will Shape Outlook

The analyst consensus price target for National Australia Bank has been revised upward by approximately $0.98 to $37.99. Analysts cite updated fair value assessments and tweaks to key financial assumptions as the reasons for this adjustment.
Narrative Update Nov 06

NAB: Future Acquisition Moves Will Heighten Overvaluation Risk For Shareholders

Analysts have raised their price target for National Australia Bank, increasing their fair value estimate from $36.58 to $37.01 as they updated key assumptions around profit margin and earnings growth. What's in the News NAB is reportedly the leading contender to acquire HSBC's Australian business, primarily interested in the retail division.
Narrative Update Sep 27

Digital Payments And Urban Expansion Will Unlock Opportunities

National Australia Bank's future P/E has increased while its net profit margin has slightly declined, resulting in a marginal upward revision of the consensus analyst price target to A$36.58. What's in the News Inder Singh, previously CFO of QBE Insurance Group, has been appointed as NAB’s Group CFO and Group Executive, Strategy, effective March 2026, subject to regulatory approval; Shaun Dooley will return to his role as Group Chief Risk Officer.
Narrative Update Sep 12

Digital Payments And Urban Expansion Will Unlock Opportunities

National Australia Bank’s consensus price target has increased, primarily reflecting improved revenue growth forecasts and a modest expansion in net profit margin, raising the fair value estimate from A$33.53 to A$36.11. What's in the News NAB appointed Inder Singh, former QBE Insurance CFO, as Group CFO and Group Executive, Strategy, effective March 2026, pending regulatory approval.
New Narrative Dec 20

Digital Payments And Urban Expansion Will Unlock Opportunities

Key Takeaways Investments in digital banking and payments position NAB to grow revenue and attract customers as cashless adoption rises. Urban growth and business banking leadership create long-term opportunities in housing finance, SME lending, and diversified fee income.
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New Narrative Nov 07

Banking Transformation Faces Margin Squeeze But Tech Modernization Offers A Glimpse Of Growth

Increased investment in customer advocacy and technology could strain net margins short term, delaying benefit realization.

Shareholder Returns

NABAU BanksAU Market
7D-2.6%-0.8%1.0%
1Y-3.1%1.4%3.1%

Return vs Industry: NAB underperformed the Australian Banks industry which returned 1.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NAB underperformed the Australian Market which returned 3.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NAB's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NAB volatility
NAB Average Weekly Movement3.5%
Banks Industry Average Movement4.1%
Market Average Movement10.3%
10% most volatile stocks in AU Market17.4%
10% least volatile stocks in AU Market4.2%

Stable Share Price: NAB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.

Volatility Over Time: NAB's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
183442,471Andrew Irvinewww.nab.com.au

National Australia Bank Limited provides financial services to individuals and businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Business and Private Banking; Personal Banking; Corporate and Institutional Banking; New Zealand Banking; and Corporate Functions and Other segments. It accepts transaction accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and term deposits; and specialized accounts, such as foreign currency, business interest, cash maximiser, farm management, community free saver, statutory trust, and project bank accounts, as well as farm management deposits.

National Australia Bank Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do National Australia Bank's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NAB fundamental statistics
Market capAU$113.33b
Earnings (TTM)AU$6.11b
Revenue (TTM)AU$20.57b
18.5x
P/E Ratio
1.9x
P/B Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NAB income statement (TTM)
RevenueAU$20.57b
Cost of RevenueAU$0
Gross ProfitAU$20.57b
Other ExpensesAU$14.46b
EarningsAU$6.11b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

Nov 05, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)2.00
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin29.72%
Debt/Equity Ratio476.8%

How did NAB perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.6%
Current Dividend Yield
85%
Payout Ratio

Does NAB pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy NAB by to receive an upcoming dividend?
National Australia Bank dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateMay 07 2026
Dividend Pay DateJul 02 2026
Days until Ex dividend27 days
Days until Dividend pay date29 days

Does NAB pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/02 22:22
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

National Australia Bank Limited is covered by 23 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nicholas McGarrigleBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Craig StaffordBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Jonathan MottBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited