REA Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
REA Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.89% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.9%
Dividend yield
1.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 58% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 08
REA: Higher Margins And AI Expansion Will Offset Tax Listing Headwinds
The analyst price target for REA Group has moved from A$189.12 to A$193.03. Analysts point to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the revision.Narrative Update • Jul 06
REA: Tax Reforms Pressure Listings While Future P/E Rebound Drives Rerating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their A$ price target for REA Group by about A$17.70, reflecting slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and future P/E while leaving key profitability and discount rate inputs largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rare Earths Americas provides some context for how analysts are thinking about companies exposed to critical minerals.
New Narrative • Jun 25
Is REA Group a Good Value Opportunity?
Price AU$131.58 · Mkt cap AU$17.25b · as of 25 Jun 2026 · FY ends 30 Jun · AUD · prepared through the Franchise Blueprint (v3) Franchise Score 20 / 22 Rating A Verdict BUY-ZONE Accumulate below ~AU$118. An A-grade network monopoly down 44% in a year on a not-yet-legislated tax change — durability is intact; the entry is fair-to-cheap on the asset's own cost of capital, comfortable on the forward frame.
Narrative Update • Jun 22
REA: Tax Reforms And Higher Risk Expectations Will Test Market Premium
Analysts have reset their 12 month price target for REA Group to A$129.00 from A$151.34. This reflects updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth, a marginally higher profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jun 04
REA: Future P/E Support And Margins Will Drive Rerating Potential
Analysts have kept their A$206.83 fair value estimate for REA Group steady, with only small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to reflect updated research views. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see REA Group's fair value as supported by its role in connecting property seekers with listings, which they view as an asset that can justify a premium P/E assumption if execution remains disciplined.Narrative Update • May 17
REA: Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Rerating Potential
Analysts have adjusted the REA Group price target slightly lower to A$206.83 from A$212.09. This reflects updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 01
REA: Buyback And Dividend Will Sustain Lofty Market Premium
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for REA Group slightly to A$151.34 from A$150.82, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on February 6, 2026, signaling approval for the company to repurchase its own shares (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 15
REA: Share Buyback And Dividend Policy Will Underpin Future Upside
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for REA Group at A$249, a A$4 trim from the prior A$253. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modestly adjusted growth and margin expectations following mixed recent broker research.Narrative Update • Apr 01
REA: Broker Split And Buyback Plan Will Shape Future Market Premium
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for REA Group slightly, with fair value easing from about A$151.14 to A$150.82. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions after recent mixed rating changes from JPMorgan and RBC Capital.Narrative Update • Mar 18
REA: Mixed Broker Views And Capital Returns Will Shape Market Premium
Analysts now see REA Group's fair value at A$151.14, down from A$164.17, reflecting updated assumptions for a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth expectations, a firmer profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple, following mixed recent commentary from both upgrading and downgrading research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research has presented a mixed picture for REA Group, with JPMorgan moving to a more constructive stance while other bearish analysts have trimmed expectations and taken a more cautious view on the stock.Narrative Update • Mar 04
REA: Share Buyback And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for REA Group from A$290.00 to A$253.00, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E multiples following mixed recent research views. Analyst Commentary Recent research on REA Group has been mixed, with an upgrade from JPMorgan and a downgrade from another major firm occurring in close succession.Narrative Update • Feb 18
REA: Mixed Broker Calls Will Set Stage For Future Rerating
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for REA Group from about A$243.58 to A$212.09, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations based on recent mixed broker research. Analyst Commentary Recent broker moves around REA Group highlight that views are mixed, even as the updated fair value estimate now sits at about A$212.09.Analysis Article • Feb 09
REA Group (ASX:REA) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$1.24
REA Group Limited's ( ASX:REA ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$1.24 per share on 18th of March. This will...Narrative Update • Feb 04
REA: Mixed Broker Views And CFO Transition Will Test Market Premium
Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for REA Group from A$168.40 to A$164.17, as updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E are incorporated following recent mixed research views from major brokers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on REA Group has been mixed, with at least one major broker, JPMorgan, taking a more constructive stance while other bearish analysts have become more cautious.Narrative Update • Jan 20
REA: Higher Discount Rate And Leadership Change Will Pressure Premium Valuation
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for REA Group from A$178.60 to A$168.40, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer Janelle Hopkins plans to retire from REA Group on 11 February 2026 to move into a non executive career after more than seven years as CFO and over 25 years in executive roles (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 06
REA: Outperformance Rating And New CFO Appointment Will Support Medium-Term Earnings
Analysts have reaffirmed their A$290 fair value estimate for REA Group, with only minor tweaks to growth, margins and discount rate assumptions. This view is supported by recent research that considers prior share price weakness and regulatory concerns to be overdone.Analysis Article • Dec 31
REA Group (ASX:REA) Might Become A Compounding Machine
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Narrative Update • Dec 23
REA: Outperformance Rating And CFO Transition Will Support Stronger Medium-Term Earnings
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for REA Group to A$290 from A$300, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and modestly lower long term revenue growth expectations. They nonetheless highlight resilient margins and reiterate a positive medium term earnings outlook supported by recent Outperform initiations and above consensus EPS forecasts.Narrative Update • Dec 09
REA: Recent Pullback Will Set Stage For EPS Outperformance-Driven Rebound
Analysts have nudged their price target for REA Group slightly higher to A$270.00, citing expectations for steadier long term growth, earnings forecasts that are modestly above consensus, and a belief that recent share price underperformance and regulatory concerns are overdone. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent pullback in REA Group shares has created a more attractive entry point relative to their growth outlook and earnings power.Analysis Article • Dec 02
REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
REA Group Limited's ( ASX:REA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 37.8x might make it look like a strong sell right...Narrative Update • Nov 25
REA: Recent Share Underperformance Will Set Stage For Recovery Momentum
The analyst price target for REA Group has decreased from approximately $251.95 to $243.58, as analysts cite tempered revenue growth expectations even as profit margins continue to show improvement. Analyst Commentary Recent street research highlights both optimistic and cautious views regarding REA Group's prospects, particularly as price targets and earnings expectations are scrutinized following recent market moves.Narrative Update • Nov 07
REA: Continued Upbeat Outlook Will Drive Long-Term Expansion Momentum
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for REA Group by approximately $4 to $251.95. This change reflects slightly higher discount rates and more moderate revenue growth assumptions, despite continued positive sentiment toward the company's outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Worth AU$216 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights REA Group's estimated fair value is AU$172 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity REA Group's AU$216...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Digital Transformation And Urban Demand Will Fuel Global Expansion
With both the discount rate and future P/E staying virtually flat, there has been no material change in REA Group’s consensus analyst price target, which remains at A$256.31. What's in the News REA Group announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 1.38 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
New Narrative • Dec 01
Expanding Markets And Strong Demand Propel Company Toward Dynamic Revenue Growth
Growth in residential and commercial yield, audience engagement, and premium products is boosting net margins and revenue potential.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: REA's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: REA's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| REA Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (REA) | 1.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (AU) | 2.8% |
| Market Top 25% (AU) | 6.3% |
| Industry Average (Interactive Media and Services) | 0.4% |
| Analyst forecast (REA) (up to 3 years) | 2.9% |
Notable Dividend: REA's dividend (1.89%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (2.75%).
High Dividend: REA's dividend (1.89%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Australian market (6.33%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (58.2%), REA's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (61.6%), REA's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/22 16:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
REA Group Limited is covered by 29 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Eric Choi | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Michael Ardrey | Bell Potter |
| Sriharsh Singh | BofA Global Research |