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Computershare LimitedASX:CPU Stock Report

Market Cap AU$17.5b
Share Price
AU$30.18
AU$34.63
12.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-26.5%
7D-0.5%
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Computershare Limited

ASX:CPU Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$17.5b

Computershare (CPU) Stock Overview

Provides issuer, corporate trust, employee share plans and voucher, communication and utilities, technology and operations, and mortgage and property rental services. More details

CPU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends4/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Computershare
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceAU$30.18
52 Week HighAU$42.28
52 Week LowAU$26.73
Beta-0.069
1 Month Change6.31%
3 Month Change-7.73%
1 Year Change-26.53%
3 Year Change39.14%
5 Year Change113.89%
Change since IPO20,020.00%

Recent News & Updates

CPU: Higher EPS Guidance And Dividend Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have nudged their Computershare price target slightly lower to around A$34.63 from about A$35.40, reflecting updated views on discount rates, modest revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and future P/E levels. What's in the News Computershare declared an ordinary franked dividend of A$0.55 per share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with payment expected on 18 March 2026, record date on 18 February 2026, and ex date on 17 February 2026 (Key Developments).

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Higher EPS Guidance Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts now see Computershare's fair value at about A$35.40, just below the prior A$35.94 view. The shift is tied to updated assumptions on discount rate, modestly lower revenue growth, slightly softer profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple, alongside recent upgrades and a A$39.60 price target from broader Street research.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Dividend And EPS Guidance Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$35.94 per share. They link this change to refined assumptions on discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E, along with recent research upgrades and a new A$39.60 price target from the Street.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Computershare to about A$35.55 per share, a small adjustment that reflects updated discount rate and future P/E assumptions, along with recent Street research support, including the new A$39.60 price target from Citi. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has become more positive, with an upgraded rating and a formal A$39.60 price target helping anchor expectations around Computershare’s potential valuation range.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Raised FY26 Outlook Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$35.79 from A$35.97, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent Street research, including Citi's upgrade of the stock with an A$39.60 price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the recent upgrade to a Buy rating as support for a more constructive view on Computershare’s ability to execute against earnings expectations, even with more conservative assumptions now embedded in the fair value model.

Recent updates

CPU: Higher EPS Guidance And Dividend Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have nudged their Computershare price target slightly lower to around A$34.63 from about A$35.40, reflecting updated views on discount rates, modest revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and future P/E levels. What's in the News Computershare declared an ordinary franked dividend of A$0.55 per share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with payment expected on 18 March 2026, record date on 18 February 2026, and ex date on 17 February 2026 (Key Developments).

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Higher EPS Guidance Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts now see Computershare's fair value at about A$35.40, just below the prior A$35.94 view. The shift is tied to updated assumptions on discount rate, modestly lower revenue growth, slightly softer profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple, alongside recent upgrades and a A$39.60 price target from broader Street research.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Dividend And EPS Guidance Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$35.94 per share. They link this change to refined assumptions on discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E, along with recent research upgrades and a new A$39.60 price target from the Street.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Computershare to about A$35.55 per share, a small adjustment that reflects updated discount rate and future P/E assumptions, along with recent Street research support, including the new A$39.60 price target from Citi. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has become more positive, with an upgraded rating and a formal A$39.60 price target helping anchor expectations around Computershare’s potential valuation range.

CPU: Citi Upgrade And Raised FY26 Outlook Will Support Bullish Setup

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$35.79 from A$35.97, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent Street research, including Citi's upgrade of the stock with an A$39.60 price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the recent upgrade to a Buy rating as support for a more constructive view on Computershare’s ability to execute against earnings expectations, even with more conservative assumptions now embedded in the fair value model.

CPU: AGM Trends And New Buy Ratings Will Support Bullish FY26 Setup

Analysts have increased their A$ price targets on Computershare to around A$40, up from the mid A$30s, citing recent upgrades and confidence following the company’s Annual General Meeting update. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are pointing to the AGM update as confirmation that recent business trends are tracking in line with their expectations for early 2026, which they see as supportive for the current A$39.60 to A$40 price target range.

CPU: AGM Update And New Buy Ratings Will Support Balanced FY26 Outlook

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Computershare has shifted from about A$37.40 to about A$36.40. Analysts attribute the change to modest adjustments in fair value, discount rate and growth assumptions, along with recent upgrades to Buy from Citi and Goldman Sachs that were supported by the company’s AGM update.

CPU: FY26 Delivery Confidence And AGM Update Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$37.40 from A$37.26, citing the recent AGM update that supported their assumptions on discount rate, modest revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and contributed to an upgrade in the consensus view following a higher A$40 price target from recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Computershare has focused on how the AGM update lines up with existing expectations on revenue growth, margins and the P/E that analysts are using in their models.

Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 36% Above Its Share Price

Jan 05
Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 36% Above Its Share Price

CPU Outlook Will Weigh FY26 Delivery Confidence Against Modest FX And Rate Headwinds

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Computershare slightly lower, trimming fair value by about A$0.26 to roughly A$37.26, as modestly higher discount rate assumptions offset confidence in management's FY26 guidance and recent broker upgrades. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned incrementally more constructive on Computershare, with several recent rating upgrades highlighting a better balance of risk and reward into FY26, even as some targets edge lower on FX and discount rate adjustments.

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Shares

Dec 20
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Shares

CPU Outlook Will Balance FY26 Guidance Delivery Against Persistent FX Headwinds

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Computershare slightly higher, with upward revisions to A$40.00 and A$36.50 helping support a modest increase in the implied valuation as confidence grows that the company can deliver on its FY26 guidance despite minor FX headwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent rating and target price changes reflect a more constructive stance on Computershare, with multiple upgrades signaling growing conviction that FY26 earnings guidance is attainable and already partially embedded in valuation.

CPU: Outlook Will Weigh Management Guidance Progress Against Ongoing Currency Headwinds

Analysts have marginally lowered their fair value estimate for Computershare to A$38.25 from A$38.28, citing mixed signals in revenue growth and profit margin. They remain encouraged by recent management updates and upgraded outlooks.

CPU: Earnings Outlook Will Balance Revenue Confidence And Currency Risks

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Computershare, increasing the price target from A$38.21 to A$38.28. This adjustment is based on improved revenue growth indicators and confidence in management's future guidance, despite minor changes to the discount rate and profit margin assumptions.

Upcoming Technology Implementation And Margin Improvement Will Drive Stronger Fiscal 2026 Results

Analysts have lowered their average price target for Computershare from A$38.24 to A$38.21, citing factors including slightly reduced revenue growth expectations and modestly improved profit margin outlooks. They maintain a view that fiscal 2026 earnings guidance appears achievable.

Here's Why We Think Computershare (ASX:CPU) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 16
Here's Why We Think Computershare (ASX:CPU) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Investments In Digitization And AI In Issuer Services Will Improve Future Operational Efficiencies

Analysts have marginally lowered their average price target for Computershare, with updated estimates moving from approximately A$38.67 to A$38.24. This reflects cautious optimism about the company’s financial outlook given current revenue indicators and manageable currency impacts.

Why The 21% Return On Capital At Computershare (ASX:CPU) Should Have Your Attention

Oct 03
Why The 21% Return On Capital At Computershare (ASX:CPU) Should Have Your Attention

Investments In Digitization And AI In Issuer Services Will Improve Future Operational Efficiencies

Despite a slight decline in consensus revenue growth forecasts, steady valuation metrics have resulted in the Analyst Price Target for Computershare edging up marginally from A$38.24 to A$38.67. What's in the News Computershare Limited announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) P/E Ratio

Sep 19
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) P/E Ratio

Investments In Digitization And AI In Issuer Services Will Improve Future Operational Efficiencies

The significant increase in Computershare’s future P/E ratio suggests expectations of lower earnings growth or a higher valuation premium, while minimal changes in the price target and discount rate indicate stable analyst sentiment overall, resulting in the consensus price target edging down marginally from A$38.80 to A$38.24. What's in the News Announced ordinary dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Is Computershare (ASX:CPU) Using Too Much Debt?

Sep 06
Is Computershare (ASX:CPU) Using Too Much Debt?

Investments In Digitization And AI In Issuer Services Will Improve Future Operational Efficiencies

The minor upward revision in Computershare's analyst price target to A$38.95 reflects increased forecasts for both future earnings multiples and revenue growth. What's in the News Computershare announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Computershare's (ASX:CPU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Aug 14
Computershare's (ASX:CPU) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU)

Aug 10
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU)

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Computershare (ASX:CPU) Presents An Opportunity

Jun 29
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Computershare (ASX:CPU) Presents An Opportunity

Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

May 24
Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU)

Apr 30
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU)
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Investments In Digitization And AI In Issuer Services Will Improve Future Operational Efficiencies

Focus on core businesses and digital investments in Issuer Services may enhance operational efficiencies, boosting earnings and net margins.

Shareholder Returns

CPUAU Professional ServicesAU Market
7D-0.5%-2.6%-1.7%
1Y-26.5%-11.7%6.8%

Return vs Industry: CPU underperformed the Australian Professional Services industry which returned -11.7% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CPU underperformed the Australian Market which returned 6.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CPU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CPU volatility
CPU Average Weekly Movement3.9%
Professional Services Industry Average Movement7.4%
Market Average Movement10.7%
10% most volatile stocks in AU Market17.7%
10% least volatile stocks in AU Market4.6%

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

Volatility Over Time: CPU's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
197812,891Stuart Irvingwww.computershare.com

Computershare Limited provides issuer, corporate trust, employee share plans and voucher, communication and utilities, technology and operations, and mortgage and property rental services. It offers issuer services, including register maintenance, corporate actions, stakeholder relationship management, corporate governance, and related services; corporate trust comprises trust and agency services; mortgage and property rental services, including tenancy bond protection services; and employee share plans and voucher services comprising administration and related services for employee share and option plans, and childcare voucher administration services. The company also provides communication services and utilities operations consisting of document composition and printing, intelligent mailing, inbound process automation, scanning, and electronic delivery.

Computershare Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Computershare's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CPU fundamental statistics
Market capAU$17.46b
Earnings (TTM)AU$835.09m
Revenue (TTM)AU$4.46b
20.9x
P/E Ratio
3.9x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CPU income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.19b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.29b
Gross ProfitUS$896.10m
Other ExpensesUS$298.46m
EarningsUS$597.64m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)1.03
Gross Margin28.11%
Net Profit Margin18.74%
Debt/Equity Ratio77.2%

How did CPU perform over the long term?

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Dividends

3.5%
Current Dividend Yield
68%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 20:02
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

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.

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

Computershare Limited is covered by 24 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Benjamin BrayshawBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Andrew AdamsBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Lafitani SotiriouBell Potter