Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports record profit as shares surge on market share gains
The lender posted a record A$5.45 billion cash profit driven by growth in home and business lending. Shares jumped over 8% as the bank beat analyst estimates.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a record first-half cash net profit after tax of A$5.45 billion on February 11, 2026, a result that has significantly reinforced CBA's scale advantage within the major-bank cohort of Australia 
AU. The record profit was primarily driven by market share gains in home loans, business loans and deposits. Following the announcement, the bank’s shares surged, marking its largest intraday share gain since March 2020, while the board also declared a higher interim dividend for its shareholders.
AU. The record profit was primarily driven by market share gains in home loans, business loans and deposits. Following the announcement, the bank’s shares surged, marking its largest intraday share gain since March 2020, while the board also declared a higher interim dividend for its shareholders.
