Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank of Australia provides a range of banking, financial, insurance, and investment services to retail, business, and institutional clients in Australia and internationally.
Business. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) is a bank headquartered in Australia that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.
Analyst recommendations
14 analysts · consensus SellAt a glance
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- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be asserted based on the available data. The company currently maintains a presence within one index and is tracked by seven analysts. Ownership structure data indicates the presence of one top holder, though specific identity details are not provided in the current dataset. Market activity surrounding the ticker has been sparse over the recent 30-day period. Dispatch counts were zero for the majority of days between late June and mid-July 2026, with isolated instances of single or double dispatches recorded on June 29, June 30, July 7, July 9, and July 16. Sentiment data for these dispatches is not available. Broader context is provided by the "australian-markets-and-ai" saga, which carries an intensity score of 2.1844. However, this thematic narrative has generated zero posts directly related to CBA.AX, suggesting limited immediate intersection between the bank and this specific market theme in the current reporting window.
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Synthesis
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) is a bank headquartered in Australia that operates within the Banking & Investment Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking operations. It is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a market capitalization of AUD 275.58 billion, with a market price of AUD 164.81 per share. The company has 1.67 billion shares outstanding, with no dilution observed between basic and diluted shares. The liquidity risk could not be assessed due to missing balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents.
The bank's profitability and returns are not yet benchmarked against industry-specific metrics, as the industry configuration for Banks has not been provided. However, the valuation snapshot indicates a strong market position, with a high market cap and a stable share count. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of AUD 127.19 and a median price target of AUD 129.50, suggesting a bearish outlook relative to the current market price.
The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in Australia, with no disclosed breakdown of geographic exposure or segment performance. This lack of transparency limits the ability to assess geographic or product diversification.
The growth trajectory for Commonwealth Bank of Australia is not clearly defined in the available data. No revenue history or outlook for the current or next fiscal year is provided, making it difficult to assess the company's growth potential.
The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or capital raising. However, the liquidity risk remains unassessed due to missing balance-sheet data. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are available to provide additional context on the company's risk profile.
No recent events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or press releases, are available in the provided data to inform the company's current strategic direction or operational performance.
This is the first analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific shifts in operational metrics, financial performance, or strategic direction can be asserted based on the available data. The company currently maintains a presence within one index and is tracked by seven analysts. Ownership structure data indicates the presence of one top holder, though specific identity details are not provided in the current dataset. Market activity surrounding the ticker has been sparse over the recent 30-day period. Dispatch counts were zero for the majority of days between late June and mid-July 2026, with isolated instances of single or double dispatches recorded on June 29, June 30, July 7, July 9, and July 16. Sentiment data for these dispatches is not available. Broader context is provided by the "australian-markets-and-ai" saga, which carries an intensity score of 2.1844. However, this thematic narrative has generated zero posts directly related to CBA.AX, suggesting limited immediate intersection between the bank and this specific market theme in the current reporting window.
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a market capitalization of AUD 275.58 billion, with a stable share count of 1.67 billion shares outstanding.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of AUD 127.19 and a median price target of AUD 129.50, indicating a bearish outlook relative to the current market price.
- The company's liquidity risk could not be assessed due to missing balance-sheet data and no going-concern language in source documents.
- No revenue history or outlook is provided, limiting the ability to assess the company's growth trajectory.
- The risk assessment indicates a low dilution risk, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or capital raising.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedRevenue grew 5.3% year-over-year to AUD 24.0 billion in FY2025, demonstrating strong top-line expansion.
Net income increased 7.7% year-over-year to AUD 10.1 billion in FY2025, indicating improved profitability.
Total assets expanded 8.0% year-over-year to AUD 1.35 trillion, reflecting significant balance sheet growth.
Equity grew 7.8% year-over-year to AUD 78.8 billion, supporting capital adequacy and financial stability.
Revenue demonstrated a robust 6.3% compound annual growth rate over the last four fiscal years.
Long-term debt surged to AUD 261.7 billion in FY2025, significantly increasing leverage and interest obligations.
Net income recorded a negative 0.2% compound annual growth rate over the last four fiscal years.
The lowest analyst price target is AUD 90.00, suggesting severe downside risk in bearish scenarios.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue A$24.02B, +5,2% YoY; Net income +7,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$24.02B, +5,2% YoY
- ▍Net income +7,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −4,6% YoY
- ▍Net margin 42.1%
Revenue A$22.82B, −1,0% YoY; Net income −6,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$22.82B, −1,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −6,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −21,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 41.2%
Revenue A$23.06B, +18,4% YoY; Net income −6,5% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$23.06B, +18,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −6,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −29,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin 43.4%
Revenue A$19.47B, +3,4% YoY; Net income +5,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue A$19.47B, +3,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +5,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −32,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 54.9%
Revenue A$18.84B; Net margin 54.0%.
- ▍Revenue A$18.84B
- ▍Net margin 54.0%
Valuation FY
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 6,52 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 29,9B AUD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 16,2B AUD |
Options
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consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
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Corporate actions / M&A
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Physical assets
1 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Pipeline | Gas pipeline | Gas | New Zealand | Parent |
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- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M