Australia's Bank of Queensland rises on upbeat full-year results

Bank of Queensland

15/10/2026 01:43

** Shares of Bank of Queensland BOQ.AX rise as much as 4.8% to A$6.8, their biggest intraday pct gain since April 7
** Stock hits its highest level since April 22
** Regional lender reports FY26 statutory net profit of A$250 million, up 88% from FY25
** The bank's commercial lending grew 16% during the year, while net interest margin improved 6 basis points to 1.7%
** BOQ declared a fully franked final dividend of 20 Australian cents per share
** Stock up 5% YTD, including the sessions's moves

 (Reporting by Paridhi Minda in Bengaluru)
 ((Paridhi.minda@thomsonreuters.com))