Soul Patts net asset value jumps 31% in FY26

• Washington H. Soul Pattinson increased its post-tax net asset value by 31.4% for the full year ended July 31.
• The company lifted its final fully franked dividend by 6.8% following an 11.5% rise in cash flows.
• Portfolio expansion was supported by the Brickworks merger and $12.7 billion in overall transaction activity.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) or Soul Patts boosted its post-tax net asset value by 31.4% to $14.5 billion for the 2026 financial year.

The $3.5 billion net asset value increase compared with a post-tax value of $11 billion was recorded in the previous financial year.

“One year on from the Brickworks merger, we have a cleaner capital structure, stronger balance sheet and greater firepower to act on the right opportunities,” said Washington H. Soul Pattinson Managing Director and CEO Todd Barlow.

The group generated $572 million in net cash flow from investments, up from $512 million in the prior period, while holding A$2.7 billion in net cash and liquid investments.

Following the announcement, the Washington H. Soul Pattinson share price was unchanged at $45.51.

The company stated that the transaction activity is expected to provide flexibility to act on new investment opportunities across credit and private markets.