Judo Capital loan book grows 7% in December 2025 half

Australian business lender Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) has reported a 7% increase in its loan book over the December 2025 half, keeping the company on track to meet its full-year guidance.

The ASX-listed lender announced an unaudited closing balance of gross loans and advances of approximately $13.4 billion, up from $12.5 billion at the end of its last fiscal year on June 30, 2025.

CEO Chris Bayliss said the growth positions Judo to achieve its full-year target for gross loans and advances of $14.2 billion to $14.7 billion, while also remaining on course to meet pre-tax profit guidance of $180 million to $190 million.

"Judo will demonstrate significant operating leverage in FY26," Bayliss added.

At the time of reporting, Judo Capital’s share price was $1.80.