Aviva stock reports 24 percent operating profit growth in half year

Aviva stock was trading at GBp 700.60 on the London Stock Exchange on September 28, 2026, up 0.20 percent from the previous close. The immediate fundamental anchor is first-half 2026 operating profit of GBP 1.33 billion, an increase of 24 percent from the prior-year period, according to Interactive Investor on September 11, 2026.

Profit growth supports valuation

The six months ended June 30, 2026, also brought operating earnings growth of 10 percent to 31.8 pence per share and a 7 percent increase in the interim dividend to 14.0 pence, the same Interactive Investor report states. General Insurance premiums rose 29 percent to GBP 8.09 billion, while wealth net flows increased 32 percent to GBP 7.6 billion.

Aviva's own investor information describes the first half as a period of 24 percent operating-profit growth, double-digit operating-earnings-per-share growth and IFRS return on equity above 20 percent, according to Aviva. The combination gives the stock a specific earnings benchmark as investors assess the integration of Direct Line and the performance of the group's insurance, wealth and retirement businesses.

Analyst target sits above price

Royal Bank of Canada maintained an outperform rating and a GBp 780 price target after a September 7, 2026, briefing, according to Proactive Investors. The target is 11.33 percent above the September 28 price, while the broader analyst average of GBp 739.75 is 5.59 percent higher, according to MarketBeat on September 7, 2026.

Stock remains below yearly high

Aviva's market capitalization stood at GBP 20.9 billion on September 24, 2026. The September 28 session showed a high of GBp 702.60, a low of GBp 700.60 and volume of 124,406 shares, while the 52-week range was GBp 590.60 to GBp 740.60.

The next scheduled company checkpoint is the Q3 2026 trading update on November 13, 2026, while the GBP 14.0 million? interim dividend payment is scheduled for October 15, 2026, according to Aviva. The dividend is stated per share at GBp 14.0, not as GBP 14.0 million.

Aviva stock at GBp 700.60

Aviva stock was last at GBp 700.60 on the London Stock Exchange at 8:17 a.m. London time on September 28, 2026, up 0.20 percent on the session.