WAM Leaders raises AUD 313 million. WAM Leaders stock yields 7.52 percent

Published on 10/19/2026 at 01:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

September NTA reached 131.08 cents per share. WAM Leaders stock yields 7.52 percent on a 4.8-cent dividend due November 30, 2026.

Capital and income milestones

WAM Leaders reported AUD 313 million raised on September 3, 2026.
The September 2026 update showed NTA of 131.08 cents per share on October 7, 2026.
A fully franked dividend of 4.8 cents per share is scheduled for November 30, 2026.

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WAM Leaders (ISIN AU000000WLE6) reported a AUD 313 million capital raising on September 3, 2026, giving the listed investment company more funds for Australian large-cap investments, according to Independent Investment Research. A September investment update later showed NTA before tax of 131.08 cents per share as of September 2026, Veye reported on October 9, 2026.

Capital gives the portfolio room

The September 3 transaction combined a share purchase plan and placement. The share purchase plan contributed AUD 88 million from more than 4,700 shareholders, while the final issue price was AUD 1.294 per share, according to Independent Investment Research. The proceeds were intended for Australian large-cap opportunities, but the raising also increased the number of shares on issue.

What does the dividend mean?

Income remains a central part of the investment case. WAM Leaders paid 9.6 cents per share in dividends for fiscal year 2026, while the fully franked final dividend of 4.8 cents per share is scheduled for November 30, 2026, according to Veye. Veye put the fully franked dividend yield at 7.52 percent. The key counterweight is that future franked payments depend on profits reserves and franking credits.

Three dated milestones

On September 3, 2026, WAM Leaders reported AUD 313 million from its placement and share purchase plan. On October 7, 2026, its September investment update showed NTA before tax of 131.08 cents per share. On October 19, 2026, WAM Leaders stock was last at AUD 1.26 on the ASX at 10:11 a.m. AEDT.

Next income date

The next substantiated date is November 30, 2026, when the 4.8-cent fully franked final dividend is scheduled for payment.

Stock stays near its yearly low

The ASX quote of AUD 1.26 on October 19, 2026, stood above the AUD 1.25 52-week low and below the AUD 1.45 52-week high. Market capitalization was AUD 2.0 billion at the same market-data snapshot. WAM Leaders is a listed investment company that targets large-cap Australian companies and seeks fully franked dividends, capital growth and capital preservation.