Argo Investments Limited (ASX: ARG) Share Price and News
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Market Cap
$6.59 billion
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Dividend Yield
4.12%
Shares Outstanding
758.79 million
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Dividend per share
N/A
Year To Date Return
0.90%
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100%
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Argo Investments Limited (ASX: ARG)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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According to Argo, it maintains a conservative investment style. It is owned by its shareholders and operated carefully for the benefit of all shareholders.
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Yes, ARG has paid shareholders dividends every year since being established more than 75 years ago. Argo generates revenue primarily from dividends and distributions received from the companies within its portfolio. The majority of that income is paid out to shareholders as fully franked dividends.
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Historically, Argo pays a fully franked interim dividend in February each year, and a final dividend in August.
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Argo Investments was established in 1946 and first listed on the ASX in 1963.
Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | $0.1850 | 100.00% | Interim | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 08 Aug 2025 | $0.2000 | 100.00% | Final | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 07 Feb 2025 | $0.1700 | 100.00% | Interim | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | $0.1800 | 100.00% | Final | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | $0.1650 | 100.00% | Interim | 08 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | $0.1800 | 100.00% | Final | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | $0.1650 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 26 Aug 2022 | $0.1700 | 100.00% | Final | 16 Sep 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Interim | 11 Mar 2022 |
| 27 Aug 2021 | $0.1400 | 100.00% | Final | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 19 Feb 2021 | $0.1400 | 100.00% | Interim | 12 Mar 2021 |
| 28 Aug 2020 | $0.1400 | 100.00% | Final | 18 Sep 2020 |
| 14 Feb 2020 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Interim | 06 Mar 2020 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | $0.1700 | 100.00% | Final | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Interim | 08 Mar 2019 |
| 24 Aug 2018 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Final | 14 Sep 2018 |
| 16 Feb 2018 | $0.1550 | 100.00% | Interim | 09 Mar 2018 |
| 25 Aug 2017 | $0.0000 | 100.00% | Final | 15 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 Mar 2017 |
| 23 Aug 2016 | $0.1550 | 100.00% | Final | 09 Sep 2016 |
| 11 Feb 2016 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Interim | 04 Mar 2016 |
| 15 Aug 2013 | $0.1350 | 100.00% | Final | 04 Sep 2013 |
| 11 Feb 2013 | $0.1300 | 100.00% | Interim | 04 Mar 2013 |
| 14 Aug 2012 | $0.1300 | 100.00% | Final | 05 Sep 2012 |
| 14 Feb 2012 | $0.1300 | 100.00% | Interim | 07 Mar 2012 |
| 12 Feb 2009 | $0.1400 | 100.00% | Interim | 04 Mar 2009 |
| 14 Aug 2008 | $0.1600 | 100.00% | Final | 05 Sep 2008 |
| 14 Aug 2007 | $0.1500 | 100.00% | Final | 05 Sep 2007 |
| 12 Feb 2007 | $0.1200 | 100.00% | Interim | 09 Mar 2007 |
| 17 Aug 2006 | $0.1300 | 100.00% | Final | 08 Sep 2006 |
| 20 Feb 2006 | $0.1100 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 Mar 2006 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | $0.0100 | 100.00% | Special | 08 Sep 2005 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | $0.1000 | 100.00% | Final | 08 Sep 2005 |
| 23 Feb 2004 | $0.0050 | 100.00% | Special Cash | 12 Mar 2004 |
| 23 Feb 2004 | $0.0800 | 100.00% | Interim | 12 Mar 2004 |
ARG ASX Announcements
An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.
| Date | Announcement | Price Sensitive? | Time | No. of Pages | File Size |
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About Argo Investments Limited
Founded in 1946, Argo Investments Limited (ASX: ARG) is a listed investment company (LIC) headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia. The company has a diversified portfolio of more than 90 ASX-listed companies.
As of October 2022, Argo has a market capitalisation of $6.7 billion, placing it within the S&P/ASX 100 Index (ASX: XTO). It invests around $7 billion on behalf of more than 96,000 shareholders.
The LIC aims to provide shareholders with long-term growth as well as reliable dividend income.
The LIC also manages Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: ALI), which provides investors with the opportunity to invest in listed securities within the global infrastructure sector. Some of the fund’s holdings include international airports, roads, utilities, and satellites.
ARG Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
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| 20 Mar 2026 | $8.68 | $-0.08 | -0.91% | 287,946 | $8.75 | $8.79 | $8.68 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | $8.76 | $-0.08 | -0.90% | 284,138 | $8.81 | $8.81 | $8.75 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | $8.84 | $-0.07 | -0.79% | 288,137 | $8.91 | $8.95 | $8.82 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | $8.91 | $0.02 | 0.22% | 265,787 | $8.89 | $8.95 | $8.85 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | $8.89 | $-0.10 | -1.11% | 354,313 | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.88 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | $8.99 | $-0.04 | -0.44% | 382,308 | $8.97 | $9.05 | $8.95 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | $9.03 | $0.01 | 0.11% | 432,687 | $9.03 | $9.03 | $8.94 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | $9.02 | $0.15 | 1.69% | 430,770 | $8.90 | $9.07 | $8.88 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | $8.87 | $0.04 | 0.45% | 637,011 | $8.87 | $8.96 | $8.84 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | $8.83 | $-0.09 | -1.01% | 573,512 | $8.86 | $8.86 | $8.75 |
| 06 Mar 2026 | $8.92 | $-0.05 | -0.56% | 385,358 | $8.90 | $8.94 | $8.87 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | $8.97 | $0.05 | 0.56% | 447,105 | $8.96 | $9.00 | $8.90 |
| 04 Mar 2026 | $8.92 | $-0.08 | -0.89% | 525,004 | $8.96 | $8.96 | $8.86 |
| 03 Mar 2026 | $9.00 | $-0.05 | -0.55% | 400,325 | $9.07 | $9.08 | $8.97 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | $9.05 | $-0.11 | -1.20% | 505,701 | $9.10 | $9.14 | $9.01 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | $9.16 | $0.03 | 0.33% | 366,541 | $9.10 | $9.16 | $9.08 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | $9.13 | $0.07 | 0.77% | 272,169 | $9.06 | $9.13 | $9.05 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | $9.06 | $0.08 | 0.89% | 256,615 | $8.98 | $9.06 | $8.96 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | $8.98 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 370,040 | $9.00 | $9.03 | $8.96 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | $8.98 | $-0.08 | -0.88% | 532,086 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $8.95 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | $9.06 | $-0.05 | -0.55% | 257,309 | $9.07 | $9.10 | $9.00 |
Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Director | Type | Amount | Value | Notes |
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| 10 Oct 2025 | Jason Beddow | Buy | 13,950 | $129,595 |
Conversion of securities. As per announcement as no details of rights mentioned
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| 12 Sep 2025 | Melissa Holzberger | Issued | 118 | $1,111 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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| 12 Sep 2025 | Christopher (Chris) Cuffe | Issued | 331 | $3,118 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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| 12 Sep 2025 | Lianne Buck | Issued | 340 | $3,202 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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| 08 Sep 2025 | Jason Beddow | Buy | 18,651 | $175,878 |
Conversion of securities. As per announcement, There is no transaction reported for conversion of rights
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| 27 Jun 2025 | Lianne Buck | Buy | 5,000 | $45,450 |
On-market trade.
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| 21 Mar 2025 | Christopher (Chris) Cuffe | Issued | 291 | $2,601 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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| 21 Mar 2025 | Lianne Buck | Issued | 205 | $1,832 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
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Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
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| Mr Peter Hastings Warne | Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman | Nov 2022 |
Mr Warne is an experienced company director with knowledge of the financial services and investment banking sectors. He is former chair of Macquarie Group. He is the member of the Risk committee.
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| Mr Jason Beddow | Managing Director | Mar 2010 |
Mr Beddow started his career in Mining engineering before moving into the investment industry, working in broking, research and funds management.
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| Ms Elizabeth Anne Lewin | Non-Executive Director | Jul 2018 |
Ms Lewin has background in the financial service sector, including wealth management, investment banking and superannuation in Australia and UK.
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| Mr Symon John Parish | Non-Executive Director | Oct 2025 |
Mr Parish has experience in the funds management industry having worked for Russell Investment Management for over 30 years, including 23 years as an executive Director. He held a variety of asset consulting and funds management roles in the firms Sydney, Auckland and London offices, including Chief Investment Officer Australasia, Head of Multi-Asset Asia Pacific and Chief Investment Officer Asia Pacific.
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| Ms Melissa Kate Holzberger | Non-Executive Director | Oct 2023 |
Ms Holzaberger is an experienced director and lawyer, serving on ASX listed, government and not-for-profit boards, particularly in the resource and energy sectors.
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| Ms Lianne Margaret Buck | Non-Executive Director | Jul 2022 |
Ms Buck has Australian and international experience in global investments markets as a Non-executive director and executive. She is the chairperson of Risk committee.
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| Mr Timothy (Tim) Campbell Agar Binks | Company SecretaryChief Operating Officer | Jul 2015 |
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| Stephen Mortimer | Chief Financial Officer |
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| Timothy (Tim) Campbell Agar Binks | Company SecretaryChief Operating Officer |
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 30,424,800 | 4.00% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services a/c) | 7,127,998 | 0.94% |
| RCY Pty. Limited | 6,166,887 | 0.81% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty. Limited | 6,063,670 | 0.80% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd (DRP a/c) | 5,422,472 | 0.71% |
| JIT Pty. Limited | 4,950,972 | 0.65% |
| Portman Trading Pty. Limited | 4,784,247 | 0.63% |
| IOOF Investment Services Limited (IPS Superfund a/c) | 4,146,430 | 0.54% |
| IOOF Investments Services Limited (IOOF IDPS a/c) | 3,479,270 | 0.46% |
| TRIGT Pty. Limited | 2,852,478 | 0.37% |
| McLennan Australia Corporation Pty. Ltd | 2,329,043 | 0.31% |
| Moorgate Investments Pty Ltd | 2,258,666 | 0.30% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited (Super Services A/C) | 1,906,209 | 0.25% |
| Donald Cant Pty. Ltd. | 1,902,451 | 0.25% |
| Salur Holdings Pty. Limited | 1,429,747 | 0.19% |
| Poplar Pty. Ltd. | 1,285,942 | 0.17% |
| Mutual Trust Pty. Ltd | 1,265,654 | 0.17% |
| Jacaranda Pastoral Pty; Ltd | 1,146,614 | 0.15% |
| Ling Nominees Pty.Ltd. (Ling Family a/c) | 1,056,195 | 0.14% |
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (Euroclear Bank Sa Nv A/C) | 1,052,000 | 0.14% |