Evolution's dividend bonanza & breaking down the CBA & AGL results

Watch Plato Investment Management's latest February Reporting Season Update
Peter Gardner

Plato Investment Management

Plato Investment Management's reporting season updates have returned for 2026, where we deliver sharp, dividend-focused analysis on the results that matter most to income investors.

In this episode:

  • Breaking down today's Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) result and its huge first-half profit
  • AGL Energy's (ASX: AGL) dividend beats expectations
  • Evolution Mining's (ASX: EVN) dividend bonanza 


Since inception (9 September 2011) the Plato Australian Shares Income Fund has outperformed the ASX200 by 0.6% p.a. and delivered a 9.4% yield (after fees, as at 31 December 2025)*

Click here to learn more about Plato's retirement income solutions. 

*Income includes franking credits. Benchmark is the S&P/ASX 200 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt). Fund returns are after applicable fees, costs and taxes. All p.a. returns are annualised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

........
The information contained in this article is for information purposes only. Plato Investment Management Limited ABN 77 120 730 136 (‘Plato’) AFSL 504616.   Any opinions or forecasts reflect the judgment and assumptions of Plato and its representatives on the basis of information at the date of publication and may later change without notice. Any projections contained in this article are estimates only and may not be realised in the future.  The information is not intended as a securities recommendation or statement of opinion intended to influence a person or persons in making a decision in relation to investment. This article is for general information only. It has been prepared without taking account of any person’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Any persons relying on this information should obtain professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances, needs and investment objectives.

3 stocks mentioned

Peter Gardner
Senior Portfolio Manager
Plato Investment Management

Peter is a Senior Portfolio Manager and manages the Plato Australian Shares Income Fund. He is a founder of Plato and has 15 years investment experience. Peter received 1st Class Honours and a PhD from UNSW.

I would like to

Only to be used for sending genuine email enquiries to the Contributor. Livewire Markets Pty Ltd reserves its right to take any legal or other appropriate action in relation to misuse of this service.

Personal Information Collection Statement
Your personal information will be passed to the Contributor and/or its authorised service provider to assist the Contributor to contact you about your investment enquiry. They are required not to use your information for any other purpose. Our privacy policy explains how we store personal information and how you may access, correct or complain about the handling of personal information.

Comments

Sign In or Join Free to comment
The 10th annual Livewire Live 2026

One room. One day. The minds that move markets.

22 September 2026 Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

Register Now