Corporate Update – Cochlear Ltd. (COH.AX)
Cochlear Ltd. (ticker COH.AX) closed the trading session on Friday, 23 October 2026, at AUD 146.81, reflecting a decline of 0.62 % from the previous close. The share price during the 24‑hour period ending 02:11 PM Central Europe was down by 0.62 %.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Current share price | AUD 146.81 |
| Market capitalisation | AUD 9.3 bn |
| Total shares outstanding | 65.4 mn |
| Volume traded in last 24 h | AUD 35.8 mn |
| Simple moving average (200 days) | AUD 150.28 |
| 52‑week high | AUD 296.5 (29 Oct 2025) |
| 52‑week low | AUD 88.74 (30 Apr 2026) |
Since the end of the previous month, Cochlear’s share price has fallen 0.07 %.
Recent Corporate Disclosure
On 22 October 2026, Cochlear Ltd. filed a statutory notice under the Corporations Act indicating that Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited and its related entities no longer held a substantial interest in the company’s voting securities. The filing detailed changes in shareholdings during the preceding month, including acquisitions and disposals of ordinary shares by Pinnacle entities. The notice also enumerated associated entities and their addresses, confirming Pinnacle’s ongoing oversight of multiple investment management entities. No further action was required at the time of filing, and Cochlear confirmed compliance with statutory disclosure obligations.
Peer Performance (Last 24 h)
| Company | Ticker | 24‑hr change | Current price | Market cap | P/E ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece | REH.AX | +0.65 % | AUD 17.42 | AUD 10.5 bn | 34.4 |
| APA | APA.AX | –0.78 % | AUD 11.52 | AUD 10.4 bn | 73.77 |
| Bluescope Steel | BSL.AX | –1.44 % | AUD 32.36 | AUD 9.7 bn | 18.12 |
| Medibank Private | MPL.AX | +2.07 % | AUD 4.99 | AUD 9 bn | 20.83 |
| Lottery /The | TLC.AX | +0.19 % | AUD 5.40 | AUD 8 bn | 41.77 |
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Company Overview
Cochlear Ltd. is a healthcare equipment and supplies company focused on the research, development, and marketing of cochlear implant systems for individuals with hearing impairments. Its product portfolio includes the Nucleus and Baha implant systems, which are distributed both domestically and internationally.