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The latest announcement is out from Coles Group ( (AU:COL) ).
Coles Group Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 1,004,921 new fully paid ordinary shares, issued on 30 March 2026 under a dividend or distribution plan. The additional securities modestly increase the company’s share count and reflect the ongoing use of equity-based shareholder distribution mechanisms, which can slightly dilute existing holdings while supporting capital management flexibility.
The move signals Coles’ continued reliance on structured dividend or distribution plans as part of its broader capital management strategy. For investors, the issuance underscores the importance of monitoring incremental share increases and their effect on earnings per share and ownership percentages over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:COL) stock is a Buy with a A$23.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coles Group stock, see the AU:COL Stock Forecast page.
More about Coles Group
Coles Group Limited is a major Australian supermarket and retail group listed on the ASX under the ticker COL. The company operates a nationwide network of grocery stores and related retail services, targeting mass‑market consumers across Australia’s food and household goods segments.
Average Trading Volume: 3,172,863
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: A$29.47B
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