Westpac Issues New Shares on Conversion of Unquoted Securities

Westpac Banking ( (AU:WBC) ) has shared an announcement.

Westpac Banking Corporation has notified the market of the issuance of 65,427 ordinary fully paid shares following the exercise or conversion of previously unquoted options or other convertible securities. The new shares, issued on 23 February 2026, represent a minor increase in Westpac’s equity base, reflecting ongoing use of equity-linked instruments while having limited impact on overall capital structure or existing shareholders’ positions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WBC) stock is a Hold with a A$44.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Westpac Banking stock, see the AU:WBC Stock Forecast page.

More about Westpac Banking

Westpac Banking Corporation is a major Australian financial services institution operating primarily in banking and related services. Listed on the ASX under the code WBC, it issues ordinary fully paid shares and other securities as part of its capital management and employee or investor incentive structures.

Average Trading Volume: 3,865,093

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$145.7B

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