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The latest update is out from Woolworths Group Ltd ( (AU:WOW) ).
Woolworths Group reported half-year group sales of $37.1 billion, up 3.4%, with EBIT before significant items rising 14.4% as all segments delivered sales and earnings growth, supported by cost reductions and strong e-commerce expansion. The company lifted NPAT before significant items by 16.4% and increased its fully franked interim dividend by 15.4%, but after significant items—mainly a large remediation provision following a Federal Court ruling—NPAT fell 49.4%, highlighting both operational momentum and the financial impact of legacy issues while management focuses on value, fresh food, convenience and rebuilding customer trust in a highly competitive market.
Australian Food delivered stronger Q2 trading, with 3.6% sales growth for the half, expanding EBIT margins and robust contributions from e-commerce, media, rewards and services, while New Zealand Food, Australian B2B and W Living (including BIG W and Petstock) also improved profitability. With customer metrics improving and market share stabilising, Woolworths has achieved a $400 million run-rate in cost savings and signals continued emphasis on value, productivity and strategic execution to sustain growth and support shareholders despite the drag from significant one-off remediation charges.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WOW) stock is a Hold with a A$31.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Woolworths Group Ltd stock, see the AU:WOW Stock Forecast page.
More about Woolworths Group Ltd
Woolworths Group Limited is a major Australian retail group focused on supermarket food retailing, e-commerce and related services, with operations spanning Australian Food, New Zealand Food, B2B, and discount department store chain BIG W. The company targets value-conscious consumers and businesses, with a growing emphasis on online sales, on-demand convenience, and productivity-driven cost savings across its network.
Average Trading Volume: 2,406,803
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: A$38.85B
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