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Woolworths Group Ltd (WOLWF)
OTHER OTC:WOLWF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 26, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.43Last Year’s EPS
0.37Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial half when excluding one-off remediation charges: solid sales growth, strong EBIT and EPS progression before significant items, meaningful eCommerce and complementary business momentum, delivery of $400m cost savings, and a range of sustainability and AI adoption milestones. Key challenges were a large one-off remediation charge that sharply reduced reported NPAT, ongoing supply chain transition costs with multi‑year ramp-up, margin pressures in some categories and heightened competitive intensity in eCommerce. On balance the fundamental trading improvement, cost delivery and strategic progress outweigh the one‑off and transitional headwinds.Company Guidance
Group revenue growth
Group sales increased 3.4% to $37.1 billion for H1 FY26, with all trading segments reporting sales growth.
Strong EBIT and EPS (before significant items)
Group EBIT before significant items rose 14.4% to $1.7 billion and group NPAT before significant items increased 16.4% to $859 million; basic EPS before significant items was $0.704, up 16.4%.
eCommerce momentum and profitability
Group eCommerce sales grew 14.6%; WooliesX sales +14.2% and eCommerce profitability improved with a 93% increase in eComX directly attributable profit and strong operational productivity (picking and last-mile optimization).
Cost savings and CODB reductions
Delivered the $400 million run-rate cost savings target by December; CODB as a percentage of sales declined by 24 basis points in the half, helping to fund customer value initiatives.
Complementary businesses driving earnings
Complementary businesses and services contributed around one-third of the group's EBIT growth in H1. Petstock sales +13.1% and EBIT +49.6% (comparable sales +5.8%, eCom +24%). PFD and Rewards & Services also delivered double-digit underlying EBIT growth.
BIG W and New Zealand improvement
BIG W GTV (including BIG W Market) increased 5.8%, BIG W EBITDA +12% and EBIT up 122% (benefitting from better mix and stock management). New Zealand Food EBIT increased 22.4% with eCommerce +13.9% in NZD.
Cash flow, capex and capital management
Operating cash flow before interest and tax was $3.2 billion (+4.5%). Operating CapEx H1 of $913 million; full-year operating CapEx expected to be ~ $2.0 billion. Net debt/EBITDA ~2.7x, modestly lower than FY25.
Dividend and shareholder returns
Final dividend approved of $0.45 per share, an increase of 15.4% on the prior year; franking credits ~ $1.2 billion after interim payment.
Sustainability and AI adoption milestones
Achieved 100% renewable electricity across operations, delivered 100 million OzHarvest meals over 10 years, restored soft-plastic recycling to 600+ stores. AI adoption: customer chatbots automated >60% of contacts, Gemini used by ~2/3 of support office staff, Quick Assist used by >6,000 store team members weekly, and digital lists used by >1 million customers weekly.
Improved customer metrics and availability
Woolworths Food Retail VOC NPS improved by 10 points year-on-year; ‘value for money’ scores up 8 points YoY; out-of-stocks voice of customer improved by 10 points; increased stock weight on promotions improved availability.
WOLWF Earnings History
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WOLWF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | $22.20 | $22.20 | 0.00% |
Aug 26, 2025 | $22.92 | $19.52 | -14.83% |
Feb 25, 2025 | $17.82 | $19.13 | +7.37% |
Aug 27, 2024 | $22.66 | $23.34 | +2.98% |
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FAQ
When does Woolworths Group Ltd (WOLWF) report earnings?
Woolworths Group Ltd (WOLWF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 26, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Woolworths Group Ltd (WOLWF) earnings time?
Woolworths Group Ltd (WOLWF) earnings time is at Aug 26, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is WOLWF EPS forecast?
WOLWF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.43.