The earnings call reflected a strong performance by Coles Group with significant achievements in cost savings, team engagement, and e-commerce growth, but faced challenges in tobacco sales and the subdued liquor market.

Company Guidance

During the Coles Group FY '25 results briefing, CEO Leah Weckert highlighted several key metrics reflecting the company's progress and financial outcomes. The group reported a normalized EBITDA and EBIT growth of 11% and 7.5%, respectively, with underlying EBITDA and EBIT increasing by 10.7% and 6.8%. Underlying NPAT from continuing operations rose by 3.1% to $1.2 billion, while reported NPAT, inclusive of significant items, increased by 2.4%. The company achieved record cost savings of $327 million through its Simplify and Save to Invest program. The Supermarkets segment saw a 4.3% increase in sales revenue, while Liquor experienced a 1.1% rise. The group's e-commerce business exhibited strong performance, with a 24.4% revenue growth in Supermarkets and 7.2% in Liquor. Additionally, customer satisfaction scores improved, and the company reported its highest-ever team member engagement score, placing it in the top quartile of Australian companies.

Record Cost Savings

Coles Group delivered record cost savings of $327 million through the Simplify and Save to Invest program, offsetting inflation and allowing reinvestment in the business.

Strong E-commerce Growth

E-commerce business reported a strong year of growth with 24.4% revenue growth in Supermarkets and 7.2% growth in Liquor.

High Team Member Engagement

Achieved the highest-ever team member engagement score, placing in the top quartile of Australian companies.

Sustainability Achievements

Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71.4% from FY '24 and sourced 100% renewable energy.

Supermarkets Sales Growth

Supermarket sales revenue increased by 4.3%, supported by solid volume growth and value-focused campaigns.

Coles Group (AU:COL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AU:COL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Feb 23, 2026	2026 (Q2)	0.51 / -	0.43	―	―	―
Aug 25, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.37 / 0.38	0.399	-5.76% (-0.02)
Feb 26, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.42 / 0.43	0.445	-3.37% (-0.02)
Aug 26, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.41 / 0.40	0.345	15.65% (+0.05)
Feb 26, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.45 / 0.45	0.461	-3.47% (-0.02)
Aug 21, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.34 / 0.34	0.376	-8.24% (-0.03)
Feb 20, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.44 / 0.46	0.412	11.89% (+0.05)
Aug 23, 2022	2022 (Q4)	0.35 / 0.38	0.334	12.57% (+0.04)	―	―
Feb 21, 2022	2022 (Q2)	0.37 / 0.41	0.42	-1.90% (>-0.01)	―	―
Aug 17, 2021	2021 (Q4)	0.47 / 0.33	0.37	-9.73% (-0.04)	―	―

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AU:COL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 25, 2025	AU$20.45	AU$22.20	+8.54%
Feb 26, 2025	AU$19.06	AU$19.73	+3.50%
Aug 26, 2024	AU$17.57	AU$17.87	+1.68%
Feb 26, 2024	AU$14.80	AU$15.61	+5.47%

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FAQ

When does Coles Group Ltd. (AU:COL) report earnings?

Coles Group Ltd. (AU:COL) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

What is Coles Group Ltd. (AU:COL) earnings time?

Coles Group Ltd. (AU:COL) earnings time is at Feb 23, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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What is AU:COL EPS forecast?

AU:COL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.51.

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