Westpac Banking Corporation (AU:WBC)
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WBC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$42.65
-AU$0.17(-0.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$42.65
-AU$0.17(-0.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$30.28 - AU$43.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.03M
Average Volume (3M)4.71M
Market Cap
AU$138.99B
Enterprise ValueAU$367.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$232.44B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.3
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.03
Shares Outstanding3,420,303,200
10 Day Avg. Volume5,088,098
30 Day Avg. Volume4,707,401
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio38.79
Price to Book (P/B)1.83
Price to Sales (P/S)2.30
P/FCF Ratio9.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$34.96Price Target Upside-18.02% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)2.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$23.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Deposit Franchise And Funding GrowthA 10% increase in consumer deposits strengthens Westpac’s low‑cost funding base, reducing reliance on wholesale markets and supporting net interest income durability. Over months, a deeper deposit book enhances liquidity resilience and pricing flexibility across lending cycles.
Loan Book Expansion In Corporate And Business SegmentsDouble‑digit growth in business and institutional lending reflects sustainable balance sheet expansion into higher‑value client segments. This supports recurring net interest income, diversifies asset mix, and leverages client relationships for fee and treasury cross‑sell over the medium term.
Stable Profitability And ROEConsistent ROE around 9–10% indicates enduring earnings power relative to equity, suggesting the franchise generates acceptable returns through cycles. This supports capital allocation flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or targeted investments over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage On Balance SheetThe material increase in leverage raises sensitivity to funding cost shocks and credit stress; higher asset growth relative to equity tightens capital buffers. Over 2–6 months, elevated leverage can limit strategic flexibility and increase regulatory and market scrutiny if conditions worsen.
Multi-year Cash Flow VolatilityLarge swings from multi‑year negative to strongly positive cash flow reduce predictability of internal funding for investment or distributions. Persistent volatility complicates planning and increases reliance on external financing or capital actions during adverse periods.
Rising Costs And Transformation Execution RiskSustained higher operating expenses and delayed transformation (UNITE) increase near‑term cost pressure and capex needs. Execution delays and higher investment requirements elevate the risk that efficiency gains arrive later or at higher cost, compressing margins over the medium term.
Westpac Banking News
WBC FAQ
What was Westpac Banking Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westpac Banking Corporation lowest share price was AU$30.27 and its highest was AU$43.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Westpac Banking Corporation’s market cap?
Westpac Banking Corporation’s market cap is AU$138.99B.
When is Westpac Banking Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westpac Banking Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Westpac Banking Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Westpac Banking Corporation released its earnings results on Nov 02, 2025. The company reported AU$1.028 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$1.029 by >-AU$0.001.
Is Westpac Banking Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westpac Banking Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Westpac Banking Corporation pay dividends?
Westpac Banking Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.77 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.9%. See more information on Westpac Banking Corporation dividends here
What is Westpac Banking Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Westpac Banking Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.01.
How many shares outstanding does Westpac Banking Corporation have?
Westpac Banking Corporation has 3,420,303,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westpac Banking Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westpac Banking Corporation reported an EPS of AU$1.028 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$1.029. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westpac Banking Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WBC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Westpac Banking Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
AU$34.96 (-18.02% Downside)
AU$34.96 (-18.02% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WBC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$755.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 21%
Bearish news 79%
Bearish news 79%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
41.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westpac Banking Corporation
Westpac Banking Corporation provides various banking and financial services in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. It offers savings, term deposit, business transaction, not-for-profit transaction, foreign currency, farm management deposit, project and retention trust, and statutory trust accounts; home, personal, business, and commercial loans; car and equipment finance; business overdrafts and bank guarantees; debit and credit cards; international and travel services; share trading services; investment products; and home, car, travel, life, caravan and trailer, credit card and loan repayment, boat, and business insurance products. The company also provides corporate and institutional, transaction banking, financial market, corporate and structured finance, trade and supply chain financing, and industry specific banking and treasury services, as well as online banking services. It serves individuals; micro, small, and medium enterprises; commercial business and private wealth clients; and commercial, corporate, institutional, and government customers. The company was formerly known as Bank of New South Wales and changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation in October 1982. The company was founded in 1817 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
WBC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$34.96
▼(-18.02% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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