Woolworths Holdings Limited (WLWHF)
OTHER OTC:WLWHF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 02, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.02Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive picture: solid top-line growth across the group, strong cash generation, materially improved returns on capital and progress on strategic initiatives (inventory reduction, CRG operational turnaround, successful new ventures and loyalty rollout). These positives are tempered by near-term margin pressure from large recent investments (Midrand DC depreciation, elevated CapEx), deliberate apparel clearance and price strategies, forex headwinds and some one-off costs, which constrained EBIT and EPS growth. Management signals the heavy lifting is largely complete, expects H2 margin and profitability improvement (CRG break-even/profit in H2) and continued working capital and cash flow improvements.Company Guidance
Group Revenue Growth
Group turnover of ZAR 42.5 billion, up over 6% in constant currency; Woolworths South Africa sales up 6.8% and group sales growth outpacing inflation.
Profitability and Earnings Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA of ZAR 4.6 billion (up 4.2% in constant currency) and adjusted EBIT of ZAR 2.9 billion (up 4.1% in constant currency); adHEPS ZAR 1.70 (up 3.8% in constant currency, up 0.7% in rands).
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Generated ZAR 4.8 billion cash from trading and free cash flow of over ZAR 2 billion; cash conversion of 110%; net borrowings ZAR 5.8 billion with net debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48x and free cash flow per share ZAR 2.31 (more than 3x last year).
High Returns on Capital
Group ROCE of 16.6% (above cost of capital), Woolworths South Africa ROCE at 25.7% and Food ROCE at 41%; FBH ROCE at 13.5% and WFS ROE at 21.4%.
Market Share and Top-line Momentum
All businesses increased sales ahead of competitor sets and gained market share month-on-month; Food sales up 7% (like-for-like +5.2%), FBH total sales +6.2% (LFL +6.4%), CRG returned to profit and showed positive growth in AUD (+4.2% EBIT in AUD).
Progress on Inventory and Working Capital
Inventory reduced group-wide (inventory -1.4%); ZAR 300 million working capital cash release; CRG inventory down ~15% YoY; FBH inventory 7% lower than June '25 and lower post-clearance vs prior year.
Strategic Growth Initiatives and New Ventures
Woolworths Ventures and WEdit expansion delivering strong results (WEdit like-for-like ahead of main FBH and almost 50% total sales growth in a quarter); Absolute Pets exceeding expectations and opened its 200th store; Woolworths Dash sales +23%, omnishopper value ~5x store-only.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Share buybacks of ZAR 356 million in the half (cumulative ZAR 4.2 billion over 4 years); interim dividend increased by 10% to ZAR 1.18 per share, consistent with a 70% payout policy; CapEx expected to moderate (ZAR 1.4 billion H1, ~ZAR 1.2 billion H2).
Operational and ESG Recognition
Operational milestones: Midrand DC now operational to support scale; sustainability and people recognition including SA Business of the Year award and Top Employer accreditation; rollout of green logistics and >50% of food online delivery fleet electric.
WLWHF Earnings History
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WLWHF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 04, 2026 | $3.05 | $3.12 | +2.23% |
Sep 03, 2025 | $2.79 | $2.85 | +2.08% |
Mar 05, 2025 | $2.90 | $2.74 | -5.51% |
Sep 04, 2024 | $3.23 | $3.17 | -2.01% |
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Woolworths Holdings Limited (WLWHF) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 02, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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