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Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES)

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Current share price for WES : $92.950 3.69 (4.13%)+
Announcement
Release
19 Feb 2026 8:06AM
Price at Release
$89.260
Full Release
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Summary
Wesfarmers Limited's 2026 Half-year Report for the period ended 31 December 2025 highlights a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $1,603 million, marking a 9.3% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue for the half-year rose by 3.1% to $24,212 million, with significant contributions from its major divisions such as Bunnings, Kmart Group, and Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF). The Group's financial performance was bolstered by strong operational execution and productivity initiatives, despite ongoing market challenges. Wesfarmers announced a fully-franked interim dividend of $1.02 per share. The report emphasizes the company's focus on sustainable practices, with a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and improvements in safety metrics. Wesfarmers continues to pursue growth opportunities and enhance shareholder value through strategic investments and capital management, including a capital return and special dividend of $1,703 million. The company also strengthened its technological capabilities through partnerships with global tech firms to advance AI initiatives.
Key Points
  • Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) increased by 9.3% to $1,603 million.
  • Revenue grew by 3.1% to $24,212 million.
  • Significant performance from Bunnings, Kmart Group, and WesCEF.
  • Interim dividend of $1.02 per share declared.
  • Focus on sustainability with reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Capital return and special dividend totaling $1,703 million.
  • Enhanced AI initiatives through partnerships with global tech companies.
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