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Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Announcement
Release
25 Feb 2026 9:21AM
Price at Release
$31.540
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Summary
Woolworths Group Limited reported a positive half-year performance with an overall sales increase of 3.4%, amounting to $37,135 million. The Australian Food segment led this growth with a 3.6% increase in sales to $27,626 million and a 9.9% rise in EBIT, reflecting improved efficiency. The Group's eCommerce arm, WooliesX, saw a significant 14.2% sales growth. BIG W also showed robust performance with a 5.8% increase in GTV, supported by a 35.1% rise in eCommerce. New Zealand Food sales grew by 2.8% in local currency. The Group emphasized cost discipline and strategic sourcing, maintaining a strong ROFE of 27.9%. Woolworths declared a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share. They continued to innovate in digital and eCommerce, partnering with Google to enhance their digital shopping assistant, Olive.
Key Points
  • Woolworths Group's total sales increased by 3.4% to $37,135 million.
  • Australian Food segment achieved a sales increase of 3.6%, with total sales reaching $27,626 million.
  • WooliesX, the eCommerce division, recorded a 14.2% growth in sales.
  • EBIT for the Australian Food segment grew by 9.9%, driven by improved operational efficiency.
  • The Group maintained a strong focus on cost discipline and strategic sourcing.
  • BIG W's Gross Transaction Value (GTV) sales increased by 5.8%, with eCommerce GTV up by 35.1%.
  • New Zealand Food sales grew by 2.8% in local currency.
  • Woolworths Group's Return on Funds Employed (ROFE) stood at 27.9%.
  • The Group's interim dividend was declared at 45 cents per share, fully franked.
  • Woolworths continued to expand its digital and eCommerce capabilities, with innovations such as a partnership with Google to enhance their digital assistant, Olive.
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