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Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Announcement
Release
30 Apr 2026 8:27AM
Price at Release
$37.290
Full Release
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Summary
Woolworths Group Limited reported a 4.5% increase in total sales for the third quarter of the financial year 2026, ending on 5 April 2026. Australian Food sales grew by 5.9%, supported by robust performance in stores and eCommerce. BIG W saw a 3.9% rise in sales, with eCommerce sales showing strong growth. New Zealand Food sales increased by 1.4% when adjusted for Easter. The Group's eCommerce sales surged by 20.2%, reaching $2.7 billion. Woolworths focused on its strategic priorities, contributing to improved customer satisfaction scores, although the outlook remains cautious amid geopolitical tensions and economic pressures.
Key Points
  • Woolworths Group reported a 4.5% increase in total sales for Q3 FY26.
  • Australian Food sales grew by 5.9%, with strong performance in Woolworths Food Retail.
  • BIG W sales increased by 3.9%, with significant growth in eCommerce sales.
  • New Zealand Food sales rose by 1.4%, adjusted for Easter.
  • There was a 20.2% increase in Group eCommerce sales, totaling $2.7 billion.
  • The Group focused on strategic priorities like value, fresh, convenience, and execution.
  • The increased sales were partly due to cycling the impacts of industrial action from the previous year.
  • The Group is cautious about future outlook due to geopolitical tensions and cost-of-living pressures.
  • Customer satisfaction scores improved, driven by value for money and stock availability.
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