Highlights

  • Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) reported Q3 FY26 group sales of $18.1 billion, increasing 4.5% compared with the prior corresponding period.
  • Australian Food sales increased 5.9% during the quarter, supported by store and eCommerce performance.
  • Group eCommerce sales reached $2.7 billion, up 20.2% compared with Q3 FY25.
  • BIG W sales increased 3.9%, while W Living sales rose 4.8% during the quarter.
  • Woolworths shares traded at $40.470 during the latest market session.

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) released its Third Quarter Sales Results for the 13-week period ended 5 April 2026, providing an update on sales performance across its major business segments.

The company reported total group sales of $18,095 million in Q3 FY26, representing growth of 4.5% compared with $17,310 million in Q3 FY25. The result was supported by growth across Australian Food, Australian B2B and W Living operations.

Australian Food remained a key contributor during the quarter, with sales increasing 5.9% to $13,828 million. Woolworths Food Retail sales also increased 5.9%, supported by store performance, eCommerce growth and customer-focused initiatives.

Woolworths shares were trading at $40.470, down $0.079 or 0.197% during the latest session. The company had a market capitalisation of $49.53B based on the provided market information.

Australian Food Performance Supports Group Sales Growth

Australian Food sales increased to $13,828 million in Q3 FY26 compared with $13,060 million in Q3 FY25. Woolworths Food Retail sales increased 5.9%, while WooliesX sales after eliminations and reclassifications increased 21.7% to $2,603 million.

eCommerce continued to contribute to Australian Food performance, with eComX sales increasing 23.8% to $2,265 million. eCommerce penetration reached 16.6%, compared with 14.2% in the prior corresponding period.

The company reported that Group digital platforms recorded average weekly traffic of 31.0 million, representing growth of 10.5% compared with the previous year. Everyday Rewards active members reached 10.7 million during the quarter.

Australian B2B and New Zealand Food Updates

Australian B2B sales increased 4.9% in Q3 FY26 to $1,508 million. Growth was supported by B2B Food sales, which increased 9.6% to $937 million.

The company reported that PFD sales increased 7.3%, supported by growth in the quick service restaurant channel. Export Meat sales also increased 47.6%, while B2B Supply Chain sales declined 2.1% due to lower tobacco-related revenue.

New Zealand Food sales increased 1.4% in Q3 FY26 to $2,148 million. On an Easter-adjusted basis, comparable sales increased 2.4%. The company noted that market conditions remained competitive and that changes related to the new store operating model affected performance during the quarter.

W Living Performance and BIG W Update

W Living sales increased 4.8% during Q3 FY26 to $1,269 million. The result reflected BIG W sales growth of 3.9% and Petstock sales growth of 15.9%.

BIG W total sales increased to $1,032 million, with eCommerce sales contributing to the quarter’s performance. BIG W eCommerce sales increased 17.9%, while total BIG W GTV sales increased 6.5% compared with Q3 FY25.

Petstock sales increased 15.9% to $237 million, supported by new store openings, franchise site repurchases and acquisitions of own brand pet food manufacturing and accessories businesses.

Customer Trends and Retail Environment

Woolworths reported that customer metrics remained above the prior year, with Group VOC NPS reaching 47, up three points compared with March 2025. However, customer metrics declined compared with Q2 due to seasonal trends, operational disruptions and changes in consumer confidence.

The company noted that cost-of-living pressures and broader economic uncertainty continued to influence customer behaviour. Woolworths stated that it remained focused on improving value, convenience and operational efficiency across its businesses.

Share Performance and Market Information

Woolworths Group operates within the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group and has been listed on the Australian Securities Exchange since 12 July 1993.

Based on the provided market data, Woolworths shares traded at $40.470, with a daily range between $39.980 and $40.700. The previous close was $40.550.

The company’s 52-week trading range was provided as $25.510 to $40.925. Woolworths had 1,221,599,192 ordinary fully paid shares on issue.

Outlook Following Q3 FY26 Sales Update

Woolworths stated that reported FY26 Australian Food EBIT growth is still expected to be in the mid to high single digit range, although it is no longer expected to be at the upper end of the range. The company highlighted additional costs and investments related to supporting customers during a period of increased inflationary pressure.

The company also noted that it remains too early to determine the full impact of broader geopolitical developments on FY27 customer behaviour and expects to provide further updates with its FY26 full-year results in August.

Conclusion

Woolworths Group’s Q3 FY26 sales update highlighted group sales growth of 4.5%, supported by Australian Food performance and continued eCommerce expansion. The company reported growth across Australian Food, Australian B2B and W Living, while also outlining ongoing challenges related to consumer conditions and operating environments. Future attention will remain on the company’s FY26 full-year results and further updates on business performance.