Key Highlights

  • Woolworths shares touched a 52-week high during the session on Monday 9 November 2026 and closed at $42.47, up 0.05%.
  • FY26 group EBIT before significant items rose 12.7% to $3,105 million, and NPAT rose 15.4% to $1,599 million.
  • The final Dividend is 52 cents per share, fully franked, up from 45 cents.

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) touched a 52-week high during the Trading session on Monday, 9 November 2026, and closed at $42.47, up 0.05%. Woolworths is one of Australia's largest grocery and retail groups, operating supermarkets, liquor and other businesses.

Latest Development: FY26 Full Year Results

Woolworths released its full year results for the period ended 28 June 2026. Group sales before significant items were $71.5 billion, up 3.6%, and EBITDA rose 6.7% to $6.1 billion.

EBIT before significant items rose 12.7% to $3.1 billion, and NPAT rose 15.4% to $1.6 billion. Basic EPS was 130.9 cents. Return on funds employed was 16.4%, up from 13.7%.

After significant items, group EBIT was $2.4 billion and NPAT was $1.1 billion. The final dividend is 52 cents per share, fully franked.

About the Company

Woolworths operates supermarkets, liquor and other retail businesses in Australia and New Zealand, and reports its results across several segments.

Sector Context

Australian grocery retail is shaped by household spending, competition, wage costs and price regulation, which together affect margins.

Risks and What to Watch Ahead

The gap between results before and after significant items is material. Sales growth of 3.6% is modest, and retail margins are exposed to competitive pricing.

Watch items include the first-half FY27 result, same-store sales trends and any changes to the dividend policy.

Final Word

Woolworths' FY26 results show higher profit measures, a higher return on funds employed and an increased final dividend, with sales growth of 3.6%.