Woolworths Group FY26 earnings: Sales, profit and dividend all grow

Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion

Australia’s largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, has reported an 18.1 percent rise in full-year net profit to over $1.1 billion (US$790 million). Shares in Woolworths rose around 4.7 percent on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to $40.66 at the time of writing, up from a previous low of $38.85 following the result. Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said improved customer service, lower prices and better execution had driven sales momentum, par…

In Australia, Disney’s Ooshies send Woolworths whooshing ahead of Coles

The major grocers are fighting to lure shoppers at a time when cost-of-living pressures and discount scandals are fuelling consumer anger.

Even without Ooshies, Woolworths extends lead over Coles

Supermarket sales in the first eight weeks of this financial year grew 7.6 per cent, boosted by the runaway success of the Disney Ooshies program.

Woolworths Group FY26 earnings: Sales, profit and dividend all grow

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Woolworths’ sales growth beats Coles

Chief executive Amanda Bardwell said a focus on value, convenience and better execution had paid off for the supermarket giant.

Woolworths doesn’t need Ooshies effect to beat Coles, says CEO

Woolworths’ winter sales have been boosted by its wildly popular Ooshies collectables campaign, building on a 4.6 per cent increase in Australian food sales to $53.85 billion in the 2026 financial year. Profits rose 18.1 per cent to $1.14 billion.