2025 Third Quarter Sales Results

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Stock Coles Group Ltd (COL.ASX)
Release Time 30 Apr 2025, 8:42 a.m.
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 Coles Group Ltd Reports 2025 Third Quarter Sales Results
Key Points
  • Solid sales momentum continued across the Group with a focus on value
  • eCommerce sales grew 25.7% in Supermarkets and 18.2% in Liquor
  • Successful ramp up of Kemps Creek Automated Distribution Centre and Liquor banner simplification program
Full Summary

Coles Group Limited reported its 2025 Third Quarter Sales Results, which showed solid sales momentum across the Group. Group sales revenue increased by 3.4%, with Supermarkets sales revenue up 3.7% and Liquor sales revenue up 3.4%. Comparable sales growth in Supermarkets was 3.0%, while Liquor comparable sales were impacted by the timing of Easter and were flat on an adjusted basis. The company continued to focus on delivering value to customers, including through its Summer value campaign, Price Match Promise in Liquor, and the introduction of 'Value Bays' in over 800 stores. Coles also launched 138 new Exclusive to Coles products and added 48 new items to its 'Coles Simply' value range.eCommerce sales performed strongly, with a 25.7% increase in Supermarkets and an 18.2% rise in Liquor. Supermarkets eCommerce penetration reached 11.3%, while Liquor eCommerce penetration was 6.5% (7.6% including Liquor sold through Coles Online).The company also made progress on key strategic initiatives, including the successful ramp up of its Kemps Creek Automated Distribution Centre in New South Wales and the national rollout of its 'Simply Liquorland' program to simplify the Liquor banner offering. Coles navigated several major weather events during the quarter, including Cyclone Alfred and severe flooding in Far North Queensland, with the team ensuring communities had access to essential supplies and dedicating resources to recovery efforts.Overall, Coles delivered another solid quarter of sales growth, reflecting the company's continued investments in value, digital capabilities, and operational efficiency.

Guidance

Coles Group expects Supermarkets sales growth to remain broadly in line with the third quarter in the early part of the fourth quarter, with continued volume growth supported by a positive customer response to the Easter offer. In Liquor, the company expects to see positive sales growth underpinned by the success of recent value campaigns and the addition of new store space over the last 12 months, including the Tasmanian acquisition.

Outlook

With the ramp up of the second Automated Distribution Centre complete and the rollout of the Liquor banner simplification program underway, Coles Group is focused on delivering a great shopping experience for customers underpinned by quality products at affordable prices.