Half Yearly Report and Accounts
| Stock | Coles Group Ltd (COL.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 27 Feb 2026, 8:30 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
Coles Group Ltd reports half yearly results
- Supermarkets sales revenue up 3.6%, with strong eCommerce growth
- Supermarkets EBIT up 14.6% to $1,234 million
- Interim dividend of 41 cents per share, up from 37 cents in prior period
Coles Group Limited has reported its half yearly results for the 27 weeks ended 4 January 2026. The Group's reportable segments are Supermarkets, Liquor, and Other. Sales revenue increased by 2.5% to $23,618 million, with Supermarkets sales revenue growing 3.6% and Liquor sales revenue declining 3.2%. Segment EBIT increased by 10.2% to $1,231 million, underpinned by strong growth in Supermarkets earnings. Significant items of $235 million ($165 million after tax) were recorded as a result of the Federal Court judgment received in September 2025 in relation to the Fair Work Ombudsman's proceedings. The Supermarkets segment saw sales revenue of $21,365 million, an increase of 3.6%. Adjusting for competitor industrial action in the prior period and excluding tobacco, the sales growth rate was 6.1%. eCommerce sales increased by 27.0%, with strong performance over the Black Friday and Christmas trading periods. Gross margin increased by 65 bps to 27.8%, while cost of doing business increased by 10 bps to 22.0%. Supermarkets EBIT increased by 14.6% to $1,234 million, with an EBIT margin of 5.8%. The company has announced an interim dividend of 41 cents per share, up from 37 cents in the prior period.
The company has not provided any high-importance, price-sensitive forward-looking financial metrics.