Woolworths: F26 EBIT up 12.7% on Australian Food momentum
Woolworths reported F26 sales up 3.6% and EBIT before significant items up 12.7%. The momentum carried into the first quarter of F27.
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what happened
Woolworths (WOW) reported, according to TradingView, that sales for fiscal 2026 (F26) rose 3.6%, while EBIT before significant items climbed 12.7%. Strength in its Australian Food business carried into the first quarter of F27.
At the annual general meeting, management set out medium-term growth priorities, and shareholders gave strong support to director elections and remuneration resolutions.
why it matters
For investors, the profit increase points to resilience in grocery retail in Australia. The news concerns a single large company, so the effect on the broader market is limited, though WOW shares may react to the growth outlook.
market impact
WOW shares: higher profit and momentum in Australian Food support the stock
- Woolworths shares (WOW) pressure up — profit growth and sustained momentum in Australian Food support the stock
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- WOW: F26 EBIT rose 12.7% as Australian Food momentum and strategic investment continued — TradingView, 28 October 2026 at 23:08 UTC
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