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Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Wesfarmers share price drops as ASX hits record; dividend clock and filings in focus

Sydney, February 25, 2026, 17:44 (AEDT) — The market has shut its doors for the day.

  • Wesfarmers slipped, trailing behind the broader market’s record run.
  • Investors on record as of Feb. 25 will get their dividend payout in late March.
  • New filings show directors converting equity-plan shares.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) finished Wednesday’s session at A$79.99, off A$1.10, or 1.36%. Shares traded between A$79.15 and A$81.44 during the day. (Investing.com)

Timing’s key here. Wesfarmers lines up a Feb. 25 record date for the interim dividend, then points to March 31 for the payment. Investors are looking at 102 cents per share, fully franked—so Australian tax credits are attached. (Wesfarmers)

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