Highlights

• Wesfarmers reported a 9.3% increase in FY26 first-half net profit after tax to $1.603 billion, supported by growth across Bunnings, Kmart Group and WesCEF.
• The company increased its fully franked Dividend/”>Interim Dividend by 7.4% and continued investing in AI, digital capabilities, and growth initiatives.
• Retail divisions maintained positive sales momentum despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures and a mixed consumer spending environment.

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) remains one of Australia’s largest and most diversified listed companies, with operations spanning retail, chemicals, lithium, health, industrial products, and digital services. Through businesses…