Sydney, Feb 20, 2026, 17:59 AEDT — Market shut down for the day.

• Woolworths shares finished Friday at A$31.23, down 2.3%, just off the session’s low.
• Half-year results from the grocer are set for Feb. 25, marking a pivotal moment for both margins and guidance resets.
• Australia’s major supermarkets still face ongoing questions about their pricing as reporting season approaches.

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) dropped 2.3% on Friday, closing at A$31.23—a loss of 73 Australian cents from the previous session. Shares fluctuated between A$31.20 and A$31.85 throughout the day, with roughly 3.4 million shares traded. (Investing.com)

After the week’s trading wraps up, the focus swings to Wednesday, Feb. 25….