Coles Group stock reports 9.9 percent EBIT growth in FY26
Published on 10/07/2026 at 03:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Coles Group (ISIN AU0000030678) was trading at AUD 22.93 on ASX on October 7, 2026, up AUD 0.04 from the prior close and 6.75 percent below its 52-week high of AUD 24.59. The companys FY26 results remain the central driver for the stock, with revenue growth and margin expansion providing the clearest read on performance.
FY26 EBIT growth leads the story
The Motley Fool Australia reported that Coles posted FY26 group sales revenue of AUD 45.580 billion, an increase of 2.8 percent from the prior corresponding period. EBIT excluding significant items rose 9.9 percent to AUD 2.322 billion, while supermarket eCommerce sales increased 26.4 percent.
The figures show the operating mix investors are watching: earnings growth was more than three times the rate of sales growth. That spread points to the importance of productivity, digital sales and cost control rather than headline supermarket inflation alone.
Dividend growth supports the valuation
The FY26 final dividend was AUD 0.37 per share, up 15.6 percent from the FY25 final payment, according to The Motley Fool Australia. Combined with the AUD 0.41 interim dividend, the FY26 payout totaled AUD 0.78 per share, an increase of 13 percent from the prior fiscal year.
For investors, the dividend is a second lens on the results. The cash return grew faster than group revenue, while the stock remained below its annual high at the October 7 intraday price.
Consensus target sits above the stock
Investing.com lists a Buy consensus from 15 analysts, comprising 7 Buy, 7 Hold and 1 Sell ratings. The average 12-month target is AUD 24.16, with a high of AUD 26.50 and a low of AUD 16.50.
Against the AUD 22.93 ASX price on October 7, 2026, the average target is 5.37 percent above the stock. The range of targets also shows that the consensus headline masks a wide spread in views about Coles Group's earnings durability and valuation.
Next company dates are set
Coles Group lists Q1 FY27 sales results for October 30, 2026, followed by the 2026 AGM on November 6, 2026. Those dates give the market its next checkpoints for sales momentum, customer demand and the effect of ongoing investment.
Coles Group stock holds above AUD 22
Coles Group stock was trading at AUD 22.93 on ASX on October 7, 2026, with a market capitalization of AUD 30.8 billion and a 52-week range of AUD 20.10 to AUD 24.59.
Coles Group stock facts
- Company: Coles Group Limited
- ISIN: AU0000030678
- Ticker: COL
- Trading venue: ASX
- Price (as of October 7, 2026, 11:31 a.m. AEDT): AUD 22.93
- Market capitalization: AUD 30.8 billion (as of October 7, 2026)
- 52-week range: AUD 20.10-24.59 (as of October 7, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples
Upcoming dates for Coles Group stock
- October 30, 2026: Q1 FY27 sales results
- November 6, 2026: 2026 AGM
