ASX:WES 15 February 2026 - 19 May 2026

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) outperforms ASX 200 while goods demand drags on rally
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Wesfarmers approaches bank values with Bunnings change in July as shares test A$103bn

ASX cash market trading is still paused in Sydney. Regular hours are 09:59:45 to 16:00 local time. According to the 2026 ASX trading calendar, June 8 is the June public holiday—no mention of an early close or shutdown on June 30. The last cash-session quote for Wesfarmers Limited dates to Monday’s close. Wesfarmers closed up 5 cents at A$90.79 on Monday. It’s a small move for the day, but shares are up 5.87% for the week and 11.96% so far in 2026. The stock finished 4.6% under its 52-week high of A$95.18, and 28.2% above a 52-week low at A$70.80, according to market data and price calculations.
June 29, 2026
Wesfarmers jumps as buyers return to ASX retail stocks
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Wesfarmers jumps as buyers return to ASX retail stocks

Wesfarmers shares rose Tuesday, with buyers moving back into big retail stocks after a steep pullback. The owner of Bunnings and Kmart was one of the top gainers in the consumer-discretionary sector in Australia. Wesfarmers shares finished at A$72.98, up from A$71.26 the prior session. The stock moved in a range from A$72.01 to A$73.28 with 1.56 million shares changing hands, according to LSEG data published by Wesfarmers.
May 19, 2026
Why Wesfarmers Shares Are Near a Low — and the June Date Investors Will Watch
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Why Wesfarmers Shares Are Near a Low — and the June Date Investors Will Watch

Wesfarmers Ltd shares slipped on Monday, leaving the Bunnings and Kmart owner close to its 52-week low as Australia’s benchmark sharemarket fell to a seven-week trough. Wesfarmers closed at A$71.26, down 0.57%, while the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.45% to 8,505.3. The timing matters because Tuesday trade had not opened at publication. Normal ASX trading runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sydney time on business days, and market-hours data listed May 19 as a regular session, leaving Monday’s close as the latest market price investors carry into the new day.
May 19, 2026
Wesfarmers Strategy Day Puts Bunnings, Kmart Cost Squeeze In Focus
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Wesfarmers Strategy Day Puts Bunnings, Kmart Cost Squeeze In Focus

Wesfarmers Limited picked June 10 for its 2026 Strategy Briefing Day in Sydney, putting a spotlight on group plans as cost pressures tighten across Australian retail. The company said in a filing that presentation materials will hit the ASX ahead of an 8:30 a.m. AEST webcast. Timing’s key here as borrowing costs are climbing again. On May 5, the Reserve Bank of Australia bumped its cash rate target—the overnight rate guiding loan costs—up by 25 basis points to 4.35%. The RBA pointed to rising fuel and commodity prices, plus initial signs that companies facing higher costs were preparing to raise their own prices.
May 15, 2026
Wesfarmers Limited Just Put ASX:WES Investors on Notice: Bunnings, Kmart and Rates Are the Test
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Wesfarmers Limited Just Put ASX:WES Investors on Notice: Bunnings, Kmart and Rates Are the Test

Wesfarmers Limited has marked June 10 for its Strategy Briefing Day in Sydney, teeing up a new chance for investors to scrutinize the growth outlook for Bunnings, Kmart, and the group’s digital ambitions. The company said it would publish presentation materials to the ASX ahead of an 8:30 a.m. AEST webcast. The timing is notable—WES is hovering near its recent lows. According to LSEG-backed pricing from Wesfarmers, shares settled at A$71.73 on May 14, a 0.25% gain for the day, having hit A$70.80 on May 13 and A$70.81 the following session.
May 14, 2026
Wesfarmers Limited Shares Get a Budget Lift — Why the Bunnings Owner Still Faces a Rates Test
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Wesfarmers Limited Shares Get a Budget Lift — Why the Bunnings Owner Still Faces a Rates Test

Wesfarmers Limited managed a gain on Wednesday, finishing at A$71.55, up 0.35%, even as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.47%. The stock, which dipped to A$70.80 earlier in the session, attracted buyers looking for consumer-discretionary exposure after recent losses. The group owns both Bunnings and Kmart. Why it counts: Wesfarmers is exposed to both household spending and housing-driven demand—two big hot spots in Australia’s economy right now. On Wednesday, consumer discretionary shares climbed 2.94%, buoyed by housing-focused budget measures and a lift from peers like JB Hi-Fi and Breville.
May 13, 2026
Wesfarmers Stock Just Got Hit: Why Bunnings and Kmart Prices Are Back in Focus
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Wesfarmers Stock Just Got Hit: Why Bunnings and Kmart Prices Are Back in Focus

Wesfarmers Ltd. faces renewed selling going into Monday, with shares sliding 1.95% to finish at A$72.25 on May 8—off the session high of A$73.24, according to company data from LSEG. As oil-driven volatility rattles the ASX, investors are questioning if the Bunnings and Kmart parent can push through price hikes without denting demand. The lingering cost shock isn’t going anywhere. On Sunday, Reuters said most Gulf stock markets slipped, weighed down by renewed drone strikes and shaky prospects for Iran peace negotiations—this, even after the first Qatari LNG vessel managed to transit the Strait of Hormuz since fighting broke out.
May 10, 2026
UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.04.2026
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UK & AU Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.04.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 24, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT 4 Key Valuation Metrics for Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Shares April 24, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Westpac Banking Corp (WBC), Australia's second-largest bank, last traded at $39.01. Key valuation numbers include its net interest margin (NIM) of 1.93%, higher than the ASX major bank average of 1.78%. This margin reflects Westpac's profitability from lending. Its return on equity (ROE) stands at 9.7%, surpassing the sector average of 9.35%, indicating efficient profit generation for shareholders. Employee culture rating of 3.4/5, above the banking sector average, supports
April 24, 2026
Wesfarmers Limited CSBP Scrambles for Fertiliser as Iran War Hits Urea Supply
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Wesfarmers Limited CSBP Scrambles for Fertiliser as Iran War Hits Urea Supply

CSBP, Wesfarmers Ltd’s fertiliser division, is hustling to boost local output and secure replacement shipments after conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupted urea and phosphate supplies bound for Australia, CSBP sales strategy and reliability manager Ben Sudlow said late last week. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that the Wesfarmers arm had notified some customers of potential delays to ammonium phosphate compound and urea cargoes. This is a tough moment for Western Australian growers, just as seeding season kicks off. Urea, the nitrogen fertiliser that’s essential for boosting crop yields, is a top priority right now. About a third of the world’s fertiliser trade moves through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The United Nations, citing the risks of deeper
March 29, 2026
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