Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) First Half 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: AU$23.5b (up 3.6% from 1H 2024).
• Net income: AU$1.47b (up 2.9% from 1H 2024).
• Profit margin: 6.2% (down from 6.3% in 1H 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses.
• EPS: AU$1.29 (up from AU$1.26 in 1H 2024).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Wesfarmers Revenues Disappoint

Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.5%. Earnings per share (EPS) was mostly in line with analyst estimates.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 3.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Multiline Retail industry in Australia.

Performance of the Australian Multiline Retail industry.

The company's shares are down 3.3% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

Before we wrap up, we've discovered 3 warning signs for Wesfarmers that you should be aware of.

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