🟢 Coles Group is trading 4.2% up today after stronger-than-expected FY2026 earnings

Coles Group is trading 4.2% up at A$23.59 after reporting stronger-than-expected FY2026 earnings on August 25, 2026.

• Underlying net profit rose 13.7% to A$1.26 billion; supermarkets EBIT increased 12.2%.
• Total fully franked dividends rose 13% to A$0.78 per share.
• The move from the August 24 close of A$22.64 reflects enthusiasm for margin expansion, supermarket momentum and higher distributions; the earnings catalyst outweighs softer liquor performance.