Wesfarmers (WES) - FY24 result analysis

What to pay for low growth?

Published: 02 September 2024

Wesfarmers reported modest EBIT growth of 3% in FY24 with low growth for Bunnings, a decline in WesCEF and strong rise in Kmart EBIT the notable factors. Bunnings earnings growth is likely to remain low over the next two years given limited store openings and a challenging demand backdrop. We think Kmart’s margins are near a peak, particularly given price competition with rivals is heating up. WesCEF and lithium become the key driver of Wesfarmers earnings from here and it will take up to three years to see meaningful earnings.

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