Wesfarmers Limited (WES.AX): price, performance and history

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Written by an AI model for AIsier on the date shown, from the data listed below. It describes; it does not advise. Oct. 21, 2026

Based on: price history · long-term trend · fundamentals (12) · past events that name it (1) · past events for its asset class (4) · recent news · Methodology

Wesfarmers' price has climbed about 7% over the past month, reaching its long-term average.

What is going on right now?

The share price has risen steadily and is now sitting right around where it has averaged over the past year. Trading volume lately has been much lighter than usual, roughly a fifth of the recent daily average.

How is the business itself doing?

Wesfarmers runs Bunnings and other retail chains, employing around 100,000 people. Sales grew about 4% recently, but the company's earnings actually fell roughly 13%, so it is making more revenue while keeping less of it.

What stands out?

The price has run up unusually fast in a short stretch. Reports of a broader dip across Australian banks could shake general confidence, and rising oil prices near $109 may push up the company's shipping costs.

What comes next?

Wesfarmers pays out about 84% of its earnings, so the next earnings update will show whether that shrinking profit can still cover the same level of payouts.

FAQ

What is the current price of Wesfarmers Limited?

As of Oct. 28, 2026, the latest recorded price of Wesfarmers Limited (WES.AX) was 77.41 AUD.

How has Wesfarmers Limited moved recently?

Measured from closing prices: -3.07% over one week, +5.19% over one month and -15.53% over one year.

Which historical scenarios name Wesfarmers Limited?

Wesfarmers Limited appears in 1 documented scenario: Australia's Market & Economic Decisions.

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