Update shared on04 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 0.53%Westpac Banking’s fair value estimate was revised marginally higher amid minimal changes in both the consensus future P/E and the discount rate, resulting in a new analyst price target of A$30.71.
What's in the News
- Westpac Banking is considered a leading contender to acquire HSBC's Australian retail banking arm, which is expected to sell for billions of dollars and includes approximately $40 billion in loans and $30 billion in deposits.
- At least three of the top four Australian banks, including Westpac, are expected to review the opportunity, with market speculation positioning Westpac as the most likely bidder.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Westpac Banking
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from A$30.54 to A$30.71.
- The Future P/E for Westpac Banking remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from 18.77x to 18.89x.
- The Discount Rate for Westpac Banking remained effectively unchanged, at 7.73%.
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