Coles Group (COL) Stock Overview
Operates as a retailer in Australia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Coles Group Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | AU$22.40 |
| 52 Week High | AU$24.28 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$20.10 |
| Beta | 0.30 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.07% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.51% |
| 1 Year Change | 6.92% |
| 3 Year Change | 23.21% |
| 5 Year Change | 43.96% |
| Change since IPO | 75.69% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
A high-quality defensive business with limited growth but strong cash generation.
Coles Group (ASX: COL): A high-quality defensive business with limited growth but strong cash generation Coles is one of Australia’s dominant supermarket operators, generating most of its revenue from food and everyday essentials, a segment where demand remains relatively stable regardless of economic conditions. This makes the company a classic defensive business, supported by scale, a nationwide store network and strong private-label penetration.Investor Optimism Abounds Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 09
Returns On Capital At Coles Group (ASX:COL) Have Hit The Brakes
Dec 19Coles Group Limited's (ASX:COL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 54% Above Its Share Price
Nov 30Does Coles Group (ASX:COL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Oct 31Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Sep 18Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of A$0.32
Aug 29A Look At The Fair Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
Aug 24
Coles (ASX: COL): Safe, Steady, and Surprisingly Cheap
The supermarket chain Coles is the kind of “boring” business that may have been overlooked as an investment opportunity. Although it was divested from Wesfarmers in 2018, Coles’ heritage traces back tColes Group (ASX:COL) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Aug 06These 4 Measures Indicate That Coles Group (ASX:COL) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jul 02Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Coles Group Limited's (ASX:COL) P/E Ratio
Jun 02Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL)
May 17Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Coles Group (ASX:COL)
May 02If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Coles Group (ASX:COL) Presents An Opportunity
Apr 17
Future Supply Chain Efficiency Will Improve Due To ADCs And CFCs Investments
Investments in digital assets and initiatives in distribution centers are expected to enhance e-commerce and supply chain efficiency, boosting revenue and reducing costs.Shareholder Returns
| COL | AU Consumer Retailing | AU Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.0% | -0.07% | 4.4% |
| 1Y | 6.9% | 9.5% | 15.5% |
Return vs Industry: COL underperformed the Australian Consumer Retailing industry which returned 9.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: COL underperformed the Australian Market which returned 15.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| COL volatility | |
|---|---|
| COL Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Consumer Retailing Industry Average Movement | 3.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AU Market | 17.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AU Market | 4.5% |
Stable Share Price: COL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.
Volatility Over Time: COL's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 115,000 | Leah Weckert | www.colesgroup.com.au |
Coles Group Limited operates as a retailer in Australia. It operates through Supermarkets and Liquor segments. The company operates various supermarkets, which offers fresh food, groceries, general merchandise, and liquor; and coles.com.au, which offers a choice of home delivery, including same-day, overnight drop and go services, and pick up from click and collect locations.
Coles Group Limited Fundamentals Summary
| COL fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | AU$29.98b |
| Earnings (TTM) | AU$1.01b |
| Revenue (TTM) | AU$45.08b |
Is COL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| COL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | AU$45.08b |
| Cost of Revenue | AU$32.91b |
| Gross Profit | AU$12.16b |
| Other Expenses | AU$11.15b |
| Earnings | AU$1.01b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 04, 2026
Next Earnings Date
May 01, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.76 |
| Gross Margin | 26.98% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 62.3% |
How did COL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/10 21:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/29 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Coles Group Limited is covered by 21 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Thomas Kierath | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Jonathan Snape | Bell Potter |
| David Errington | BofA Global Research |