Woolworths Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Woolworths Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 29.2% and 3.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 29.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 30.1% in 3 years.

Key information

29.2%

Earnings growth rate

29.6%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Retailing earnings growth	17.3%
Revenue growth rate	3.3%
Future return on equity	30.1%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	09 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Is There An Opportunity With Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) 22% Undervaluation?

Aug 28

Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Jul 22

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW)

May 21

Here's Why Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Apr 18

Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Mar 21

Is Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Jan 09

There's Reason For Concern Over Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) Price

Dec 18

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ASX:WOW - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (AUD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
6/30/2027	74,934	1,924	2,710	4,764	14
6/30/2026	72,047	1,733	2,532	4,461	15
6/30/2025	69,231	1,554	2,081	4,138	15
6/30/2024	67,922	108	1,811	4,359	N/A
3/31/2024	66,841	50	2,219	4,773	N/A
12/31/2023	65,760	-8	2,627	5,187	N/A
9/30/2023	65,027	805	2,431	4,971	N/A
6/25/2023	64,294	1,618	2,235	4,754	N/A
1/1/2023	62,124	1,716	1,250	3,796	N/A
10/1/2022	61,487	1,632	1,106	3,587	N/A
6/26/2022	60,849	1,547	962	3,378	N/A
1/2/2022	58,092	1,406	947	3,475	N/A
10/2/2021	56,913	1,474	1,591	4,050	N/A
6/27/2021	55,733	1,541	2,235	4,624	N/A
1/3/2021	50,205	818	3,114	5,380	N/A
10/3/2020	51,643	856	2,763	4,971	N/A
6/28/2020	53,080	894	2,412	4,561	N/A
3/28/2020	62,741	1,321	N/A	N/A	N/A
1/5/2020	61,807	1,477	1,117	2,994	N/A
10/5/2019	60,896	1,485	1,037	2,971	N/A
6/30/2019	59,984	1,492	957	2,948	N/A
3/31/2019	58,804	1,549	N/A	N/A	N/A
12/30/2018	57,624	1,605	1,060	3,034	N/A
9/30/2018	57,284	1,605	1,103	3,014	N/A
6/24/2018	56,944	1,605	N/A	2,994	N/A
12/31/2017	56,110	1,538	N/A	2,901	N/A
9/30/2017	55,572	1,480	N/A	3,012	N/A
6/25/2017	55,034	1,422	N/A	3,122	N/A
1/1/2017	54,077	574	N/A	3,301	N/A
10/1/2016	53,870	1,225	N/A	2,829	N/A
6/26/2016	53,664	1,876	N/A	2,358	N/A
1/3/2016	54,880	3,117	N/A	3,090	N/A
10/3/2015	56,940	2,713	N/A	3,217	N/A
6/28/2015	59,001	2,309	N/A	3,345	N/A
3/28/2015	61,212	2,278	N/A	3,141	N/A
1/4/2015	61,556	2,410	N/A	2,937	N/A
10/4/2014	61,254	2,431	N/A	3,205	N/A
6/29/2014	60,952	2,452	N/A	3,473	N/A
3/29/2014	60,721	2,402	N/A	3,017	N/A
1/5/2014	60,489	2,353	N/A	2,562	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WOW's forecast earnings growth (29.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: WOW's earnings (29.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (12.5% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WOW's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WOW's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (5.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WOW's revenue (3.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WOW's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (30.1%)

Woolworths Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target decreased by 7.4% to AU$33.26

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 24%

Woolworths Group Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2023 and for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024

Consensus forecasts updated

Price target decreased to AU$39.27

Recent updates

Here's Why Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Revenues Tell The Story For Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW)

Price target decreased by 7.4% to AU$33.26

Woolworths Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 31, 2024

New minor risk - Earnings quality

Woolworths Group's (ASX:WOW) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Final dividend of AU$0.97 announced

Is There An Opportunity With Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) 22% Undervaluation?

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Woolworths Group Limited Announces Special Dividend, Payable on or Around 30 September 2024

Woolworths Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Aug 27, 2025

Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

Now 14% overvalued after recent price rise

Now 20% overvalued after recent price rise

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW)

Here's Why Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable

First half dividend increased to AU$0.47

First half 2024 earnings released: AU$0.64 loss per share (vs AU$0.70 profit in 1H 2023)

Woolworths Group Announces Executive Changes

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 24%

Woolworths Group Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2023 and for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024

Is Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

There's Reason For Concern Over Woolworths Group Limited's (ASX:WOW) Price

MD, CEO & Executive Director exercised options and sold AU$2.8m worth of stock

Woolworths Group Limited Declares Fully Franked Final Dividend for the Six Months Ended June 25, 2023, Payable on September 27, 2023

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Woolworths Group Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Feb 21, 2024

Woolworths Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 26, 2023

Woolworths Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 26, 2023

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.67 (vs AU$0.55 in 1H 2022)

Woolworths Group Limited Announces Board Appointments, Effective 1 March 2023

Woolworths Group Limited Announces Board Appointments, Effective 1 March 2023

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) entered into an agreement to acquire to acquire 55% stake in Petspiration Group for approximately AUD 1.2 billion.

Woolworths Group Limited Announces Executive Appointments

Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop

MD, CEO & Executive Director recently sold AU$8.5m worth of stock

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AU$1.27 (vs AU$1.23 in FY 2021)

Woolworths Group Limited Announces Ordinary Fully Paid Distribution for the Six Months Ended June 26, 2022, Payable on September 27, 2022

Woolworths Group Announces Resignation of Claire Peters, Managing Director B2B & Everyday Needs

Woolworths Group Limited to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Feb 22, 2023

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) agreed to acquire a 80% stake in MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) from Sean Senvirtne for approximately AUD 220 million.

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) agreed to acquire a 80% stake in MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) for approximately AUD 220 million .

Woolworths Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 26, 2022

First half 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Woolworths Group Limited Declares Dividend for the Six Months Ended February 2, 2022, Payable on April 13, 2022

Consensus forecasts updated

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) made a non-binding proposal to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (ASX:API) for approximately AUD 860 million.

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) announces an Equity Buyback for AUD 2,000 million worth of its shares.

Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$1.23 (vs AU$0.93 in FY 2020)

Price target decreased to AU$39.27

Charter Hall Retail Real Estate Investment Trust (ASX:CQR) agreed to acquire Butler Central Shopping Centre in Butler from Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) for AUD 51.2 million.

Woolworths Group Limited (ASX:WOW) completed the acquisition of additional 28% stake in The Quantium Group Pty Lmited.

Earnings beat expectations, revenue disappoints

First half 2021 earnings released: EPS AU$0.91 (vs AU$0.71 in 1H 2020)

New 90-day high: AU$40.76

New 90-day high: AU$40.01

MD, CEO & Executive Director recently sold AU$2.0m worth of stock

New 90-day high: AU$39.46

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