Woolworths Group Limited

ASX:WOW Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$49.2b

Woolworths Group Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Woolworths Group's CEO is Amanda Bardwell, appointed in Sep 2024, has a tenure of 1.75 years. total yearly compensation is A$4.22M, comprised of 48.6% salary and 51.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.004% of the company’s shares, worth A$1.79M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5 years and 4.7 years respectively.

Key information

Amanda Bardwell

Chief executive officer

AU$4.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage48.59%
CEO tenure1.8yrs
CEO ownership0.004%
Management average tenure5yrs
Board average tenure4.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 12

WOW: Cost Cuts And Modest Model Tweaks Will Shape A Steady Outlook

Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to Woolworths Group's fair value estimate, with the price target moving from A$34.80 to A$34.84 as they refresh inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Woolworths Group plans to offshore hundreds of corporate roles as part of a new cost-cutting program, according to recent news reports (source: recent news stories).
Narrative Update • May 28

WOW: Minor Model Adjustments Will Guide A Steady And Balanced Outlook

Analysts have slightly reduced their Woolworths Group price target to A$34.80 from A$34.85, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E settings. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$34.85 moved slightly to A$34.80, reflecting minor model adjustments.
Narrative Update • May 02

WOW: Dividend Clarity And Stable Expectations Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their Woolworths Group price target slightly to A$34.85 from A$35.39, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Woolworths Group declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.45 per share for the six months ending 4 January 2026, giving investors clarity on near term income expectations (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Apr 16

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Dividend Stability Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Narrative Update: Woolworths Group Analyst Price Target The analyst price target for Woolworths Group has shifted only marginally, sitting around A$35.39, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples, supported by recent positive Street research on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including a bullish initiation from Goldman Sachs, offers a mix of optimism and caution around Woolworths Group at around A$35.39 per share.
Narrative Update • Apr 02

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Dividend Stability Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

Analysts have updated their Woolworths Group price target to A$35.39, reflecting slight tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent bullish research coverage. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that a higher A$35.39 target price implies confidence in Woolworths Group’s ability to support its current P/E assumptions through consistent execution on core supermarket operations.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Dividend Outlook Will Guide A Balanced View

Analysts have modestly revised their A$ price target for Woolworths Group, reflecting small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E assumptions following recent bullish research coverage. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the recent research coverage supports a constructive view on Woolworths Group, which they see as consistent with modest upward adjustments to valuation inputs such as the discount rate and long term P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Mar 04

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Dividend Clarity Will Support A Measured Outlook

Analysts have lifted their Woolworths Group price target from A$31.28 to A$35.39, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to slightly higher revenue expectations as support for the new A$35.39 price target, suggesting the current valuation assumes the group can sustain its core supermarket earnings and incremental growth areas.
Narrative Update • Feb 17

WOW: Bullish Coverage And Refined Assumptions Will Guide A Measured Outlook

Analysts have nudged their Woolworths Group price target higher to about A$31.28 from roughly A$30.91, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research that began coverage with a bullish stance. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the refreshed coverage and higher price target as a sign that current valuation assumptions on discount rates and P/E multiples may still leave room for upside if execution matches their expectations.
Narrative Update • Feb 02

WOW: Refined Discount Rates And Stable P/E Will Guide A Measured Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Woolworths Group slightly higher to about A$30.91 per share from A$30.86, citing refreshed assumptions around discount rates, modestly stronger revenue growth and a steady future P/E outlook following recent bullish research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent bullish research coverage has focused on refreshed assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and a steady future P/E outlook, which collectively feed into the updated A$30.91 price target.
Narrative Update • Jan 19

WOW: Modest Margin Improvements And Refined Assumptions Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target for Woolworths Group from A$30.51 to A$30.86, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, modest revenue growth expectations, slightly firmer profit margins, and a small adjustment to future P/E multiples following recent bullish research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the uplift in the price target to A$30.86 as support for their view that current valuation assumptions, including the revised P/E multiples, still leave room for Woolworths Group to execute on its plans without stretching expectations.
Analysis Article • Sep 02

Woolworths Group's (ASX:WOW) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Woolworths Group Limited ( ASX:WOW ) recently. We have done...
Analysis Article • Aug 30

Woolworths Group's (ASX:WOW) Dividend Will Be A$0.45

Woolworths Group Limited ( ASX:WOW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.45 per share on the 26th of...
Narrative Update • Aug 28

Supply Chain Automation And Digital Channels Will Transform Retail

A slight moderation in both future P/E expectations and revenue growth forecasts has driven a downward revision in the consensus Analyst Price Target for Woolworths Group from A$31.75 to A$30.51. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Woolworths Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target has fallen slightly from A$31.75 to A$30.51.
Analysis Article • Aug 27

Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
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New Narrative • Feb 09

Digital Transformation And BIG W Expansion Will Improve Customer Engagement And Efficiency

Woolworths' digital focus and AI adoption are expected to drive operational efficiencies and lower costs, improving net margins and earnings.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Amanda Bardwell's remuneration changed compared to Woolworths Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jan 04 2026n/an/a

AU$598m

Oct 04 2025n/an/a

AU$781m

Jun 29 2025n/an/a

AU$963m

Mar 29 2025n/an/a

AU$1b

Jan 05 2025n/an/a

AU$2b

Oct 05 2024n/an/a

AU$868m

Jun 30 2024AU$2mAU$1m

AU$108m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

AU$50m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

-AU$8m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

AU$805m

Jun 25 2023AU$3mAU$970k

AU$2b

Jan 01 2023n/an/a

AU$2b

Oct 01 2022n/an/a

AU$2b

Jun 26 2022AU$3mAU$932k

AU$2b

Compensation vs Market: Amanda's total compensation ($USD2.91M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD3.88M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Amanda's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

Amanda Bardwell

1.8yrs
Tenure
AU$4,223,532
Compensation

Ms. Amanda Bardwell, BBus, MBA, had been Managing Director of WooliesX at Woolworths Group Limited since May 2017 until September 1, 2024 and serves as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Amanda Bardwell
CEO, MD & Director1.8yrsAU$4.22m0.0036%
A$ 1.8m
Stephen Harrison
Chief Financial Officer6.8yrsAU$2.76m0.0023%
A$ 1.1m
Annette Karantoni
Managing Director of Woolworths Retail4.7yrsAU$907.96k0.0037%
A$ 1.8m
John Hunt
Chief Information & Replenishment Officer9.4yrsno datano data
Paul van Meurs
Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Peter Atkin
Chief Legal Officerless than a yearno datano data
Simon Lowden
Chief Officer of Group Affairs1.3yrsno datano data
Von Ingram
Managing Director of W Living7.9yrsno datano data
Mike Tyquin
Managing Director of Cartologyno datano datano data
Rob McCartney
Chief Medical Officer & MD of Woolworths 3605.8yrsno datano data
Pejman Okhovat
Managing Director of BIG W5.2yrsno datano data
Amitabh Mall
MD of Group ECOMX and Chief Digital & Analytics Officer4.9yrsno datano data
5.0yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: WOW's management team is seasoned and experienced (5 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Amanda Bardwell
CEO, MD & Director1.8yrsAU$4.22m0.0036%
A$ 1.8m
Philip Chronican
Independent Non-Executive Director4.7yrsAU$364.41k0.0016%
A$ 806.1k
Kenneth Meyer
Non-Executive Directorless than a yearno data0.000080%
A$ 39.3k
Kathryn Tesija
Independent Non-Executive Director10.1yrsAU$388.13k0.00074%
A$ 363.7k
Scott Perkins
Independent Non-Executive Chairman11.8yrsAU$826.74k0.0041%
A$ 2.0m
Warwick Bray
Independent Non-Executive Director3.3yrsAU$364.42k0.00074%
A$ 363.7k
Jennifer Carr-Smith
Independent Non-Executive Director7.1yrsAU$398.14kno data
Maxine Brenner
Independent Non-Executive Director5.5yrsAU$396.91k0.00073%
A$ 358.8k
Jonathan Alferness
Non-Executive Directorless than a yearno datano data
4.7yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: WOW's board of directors are considered experienced (4.7 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/28 05:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/26 00:00
Earnings2026/01/04
Annual Earnings2025/06/29

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Woolworths Group Limited is covered by 25 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.

AnalystInstitution
Thomas KierathBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Jonathan SnapeBell Potter
David ErringtonBofA Global Research