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Woolworths earnings preview: What we're looking for in WOW results
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Woolworths earnings preview: What we're looking for in WOW results
Another ASX200 heavyweight reports on Wednesday. Here's what our analyst is looking out for and where the stock's valuation sits today.
Joseph Taylor | 25 August 2024
What do we think of the shares after a difficult period for Coles and Woolies
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What do we think of the shares after a difficult period for Coles and Woolies
Bad press and political pressure on the two ASX listed supermarkets with a 65% share of the local market.
Johannes Faul | 28 February 2024
Aldi to benefit as shoppers shift to cheaper private label groceries
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Aldi to benefit as shoppers shift to cheaper private label groceries
Australia's largest supermarket chains say people are changing the way they shop - a shift that may benefit discount supermarket chain Aldi.
Megan Neil | 03 May 2023
Analyst insights: A check-in on the retail sector
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Analyst insights: A check-in on the retail sector
Morningstar's Johannes Faul says this food retailer continues to be a growth story despite disappointing first-half earnings. 
Johannes Faul | 02 April 2023
The supermarket wars: Aldi gaining on Woolworths and Coles
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The supermarket wars: Aldi gaining on Woolworths and Coles
Rising consumer prices are pushing more shoppers towards Aldi, a new report shows. Here's what it means for the two major supermarkets.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 16 February 2023
Supermarkets have a complicated relationship status: Reporting season
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Supermarkets have a complicated relationship status: Reporting season
Director of equity research Johannes Faul discusses highlights from Woolworths and Coles this reporting season.
Johannes Faul | 26 August 2022
Jump in grocery prices supports supermarket profits, for now
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Jump in grocery prices supports supermarket profits, for now
Morningstar's Faul warns the boost to earnings is “temporary” as inflation tapers off, leaving Coles and Woolworths overvalued.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 17 May 2022
Woolworths profits dip as covid costs jump
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Woolworths profits dip as covid costs jump
Dividends fall following the spinoff of liquor and gaming into the separately listed Endeavour Group.
Lewis Jackson | 23 February 2022
Coles forced to boost spending amid shift to online groceries
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Coles forced to boost spending amid shift to online groceries
It’s got the balance sheet to do it, but it lags behind larger rival Woolworths.  
Lex Hall | 22 June 2021
Morningstar urges votes in favour of Woolies Endeavour demerger
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Morningstar urges votes in favour of Woolies Endeavour demerger
Separating from the liquor and gaming business will boost Woolworths’ ESG credentials, says Johannes Faul.
Emma Rapaport | 11 May 2021