Coles Group Sees Q1 Sales Growth in Supermarkets, But Liquor Sales Lag; Stock Declines
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 30 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Sales Performance: Coles Group Ltd. reported a 3.9% increase in total sales revenue for the first quarter, reaching A$10.96 billion, driven by a 4.8% rise in supermarket sales to A$9.97 billion, while liquor sales fell by 1.1%.
Market Challenges: The liquor segment faced challenges with a 1.4% decline in comparable sales, attributed to consumers being budget-conscious.
CEO Insights: CEO Leah Weckert highlighted positive outcomes from transformation projects, including improved product availability and a 13.3% penetration in eCommerce sales.
Stock Performance: Following the report, Coles shares experienced a decline of approximately 3.1%, trading at A$22.01.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
