Westpac Profit Tops Estimates as Bank Increases Share Buyback
Westpac Banking Corp.’s profit beat estimates as higher interest rates buoyed the bank’s margins and handed investors an additional buyback worth A$1 billion ($660 million) as well as a special dividend.
Australian Lender Westpac's Annual Profit Falls 3%, Increases Buyback
Australia's third largest lender by market value reported net profit attributable of A$6.99 billion ($4.61 billion) for the year ended Sept. 30, compared with A$7.20 billion reported last year and an LSEG estimate of A$6.50 billion.
Westpac Says Annual Profit Falls 3%, Upbeat on Prospects -- Update
Westpac, like other lenders, has benefited from an elevated interest rate environment. Westpac on Monday said its net interest margin--a key profitability indicator which excludes Notable Items, Treasury and Markets--was 1.95% in its most recent year, down just 1 basis point on fiscal 2023.
Westpac Annual Profit Falls 3%, But Upbeat on Prospects
The lender said its annual net profit fell by 3%, but signaled hopes that demand for housing and business credit will rise in 2025 as Australia’s central bank joins global counterparts in cutting interest rates.
Australia's Westpac falls as higher expenses weigh on bottom line
Westpac Banking Corp, Australia's third largest lender by market value, said on Monday that its annual profit fell as expenses stemming from a technology upgrade blew out, sending its shares lower. The stock fell as much as 2.
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Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Hold Rating on Westpac Banking (WEBNF)
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Westpac’s departing King sees two pain points for Australia
Peter King leaves having steered Westpac through an impressive turnaround. But he sees two problems Australia needs to solve.