Coles Aims for Automation and Online Growth as FY2026 Profit Rises
Coles Group says its supermarkets division remains the main driver of earnings and sales, with ongoing growth in supermarket trade and online groceries. The company reported FY2026 full-year results with net profit up about 13.7% and earnings per share around 81 cents, supported by margin improvement and lower financing costs. Multi-year automated distribution and fulfilment investment targets lower supply-chain costs, amid regulatory scrutiny of the sector and cautious consumer spending.