Woolworths Group posts 2.7 per cent sales increase in first quarter

Woolworths Group’s sales increased 2.7 per cent year over year to $18.48 billion from $18.0 billion in the fiscal first quarter, thanks to a stronger performance in the majority of its segments.

Australian food sales rose 2.1 per cent to $13.89 billion while Australian B2B sales climbed 6.2 per cent to $1.57 billion during the 14-week period ended October 5, 2025.

“By category, fresh and grocery food were solid in Q1 while pet and baby continued to underperform in store and tobacco sales declined by 51 per cent. In e-commerce, sales grew by 12.9 per cent and on demand growth remained a highlight,” said Amanda Bardwell, Woolworths Group CEO.

“E-commerce sales delivered or picked up in under two hours increased by 39 per cent as customers seek greater convenience.”

Bardwell noted that Milkrun remains its fastest growing e-commerce proposition and is now available at 628 stores, with 113 new stores added during the quarter.

Similarly, New Zealand food sales jumped inched 2.5 per cent higher to $1.98 billion, also driven by strong e-commerce growth.

W Living sales grew 3.3 per cent to $1.39 billion as Big W sales improved 1 per cent to $1.14 billion while Petstock sales surged 15.8 per cent to $238 million, attributed to the expansion of its network and the inclusion of wholesale revenue from distributors Big Dog and TimePet.

MyDeal, which the company shut down by the end of September, contributed sales of $14 million.

Sales from the group’s ‘other’ segment, which includes revenue from Quantum, soared 13.8 per cent to $66 million.

“Looking ahead, we are cautiously optimistic about our key trading quarter and we have strong plans in place for our customers for the festive season including a refreshed seasonal range,” said Bardwell.

“Woolworths Food Retail sales in Q2 to date have increased by 3.2 per cent (5.0 per cent excluding tobacco) as we continue our focus on rebuilding momentum.”

“It will take some time for the full benefits of our strategic actions to be realised but we remain confident the steps we are taking will lead to meaningful improvements for our customers and our shareholders.”