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WBC.AU WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

Not Yet Opened 05-09 16:12:00 AEST

26.32

-0.82

-3.02%

High26.80	Low26.26	Vol15.10M
Open26.76	D1 Closing27.14	Amplitude1.99%
Mkt Cap91.30B	Tradable Cap90.54B	Total Shares3.47B
T/O391.76M	T/O Rate0.44%	Tradable Shares3.44B
P/B--	ROE--	EPS0.00
52wk High--	52wk Low--	P/E--
Dividend--	Div.Yield--	ROA--

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Who would have thought it!?>>Access today's full Evening Wrap from Market Index<<. Please note that as of Monday 13th May, 2024, we will no longer be posting the Evening Wrap onto the Livewire Markets website. If you would like to continue reading the Evening Wrap, we would encourage you to view this on Market Index and signup to the free daily email so you can receive it straight to your inbox.Hit the ‘like’ button to let us know.following me below and you’ll be notified every time I post a wire","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":{"source":"livewire_stock","url":"https://www.livewiremarkets.com/wires/asx-200-lower-as-consumer-stocks-dumped-and-cba-disappoints-lithium-stocks-resurgence-continues","rn_cache_url":null,"directOrigin":true},"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.livewiremarkets.com/wires/asx-200-lower-as-consumer-stocks-dumped-and-cba-disappoints-lithium-stocks-resurgence-continues","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2434237031","title":"BUZZ-Australia's Westpac slips on ex-dividend trade","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2434237031","media":"Reuters","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2434237031?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-09 11:50","pubTimestamp":1715226646,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"** Shares of Westpac    fall as much as 5.6% to A$26.330, posting its biggest intraday percentage decline since June 14, 2022   ** The country's third-largest lender trades ex-dividend   ** Co on Monday declared an interim dividend of 75 AU cents per share and a special dividend of 15 AU cents apiece    ** About 7.7 mln shares change hands, compared with the 30-day average volume of around 5.7 mln shares   ** Stock up 21.8% YTD, based on last close ","market":null,"thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://api.rkd.refinitiv.com/api/News/News.svc/REST/News_1/RetrieveStoryML_1","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2434031866","title":"Why Baby Bunting, JB Hi-Fi, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are falling today","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2434031866","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2434031866?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-09 11:22","pubTimestamp":1715224923,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"In afternoon trade, theS&P/ASX 200 Index(ASX: XJO) is on course to record a disappointing decline. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is down 0.8% to 7,741.2 points. Four ASX shares that are ","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/09/why-baby-bunting-jb-hi-fi-temple-webster-and-westpac-shares-are-falling-today/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2434035950","title":"Why are Westpac shares slumping 5% on Thursday?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2434035950","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2434035950?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-09 10:45","pubTimestamp":1715222744,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"Have you checked the Westpac Banking Corp  share price today?Before you faint at the drastic decline, there's a rather simple and relieving explanation.Shares in the banking major are 5.5% lower to $26.36 as we head into the afternoon. If it's any consolation, the S&P/ASX 200 Index  is 0.74% worse for wear. Aussie investors are skittish today as numerous ASX retail shares reveal underwhelming sales updates, further demonstrating weakness in consumer spending.what is the catalyst sending this $92 billion bank to the bottom of the barrel today?This is when the company's shares begin trading without the claim to the next dividend payment. All shareholders on Westpac's share register yesterday will snag the 90 cents per share fully franked dividend, but anyone added to the list today will not.There's a chance Commonwealth Bank of Australia's  third-quarter update is also weighing on Westpac today.The big four banks are all in the red day following the news. Westpac shares, though, are the ","market":"hk","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/09/why-are-westpac-shares-slumping-5-on-thursday/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2434705938","title":"5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2434705938","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2434705938?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-09 04:21","pubTimestamp":1715199697,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"On Wednesday, theS&P/ASX 200 Index continued its winning run and pushed higher. The benchmark index rose 0.15% to 7,804.5 points. Will the market be able to build on this on Thursday?","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/09/5-things-to-watch-on-the-asx-200-on-thursday-217/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2434702569","title":"analysis:Rise of mortgage brokers transforms the profit banks once made on home loans","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2434702569","media":"ABC News","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2434702569?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-09 02:53","pubTimestamp":1715194397,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"For the first time in more than 30 years, the profit from business lending is outstripping mortgages. The reason lies in the rise of mortgage brokers.","market":"hk","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":{"source":"abcau_stock","url":"https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/ian-verrender-mortgage-brokers-eating-bank-profits/103821972","rn_cache_url":null,"directOrigin":true},"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/ian-verrender-mortgage-brokers-eating-bank-profits/103821972","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433414117","title":"Westpac Banking Corp's Dividend Analysis","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433414117","media":"GuruFocus.com","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433414117?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-08 19:06","pubTimestamp":1715166368,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"Westpac Banking Corp  recently announced a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on 2024-06-25, with the ex-dividend date set for 2024-05-09. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into Westpac Banking Corp's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.A Glimpse at Westpac Banking Corp's Dividend History. Breaking Down Westpac Banking Corp's Dividend Yield and Growth. To assess the sustainability of the dividend, one needs to evaluate the company's payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio provides insights into the portion of earnings the company distributes as dividends. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. 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Here's why you need to hurry","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433672467","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433672467?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-08 11:03","pubTimestamp":1715137426,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"It's been an interesting day for the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) so far this Wednesday. Westpac shares opened in the green this morning, starting out at $28 flat after closing at $27.89 yesterday.","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/08/want-the-massive-westpac-dividend-heres-why-you-need-to-hurry/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433312762","title":"Australia lending rules make banks go 'too hard' on due diligence, says Westpac","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433312762","media":"Reuters","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433312762?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-08 10:46","pubTimestamp":1715136380,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"SYDNEY, May 8  - Australia's \"responsible lending\" rules have led to longer mortgage approvals without fixing structural problems in the property market, the country's third-biggest bank by assets said on Wednesday.   A housing-affordability crisis, which economists said could lead to a generation retiring without owning homes, was the product of supply shortage, not difficulty servicing loans, Westpac Banking    CEO Peter King said.   King joined other Australian bank CEOs who have said regulatory tightening on loan approvals has added pressure to an industry dealing with narrowing profit margins.   \"There's an efficiency argument there,\" King told the Macquarie Australia Conference. \"It's about how much information do we collect and how long does it take?","market":null,"thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://api.rkd.refinitiv.com/api/News/News.svc/REST/News_1/RetrieveStoryML_1","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433176028","title":"Westpac positive but keeps powder dry as global risks loom","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433176028","media":"The West Australian","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433176028?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-08 03:12","pubTimestamp":1715109176,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"Westpac chief executive Peter King says the bank is keeping some powder dry amid global uncertainty but believes the nation’s economy remains resilient.","market":"us","thumbnail":"https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-14590328/07ad4f81cff0e00d0c37d0ebd95c7b83ca428b9d.jpg","type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":["https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-14590328/07ad4f81cff0e00d0c37d0ebd95c7b83ca428b9d.jpg"],"rights":{"source":"thewest_stock","url":"https://thewest.com.au/business/banking/westpac-positive-on-national-economy-but-keeps-some-powder-dry-as-global-risks-loom-c-14590328","rn_cache_url":null,"directOrigin":true},"property":["earning"],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://thewest.com.au/business/banking/westpac-positive-on-national-economy-but-keeps-some-powder-dry-as-global-risks-loom-c-14590328","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433225831","title":"Westpac’s business boss eyes fast-charging financing demand","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433225831","media":"The Australian Financial Review","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433225831?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 15:19","pubTimestamp":1715066340,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"Demand for business financing will shoot higher over the next six months as sectors like manufacturing and energy reap the benefits of higher fiscal support, says Westpac executive Anthony Miller.Mr Miller, who was appointed to lead the bank’s business and wealth team last July, said “business credit growth will be as good, if not better, than in the first half”, after Westpac, ANZ and National Australia Bank all reported robust loan pipelines in their March 31 half-year results.","market":"fut","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/westpac-s-business-boss-eyes-fast-charging-financing-demand-20240507-p5fpih","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433996812","title":"Are CBA shares a buy or a sell ahead of Thursday's update?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433996812","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433996812?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 11:16","pubTimestamp":1715051761,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"It's a big week for ASX bank shares this week. We've already had earnings reports from two of the big four banks thus far. And owners of Commonwealth Bank of Australia  shares will get a look at a quarterly update later this week.Yesterday, we went through the latest results from Westpac Banking Corp . These included a hike to the company's interim dividend, as well as a new $1.5 billion share buyback program.Today, ANZ Group Holdings Ltd  released its own set of earnings for the six months to 31 March. The headline ended up being similar to that of Westpac, with ANZ revealing a decent hike to its interim dividend, as well as a new $2 billion share buyback.And on Thursday, we'll hear from CBA – the ASX's largest bank stock by a country mile.ASX 200 bank stock set to deliver quarterly update. Now CBA's update on Thursday will be a quarterly update, not a full earnings report. That means we probably won't get any new dividend or share buyback announcements, just an update on how CBA's fi","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/07/are-cba-shares-a-buy-or-a-sell-ahead-of-thursdays-update/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433666282","title":"BUZZ-Australian lender Westpac climbs to 2-month high","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433666282","media":"Reuters","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433666282?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 09:22","pubTimestamp":1715044948,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"(Adds share moves)   ** Shares of Australia's no.3 lender Westpac    rise as much as 1.6% to A$27.55, their highest level since March 8   ** Stock on track for a fourth consecutive session of gains, i","market":null,"thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://api.rkd.refinitiv.com/api/News/News.svc/REST/News_1/RetrieveStoryML_1","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433658292","title":"Westpac's Margin Supported by Moderating Mortgage Competition -- Market Talk","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433658292","media":"Dow Jones","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433658292?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 09:06","pubTimestamp":1715043960,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"0106 GMT - Westpac's 1H FY 2024 net interest margin of 1.94%, excluding notables, was ahead of Jarden's and consensus estimates, with a key driver being moderating mortgage competition, say Jarden analysts Carlos Cacho and Jeff Cai in a note. Meanwhile, the stabilization of core NIM at 1.80% was a highlight, with guidance suggesting it should remain flattish ahead, says Jarden. \"That said, the better-than-expected results were arguably overshadowed by unanswered questions on the outlook, namely the outlook for costs in FY 2025,\" says Jarden, which keeps an overweight call on Westpac's stock. ","market":"fut","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://dowjonesnews.com/newdjn/logon.aspx?AL=N","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433251811","title":"Westpac's Core Earnings Outlook May Outpace Peers -- Market Talk","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433251811","media":"Dow Jones","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433251811?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 07:35","pubTimestamp":1715038500,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"2335 GMT - While Westpac's 1H FY 2024 results were largely in-line, Citi analysts Brendan Sproules and Thomas Strong say there were plenty of positive signs in the details. For example, in a note they say that Westpac's net interest margin looks to have been better managed than peers, while loan growth is expected to be resilient and in the mid-single digits. Costs will head higher, albeit FY 2025 consensus of A$11.37 billion \"looks in the ballpark,\" says Citi. It adds that \"these items indicate a more resilient core earnings outlook than peers.\"","market":"sg","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":["earning"],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://dowjonesnews.com/newdjn/logon.aspx?AL=N","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433225634","title":"What are brokers saying about Westpac shares following the bank's results?","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433225634","media":"MotleyFool","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433225634?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 06:58","pubTimestamp":1715036312,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"Westpac Banking Corp  shares were on form on Monday. The banking giant's shares rose over 2.5% to $27.12. Investors were buying the company's shares in response to its half-year results. In case you missed it, Westpac's net profit before one-offs came in at $3,506 million. This represents an 8% decline on the prior corresponding period and a 1% fall on the second half of FY 2023. However, this was ahead of expectations. As was its interim dividend of 75 cents per share and surprise 15 cents per share special dividend, and its $1 billion on-market share buyback. This gain leaves Westpac's shares trading within touching distance of their 52-week high of $27.70. But can they go higher from here?Let's take a look at what one leading broker is saying after updating its financial model. Can Westpac shares keep rising?","market":"us","thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://www.fool.com.au/2024/05/07/what-are-brokers-saying-about-westpac-shares-following-the-banks-results/","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433234630","title":"BUZZ-Citi raises price target for Australian lender Westpac","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433234630","media":"Reuters","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433234630?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-07 05:22","pubTimestamp":1715030566,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"** Brokerage Citi raises price target on Australian lender Westpac Banking Corp    to A$24.75 from A$22.25   ** However, maintains a \"sell\" rating    ** Australia's No. 3 lender boosted its buyback programme by A$1 billion  and declared a special dividend on Monday, citing a strong balance sheet, despite a 16% slump in first-half profit    ** Citi says the buyback and special dividend trend will continue; forecasts two further special dividends of 15 AU cents apiece as well as A$1.0 bln-A$1.5 bln of further buybacks over 2H24 and 1H25 period   ** Citi notes Westpac's core net interest margin, excluding the volatile items, has remained stable for six months and ahead of its peers    ** 3 of 13 analysts rate the stock \"buy\", 4 \"hold\" and 6 \"sell\" or lower; their median PT is A$23.58 – LSEG data   ** Stock has risen 18.43% this year, as of last close  ","market":null,"thumbnail":null,"type":0,"news_type":0,"thumbnails":[],"rights":null,"property":[],"language":"en","translate_title":"","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"source_url":"https://api.rkd.refinitiv.com/api/News/News.svc/REST/News_1/RetrieveStoryML_1","is_publish_highlight":false,"gpt_icon":0},{"id":"2433448516","title":"Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2433448516","media":"Dow Jones","top":-1,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2433448516?lang=en_us&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2024-05-06 16:20","pubTimestamp":1714983600,"startTime":"0","endTime":"0","summary":"The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET.0510 GMT - Macquarie's investment case continues to hinge around asset realizations, capital deployment and performance fees in its asset management unit, says UBS analyst John Storey in a note. Also of importance is the sustainability of profits within its commodities and global markets business, as well as improvements in capital market activity in Macquarie Capital, he adds. Visible Alpha net profit consensus numbers for FY 2025 look achievable in the context of the 2H FY 2024 result. UBS stays neutral-rated on Macquarie, but raises its target price by 8.1% to A$200.00. Macquarie last up 1.1% at A$185.91. . 0406 GMT - Malaysia's equity market seems to be on track for continued growth, Citi head of Malaysia research Megat Fais says in a note. 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