Woolworths FY26 headline EPS rises 5.3% to 282.3 cents; turnover climbs 4.2% to R 82.8 billion

• Woolworths Holdings posted profit before tax of ZAR 3.2 billion, up 5.2%, on turnover of ZAR 82.8 billion, up 4.2%.
• Headline earnings per share rose 5.3% to 282.3 cents; earnings per share fell 3.8% to 263 cents.
• Total dividend per share increased 5.9% to 199 cents; final dividend held at 81 cents, with payment set for Sept. 28.
• Net borrowings excluding lease liabilities climbed to ZAR 5.9 billion; return on capital employed improved to 17%.
• Group CEO succession completed as Sam Ngumeni took over from Roy Bagattini on June 1.

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