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1h agoWestpac reports mixed results as annual profit dips but beats market expectations
Westpac Banking Corporation posted a 2% decline in annual profit but exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting its shares to rise nearly 3% in early trade. The bank attributed the profit dip to higher operating costs and tighter margins, though improved credit quality and digital-banking adoption supported overall performance. Analysts highlighted that stable loan growth and disciplined provisioning helped offset pressures from a challenging economic backdrop.
Despite the modest earnings decline, investor sentiment improved as the results demonstrated operational resilience and stronger-than-expected financial stability.
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1h agoWestpac reports mixed results as annual profit dips but beats market expectations
Westpac Banking Corporation posted a 2% decline in annual profit but exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting its shares to rise nearly 3% in early trade. The bank attributed the profit dip to higher operating costs and tighter margins, though improved credit quality and digital-banking adoption supported overall performance. Analysts highlighted that stable loan growth and disciplined provisioning helped offset pressures from a challenging economic backdrop.
Despite the modest earnings decline, investor sentiment improved as the results demonstrated operational resilience and stronger-than-expected financial stability.
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Westpac’s annual profit fell 2% but beat expectations, lifting shares as improved credit quality and stable loan growth supported financial performance.
Westpac Banking Corporation posted a 2% decline in annual profit but exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting its shares to rise nearly 3% in early trade. The bank attributed the profit dip to higher operating costs and tighter margins, though improved credit quality and digital-banking adoption supported overall performance. Analysts highlighted that stable loan growth and disciplined provisioning helped offset pressures from a challenging economic backdrop.
Despite the modest earnings decline, investor sentiment improved as the results demonstrated operational resilience and stronger-than-expected financial stability.
Westpac Banking Corporation posted a 2% decline in annual profit but exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting its shares to rise nearly 3% in early trade. The bank attributed the profit dip to higher operating costs and tighter margins, though improved credit quality and digital-banking adoption supported overall performance. Analysts highlighted that stable loan growth and disciplined provisioning helped offset pressures from a challenging economic backdrop.
Despite the modest earnings decline, investor sentiment improved as the results demonstrated operational resilience and stronger-than-expected financial stability.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 11:51 IST