Woolworths Group has posted a 3.2 per cent increase in third-quarter sales, reaching $17.3 billion for the 13 weeks ending 6 April 2025.
The company’s third quarter sales results revealed solid growth across its core Australian Food and B2B segments despite economic uncertainty and severe weather disruptions.
Australian Food sales rose 3.6 per cent to $13.05 billion, with eCommerce growth surging 16.3 per cent.
Amanda Bardwell, CEO of Woolworths Group, said cost of living remains a concern for customers, however customer scores were largely stable during the quarter and sales growth rates improved modestly across the Group.
“We remain focused on the priorities set out in February which include improving our retail fundamentals in value, availability and range, simplifying the way we work and unlocking the full potential of the Group.
“While the market remains competitive and consumer outlook uncertain, we are making progress in these areas and will provide a more detailed update at our full year results in August.”
The company also acknowledged the financial toll of flooding across Queensland and northern NSW.
“I would like to recognise the incredible efforts of our team to support weather affected parts of Queensland and Northern NSW during the period. This included airlifting essential items into Ingham and other communities isolated by floodwaters as well as the donation of groceries and essential items to local evacuation centres.
“These weather events have led to additional costs of $20-25 million due to higher stock loss, incremental transportation costs and damage to the Hervey Bay supermarket,” said Bardwell.
In the B2B sector, sales rose 6.3 per cent to $1.44 billion, with strong momentum in food services company PFD and export meat markets. However, Woolworths confirmed its Australian Grocery Wholesalers arm will be downsized following the loss of the Ampol contract.
Across the Tasman, New Zealand Food sales rose 4.8 per cent in local currency, driven by improved customer sentiment and strong eCommerce growth of 24.3 per cent. The company now has over two million Everyday Rewards members in New Zealand and plans to complete store rebranding to Woolworths NZ by the end of 2025.
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