Wesfarmers (WES) is held by 37 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it fell 16.7%: on $10,000, −$1674. We explain 6 big moves in that time.
About WES
- SectorConsumer Discretionary
- IndustryConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
- Size$86.0b
- Held by37 ETFs
- Big moves6 in 1Y
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +3.0%30 Sep 2026· Sector Flow
Wesfarmers rose broadly in line with a strong ASX 200 session, with the excess move above the market likely reflecting sector rotation into quality retail/conglomerate names rather than any company-specific catalyst.
- −4.6%27 Aug 2026· Earnings Beat
Wesfarmers shares fell sharply after its FY26 results were released, as investors sold despite 8% profit growth and a higher dividend, suggesting the results met or only modestly beat expectations that were already priced into a richly valued stock.
- −4.0%2 Jul 2026· Analyst
Wesfarmers shares fell 4.03% on 2 July 2026, driven by a broker downgrade and broader retail sector pressure.
- +4.3%11 Jun 2026· Operational
Wesfarmers shares rose after its 2026 Strategy Briefing Day presentation, which outlined growth plans for key businesses.
- −5.6%19 Feb 2026· Earnings Miss
Wesfarmers shares slid 5.6% despite a profit jump, likely due to the market's negative reaction to the half-year results announcement on February 19, 2026.
- −7.0%30 Oct 2025· Earnings Miss
Wesfarmers shares fell sharply following its FY26 trading update, which was perceived negatively by the market.
Held by 37 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WES today.
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$8818.81%
- OZXXGlobal X Australia ex Financials & Resources ETF$8368.36%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$7497.49%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$7387.38%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$6876.87%
- VLCVanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF$5775.77%
- AQLTBetaShares Australian Quality ETF$5685.68%
- YMAXBetaShares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETF$5025.02%
- ILCiShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF$5005.00%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$4714.71%
Why did WES fall 5.6% on 19 Feb 2026?
Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers shares slid 5.6% despite a profit jump, likely due to the market's negative reaction to the half-year results announcement on February 19, 2026.
The price move occurred on February 18, 2026, one day before the half-year results were released, which is unusual. The news on the results date (Feb 19) shows a profit of $1.6 billion and a 9% profit growth, but shares slid, indicating the market was disappointed (possibly due to guidance or valuation concerns). The close timing of the move to the results announcement, despite the date mismatch, points to the earnings report as the primary driver. The slide despite profit jump suggests the result missed market expectations in some way, such as on guidance or specific divisions.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
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What it did to the 37 ETFs holding WES
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- GRPA8.81% of the fund−$50
- OZXX8.36% of the fund−$47
- IESG7.49% of the fund−$42
- AQTY7.38% of the fund−$42
- GEAR6.87% of the fund−$39
- VLC5.77% of the fund−$32
- AQLT5.68% of the fund−$32
- YMAX5.02% of the fund−$28
- ILC5.00% of the fund−$28
- VETH4.71% of the fund−$26
The 10 that hold it most. All 37 are listed on the page under Held by.