Westpac Banking Corporation Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Westpac Banking Corporation provides banking and other financial services in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through the Consumer, Business & Wealth, Institutional, and New Zealand segments. The company offers bank accounts, home and personal loans, credit cards, international and travel banking services, insurance, superannuation, investments, share trading, margin lending, private banking, and online banking services; savings and transactions accounts, loans and finance, payment solutions, insurance for businesses, foreign exchange and international money transfer, commercial business and industry banking; bank guarantee, business digital wallet, business setup, and business term deposits; and corporate online banking, transaction banking, corporate and structured finance, and trade and supply chain finance services. It serves individuals and consumers; small to medium businesses and commercial and agribusiness customers; high-net-worth individuals; and corporate and institutional and government customers. The company was formerly known as Bank of New South Wales and changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation in October 1982. Westpac Banking Corporation was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
19.86
PB ratio
1.85
Dividend yield
3.92%
Beta
0.79
Market cap
$135.13B
Enterprise value
$269.40B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Banks - Diversified / Financial Services |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 35236 |
| Website | https://www.westpac.com.au |
| Mailing address | Westpac Place Level 18 275 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia |
| Phone / Fax | 61 2 9155 7713 / 61 2 9055 3575 |
Dividends
More: Westpac Banking Corporation Dividend history, yield and payout ratio
Dividend yield
3.92%
Dividend amount
$1.54
Payout ratio
76.23%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Westpac Banking Corporation paid $1.54 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 06 Nov 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 76.23%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.WBC dividend payout ratio is between 70-90%. The lower dividend payout ratio is preferrable since it provides company margin to grow the dividends in future.
Company Executives
As of Feb 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Westpac Banking Corporation.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Anthony James Miller B.A., L.L.B. | Group CEO & MD | 55 | |
| Mr. Scott Collary B.A. | Group Chief Information Officer | 61 | |
| Ms. Kate Dee B.A. | Chief People Officer | 47 | |
| Ms. Carolyn McCann B.A. | Chief Executive of Consumer | 53 | |
| Mr. Ryan Armand Zanin C.F.A. | Chief Risk Officer | 62 | |
| Mr. Peter Herbert | Chief Transformation Officer | 43 | |
| Ms. Carolyn Hoy B.A., L.L.B. | Acting Group Executive of Customer & Corporate Services | 49 | |
| Mr. Paul Fowler B.Com., L.L.B. | Chief Executive of Business & Wealth | 46 | |
| Ms. Catherine Anne McGrath B.Com., L.L.B. | Chief Executive Officer of Westpac New Zealand Limited | 54 | |
| Ms. Nell C. Hutton B.Com. | Chief Executive of Westpac Institutional Bank | 49 |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
31.49%
Operating margin
56.03%
Return on assets
0.63%
Return on equity
9.55%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Westpac Banking Corporation is 135.13B and its enterprise value is 269.40B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of WBC is 12.27. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of WBC is -.
The WBC's stocks Beta value is 0.79 making it 21% less volatile compared to ASX market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
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Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Westpac Banking Corporation's Stock Symbol?
Westpac Banking Corporation trades on ASX under the ticker symbol "WBC".
2. What is Westpac Banking Corporation's stock price today?
One share of WBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $39.53.
3. How can I contact Westpac Banking Corporation?
Westpac Banking Corporation's mailing address is Westpac Place Level 18 275 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia. The company can be reached via phone at 61 2 9155 7713.
4. What is Westpac Banking Corporation's official website?
The official website of Westpac Banking Corporation is https://www.westpac.com.au.