Coles Group Limited

COL · Consumer Defensive

About Coles Group Limited (COL)

Coles Group Limited is a Grocery Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

COL trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$21.66
Market Cap
A$29.11B
52-Week High
A$24.75
52-Week Low
A$20.10
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores

A$1,000 Invested in Coles Group Limited (COL)

1 Year
A$1,018
+2%
3 Years
A$1,577
+58%
5 Years
A$1,513
+51%
Since IPO
A$2,443
+144%

How much would A$1,000 invested in COL be worth today?

What would A$1,000 invested in COL 1 year ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Coles Group Limited (COL) in 2025 would be worth A$1,018 as of November 2026, representing a +1.8% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in COL 3 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Coles Group Limited (COL) in 2023 would be worth A$1,577 as of November 2026, representing a +57.7% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in COL 5 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Coles Group Limited (COL) in 2021 would be worth A$1,513 as of November 2026, representing a +51.3% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in COL at IPO be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Coles Group Limited (COL) at IPO would be worth A$2,443 as of November 2026, representing a +144.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.09%
Positive Months
56
59% of 95
Negative Months
39
41% of 95
Data Period
7+ years
95 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Aug 2025 (+15.1%)
Best month on avg: June (+4.8%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2021 (-14.0%)
Worst month on avg: February (-2.6%)

Over the past 7+ years (95 months), Coles Group Limited (COL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.09% with a median return of +1.14%. The stock had 56 positive months (59%) and 39 negative months (41%). The best month in COL's history was August 2025 with a +15.1% return, while the worst was February 2021 at -14.0%. Historically, June tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and February the weakest (-2.6%).

COL's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +28.9%, and the worst was 2022 at -1.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 8 years of trading history, Coles Group Limited (COL) has delivered an average annual return of +12.43% with a median return of +10.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.77%. The stock posted gains in 7 years (88%) and losses in 1 years (13%).

COL's best year was 2019 with a +29.80% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -3.39%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. COL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 4 years.

Avg Return
+12.43%
Best Year
2019 (+29.80%)
Worst Year
2022 (-3.39%)
Positive Years
7/8
Year Return Start End
2026 +4.65% A$20.70 A$21.66
2025 +17.22% A$17.66 A$20.70
2024 +21.85% A$14.49 A$17.66
2023 +0.17% A$14.47 A$14.49
2022 -3.39% A$14.97 A$14.47
2021 +2.58% A$14.60 A$14.97
2020 +26.53% A$11.54 A$14.60
2019 +29.80% A$8.89 A$11.54

Frequently Asked Questions: COL

What sector is COL in? ▼

COL operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Grocery Stores industry.

How has COL performed historically? ▼

Over 8 years of trading history, COL has posted gains in 7 years (88% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +29.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in COL? ▼

You can invest in COL through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold COL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026