About Wesfarmers Limited (WES)
Wesfarmers Limited is a Home Improvement Retail company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
WES trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$76.69
- Market Cap
- A$87.06B
- 52-Week High
- A$93.25
- 52-Week Low
- A$70.80
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement Retail
A$1,000 Invested in Wesfarmers Limited (WES)
How much would A$1,000 invested in WES be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in WES 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Wesfarmers Limited (WES) in 2025 would be worth A$939 as of November 2026, representing a -6.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WES 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Wesfarmers Limited (WES) in 2023 would be worth A$1,647 as of November 2026, representing a +64.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WES 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Wesfarmers Limited (WES) in 2021 would be worth A$1,619 as of November 2026, representing a +61.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WES 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Wesfarmers Limited (WES) in 2016 would be worth A$4,235 as of November 2026, representing a +323.5% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WES at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Wesfarmers Limited (WES) at IPO would be worth A$845,954 as of November 2026, representing a +84495.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Wesfarmers Limited (WES) has averaged a monthly return of +1.67% with a median return of +1.62%. The stock had 284 positive months (61%) and 178 negative months (38%). The best month in WES's history was February 1988 with a +25.3% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -24.6%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.8%), and October the weakest (-0.7%).
WES's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +74.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -63.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Wesfarmers Limited (WES) has delivered an average annual return of +20.68% with a median return of +15.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.65%. The stock posted gains in 30 years (79%) and losses in 8 years (21%).
WES's best year was 2001 with a +100.72% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -50.55%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. WES achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.77% | A$78.88 | A$76.69 |
| 2025 | +16.20% | A$67.88 | A$78.88 |
| 2024 | +29.12% | A$52.57 | A$67.88 |
| 2023 | +28.89% | A$40.79 | A$52.57 |
| 2022 | -19.64% | A$50.76 | A$40.79 |
| 2021 | +25.64% | A$40.40 | A$50.76 |
| 2020 | +26.18% | A$32.02 | A$40.40 |
| 2019 | +38.99% | A$23.04 | A$32.02 |
| 2018 | +9.01% | A$21.13 | A$23.04 |
| 2017 | +13.57% | A$18.61 | A$21.13 |
| 2016 | +7.84% | A$17.25 | A$18.61 |
| 2015 | +6.63% | A$16.18 | A$17.25 |
| 2014 | +0.94% | A$16.03 | A$16.18 |
| 2013 | +25.75% | A$12.75 | A$16.03 |
| 2012 | +34.34% | A$9.49 | A$12.75 |
| 2011 | -1.30% | A$9.61 | A$9.49 |
| 2010 | +8.19% | A$8.89 | A$9.61 |
| 2009 | +98.60% | A$4.47 | A$8.89 |
| 2008 | -50.55% | A$9.05 | A$4.47 |
| 2007 | +16.75% | A$7.75 | A$9.05 |
| 2006 | +10.85% | A$6.99 | A$7.75 |
| 2005 | -1.12% | A$7.07 | A$6.99 |
| 2004 | +60.91% | A$4.39 | A$7.07 |
| 2003 | +21.69% | A$3.61 | A$4.39 |
| 2002 | -9.58% | A$3.99 | A$3.61 |
| 2001 | +100.72% | A$1.99 | A$3.99 |
| 2000 | +38.83% | A$1.43 | A$1.99 |
| 1999 | +0.92% | A$1.42 | A$1.43 |
| 1998 | +16.66% | A$1.22 | A$1.42 |
| 1997 | +56.41% | A$0.78 | A$1.22 |
| 1996 | +14.13% | A$0.68 | A$0.78 |
| 1995 | +8.32% | A$0.63 | A$0.68 |
| 1994 | -2.20% | A$0.64 | A$0.63 |
| 1993 | +56.81% | A$0.41 | A$0.64 |
| 1992 | +28.33% | A$0.32 | A$0.41 |
| 1991 | +97.87% | A$0.16 | A$0.32 |
| 1990 | -29.62% | A$0.23 | A$0.16 |
| 1989 | +3.49% | A$0.22 | A$0.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WES
What sector is WES in? ▼
WES operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Home Improvement Retail industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has WES performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, WES has posted gains in 30 years (79% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +100.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WES? ▼
You can invest in WES 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 WES.
Last updated: 11/1/2026