About Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)
Westpac Banking Corporation is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
WBC trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$36.82
- Market Cap
- A$125.74B
- 52-Week High
- A$43.32
- 52-Week Low
- A$33.46
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
A$1,000 Invested in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC)
How much would A$1,000 invested in WBC be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in WBC 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) in 2025 would be worth A$988 as of November 2026, representing a -1.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WBC 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) in 2023 would be worth A$2,084 as of November 2026, representing a +108.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WBC 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) in 2021 would be worth A$1,869 as of November 2026, representing a +86.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WBC 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) in 2016 would be worth A$2,040 as of November 2026, representing a +104.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WBC at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) at IPO would be worth A$80,121 as of November 2026, representing a +7912.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.14% with a median return of +1.54%. The stock had 275 positive months (59%) and 187 negative months (40%). The best month in WBC's history was May 1988 with a +24.0% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -30.2%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and May the weakest (-0.5%).
WBC's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +48.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -39.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) has delivered an average annual return of +13.50% with a median return of +15.26%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.16%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (74%) and losses in 10 years (26%).
WBC's best year was 2009 with a +56.83% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -35.37%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. WBC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.71% | A$37.84 | A$36.82 |
| 2025 | +24.74% | A$30.34 | A$37.84 |
| 2024 | +49.36% | A$20.31 | A$30.34 |
| 2023 | +4.83% | A$19.38 | A$20.31 |
| 2022 | +15.26% | A$16.81 | A$19.38 |
| 2021 | +15.75% | A$14.52 | A$16.81 |
| 2020 | -18.71% | A$17.87 | A$14.52 |
| 2019 | +3.24% | A$17.30 | A$17.87 |
| 2018 | -14.67% | A$20.28 | A$17.30 |
| 2017 | +1.94% | A$19.89 | A$20.28 |
| 2016 | +3.19% | A$19.28 | A$19.89 |
| 2015 | +8.04% | A$17.84 | A$19.28 |
| 2014 | +7.95% | A$16.53 | A$17.84 |
| 2013 | +31.85% | A$12.54 | A$16.53 |
| 2012 | +39.60% | A$8.98 | A$12.54 |
| 2011 | -3.47% | A$9.30 | A$8.98 |
| 2010 | -6.91% | A$9.99 | A$9.30 |
| 2009 | +56.83% | A$6.37 | A$9.99 |
| 2008 | -35.37% | A$9.86 | A$6.37 |
| 2007 | +20.57% | A$8.18 | A$9.86 |
| 2006 | +11.94% | A$7.31 | A$8.18 |
| 2005 | +22.44% | A$5.97 | A$7.31 |
| 2004 | +27.87% | A$4.67 | A$5.97 |
| 2003 | +22.04% | A$3.82 | A$4.67 |
| 2002 | -8.60% | A$4.18 | A$3.82 |
| 2001 | +24.49% | A$3.36 | A$4.18 |
| 2000 | +30.86% | A$2.57 | A$3.36 |
| 1999 | +0.66% | A$2.55 | A$2.57 |
| 1998 | +16.10% | A$2.20 | A$2.55 |
| 1997 | +43.75% | A$1.53 | A$2.20 |
| 1996 | +29.71% | A$1.18 | A$1.53 |
| 1995 | +40.91% | A$0.84 | A$1.18 |
| 1994 | -2.29% | A$0.86 | A$0.84 |
| 1993 | +47.77% | A$0.58 | A$0.86 |
| 1992 | -24.21% | A$0.76 | A$0.58 |
| 1991 | +43.38% | A$0.53 | A$0.76 |
| 1990 | -30.40% | A$0.77 | A$0.53 |
| 1989 | +15.26% | A$0.66 | A$0.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WBC
What sector is WBC in? ▼
WBC operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has WBC performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, WBC has posted gains in 28 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +56.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WBC? ▼
You can invest in WBC 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 WBC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026