About Woolworths Group Limited (WOW)
Woolworths Group Limited is a Grocery Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.
WOW trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$40.22
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- A$42.00
- 52-Week Low
- A$27.78
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
A$1,000 Invested in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW)
How much would A$1,000 invested in WOW be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in WOW 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) in 2025 would be worth A$1,452 as of November 2026, representing a +45.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WOW 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) in 2023 would be worth A$1,257 as of November 2026, representing a +25.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WOW 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) in 2021 would be worth A$1,226 as of November 2026, representing a +22.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WOW 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) in 2016 would be worth A$2,784 as of November 2026, representing a +178.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WOW at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) at IPO would be worth A$65,851 as of November 2026, representing a +6485.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 33+ years (399 months), Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) has averaged a monthly return of +1.19% with a median return of +0.68%. The stock had 223 positive months (56%) and 175 negative months (44%). The best month in WOW's history was February 2026 with a +16.4% return, while the worst was January 2008 at -15.3%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.5%), and May the weakest (-0.5%).
WOW's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +61.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -17.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 33 years of trading history, Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) has delivered an average annual return of +15.10% with a median return of +12.43%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.06%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (70%) and losses in 10 years (30%).
WOW's best year was 1997 with a +77.93% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -18.45%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 8, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. WOW achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +40.40% | A$28.65 | A$40.22 |
| 2025 | -0.81% | A$28.88 | A$28.65 |
| 2024 | -14.55% | A$33.80 | A$28.88 |
| 2023 | +13.95% | A$29.66 | A$33.80 |
| 2022 | -9.41% | A$32.74 | A$29.66 |
| 2021 | +17.54% | A$27.86 | A$32.74 |
| 2020 | +11.88% | A$24.90 | A$27.86 |
| 2019 | +27.51% | A$19.53 | A$24.90 |
| 2018 | +12.59% | A$17.34 | A$19.53 |
| 2017 | +17.79% | A$14.72 | A$17.34 |
| 2016 | +2.33% | A$14.39 | A$14.72 |
| 2015 | -15.08% | A$16.94 | A$14.39 |
| 2014 | -5.20% | A$17.87 | A$16.94 |
| 2013 | +20.67% | A$14.81 | A$17.87 |
| 2012 | +24.66% | A$11.88 | A$14.81 |
| 2011 | -1.46% | A$12.06 | A$11.88 |
| 2010 | +1.07% | A$11.93 | A$12.06 |
| 2009 | +10.03% | A$10.84 | A$11.93 |
| 2008 | -18.45% | A$13.30 | A$10.84 |
| 2007 | +46.74% | A$9.06 | A$13.30 |
| 2006 | +46.93% | A$6.17 | A$9.06 |
| 2005 | +16.56% | A$5.29 | A$6.17 |
| 2004 | +32.81% | A$3.98 | A$5.29 |
| 2003 | +7.68% | A$3.70 | A$3.98 |
| 2002 | +4.74% | A$3.53 | A$3.70 |
| 2001 | +38.02% | A$2.56 | A$3.53 |
| 2000 | +68.07% | A$1.52 | A$2.56 |
| 1999 | -1.86% | A$1.55 | A$1.52 |
| 1998 | +12.43% | A$1.38 | A$1.55 |
| 1997 | +77.93% | A$0.78 | A$1.38 |
| 1996 | -0.76% | A$0.78 | A$0.78 |
| 1995 | +22.44% | A$0.64 | A$0.78 |
| 1994 | -8.91% | A$0.70 | A$0.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WOW
What sector is WOW in? ▼
WOW operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Grocery Stores industry.
How has WOW performed historically? ▼
Over 33 years of trading history, WOW has posted gains in 23 years (70% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +77.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WOW? ▼
You can invest in WOW 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 WOW.
Last updated: 11/1/2026