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Westpac Banking (WBC) Earnings: Key Highlights from 1Q with 11.9% Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio

By February 17, 2025 No Comments
  • Westpac’s Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio is at 11.9% as of the first quarter.
  • The net interest margin (NIM), which measures the difference between interest income generated and interest paid, stood at 1.82%.
  • The core net interest margin, representing the bank’s profitability from core banking operations, is slightly lower at 1.81%.
  • Analyst recommendations for Westpac stocks include one ‘buy’, six ‘holds’, and nine ‘sells’.

Westpac Banking on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma are closely watching Westpac Banking as the company gears up to announce its 2025 Q1 Trading Update on 17 February. Gaudenz Schneider, in his report “EQD | Westpac Banking (WBC AU) – Expected Move on Profit Announcement and Option Insights”, highlights the positive performance seen by peers on reporting days this month. The options market indicates a move in line with historical trends, with expectations of a 2.1% to 2.6% move in either direction until 20 February. This insight provides valuable information for investors anticipating the upcoming announcement from Westpac Banking.


A look at Westpac Banking Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Westpac Banking Corporation, a global financial services provider, demonstrates a solid long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a robust rating in Dividend and Growth at 4, investors can expect steady returns and potential for expansion from the company. Additionally, a Momentum score of 4 indicates strong positive market sentiment and performance. However, Westpac’s Value score of 3 suggests that the stock may not be undervalued. With a Resilience score of 2, it indicates that the company may face some challenges in adapting to market changes. Overall, Westpac Banking seems well-positioned for growth and income, with a need to focus on enhancing resilience for long-term sustainability.


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