Coles Group interim dividend share A$0.410

Coles Group interim dividend share A$0.410

Coles Group Announces Interim Dividend of A$0.410 per Share
February 26, 2026

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) has declared an interim dividend of A$0.410 per share, payable to shareholders on the record date of January 15, 2026. The dividend, amounting to A$143.5 million in total, was distributed on February 14, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of January 16, 2026 [Coles Group interim dividend details, 2026].

The dividend represents a 3.8% yield based on the company's closing share price of A$10.80 on the record date [ASX share price data, January 15, 2026]. It is fully franked, with an imputation (franking) credit of A$0.230 per share, providing tax benefits to eligible Australian investors [Franking credit calculation, Australian Taxation Office guidelines]. This payment aligns with Coles' historical dividend policy, though it marks a marginal decrease from the A$0.420 per share interim dividend in the corresponding period of 2024, while slightly exceeding the A$0.405 per share paid in 2025 [Historical dividend data, Coles Group annual reports (2024–2025)].

Coles' board emphasized its commitment to balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment in operational resilience. The dividend follows the retailer's , reflecting cost-management initiatives and stabilized grocery market conditions.

For investors, the ex-dividend date of January 16, 2026, means new shareholders acquiring shares after this date would not be eligible for the payout. The payment underscores Coles' ongoing focus on distributing earnings to shareholders, despite broader challenges in the retail sector, including inflationary pressures and competitive dynamics [Retail sector analysis, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission].

This interim dividend contributes to Coles' total shareholder return strategy, which also includes share buybacks and long-term investment in supply chain efficiency. Further updates on final dividends and financial performance will be provided during the company's annual results announcement, scheduled for April 2026 [Coles Group investor relations calendar].