Best ASX stocks to bargain buy before the rate cut happens
With expected rate cuts on the horizon, Australian consumers are set to enjoy more disposable income and these companies with exceptional brands and steady cash flows stand out as some of the most reliable names on the ASX.
Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL)
keeps proving itself as one of Australia’s most trusted consumer staple companies and FY25 was all about improving efficiency, customer service and expanding its digital reach.
The company started the “Simplify and Save to Invest” program which helped them gain around $327 million in yearly efficiency savings and E-Commerce sales jumped 24.4% from last year thanks to better apps and improved delivery systems.
In FY25, Coles made total sales revenue of about $44.35 billion, EBITDA of $3.94 billion and net profit after tax of $1.10 billion.
Going forward, Coles expects to spend around $1.2 billion in FY26 on store upgrades, tech improvements and its new Victorian automated centre.
JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH)
had another solid year in FY25 supported by steady demand for tech products, appliances and home electronics.
Group sales were up 10% from last year to around $10.55 billion and net profit after tax increased 5.4% to about $462.4 million
It stayed focused on running things efficiently, growing its online division and it also took a 75% stake in e&s, a premium home appliance retailer which added more range to its business.
For FY26 ,the plan is to grow slowly by opening more stores in Australia and New Zealand while lifting the dividend payout ratio to around 70 to 80% of net profit after tax.
The company also wants to focus on building omnichannel retail and growing its commercial sales while using its low cost model to keep creating more value for shareholders.
Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES)
had a great FY25 as it saw good performance from Bunnings, Kmart Group and Officeworks.
During the year, Wesfarmers made a few key moves like selling Coregas for $770 million.
It posted total revenue of $45.7 billion which is up 3.4% and net profit after tax of $2.93 billion increased14.4% from last year.
For FY26, it expects capital spending of around $1.0 to $1.3 billion mainly for digital upgrades and better efficiency along with progress on its lithium refinery project.
The company has a strong balance sheet and operates across many sectors with tight cost control which puts Wesfarmers in a good position to keep growing steadily over time.
(Source: Company Announcements)
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