Coles Shares Fall Most Since 2020 on Rival Promotions

Australias Coles posted its steepest share decline in over six years as aggressive competitor promotions and price-conscious shoppers weighed on sales growth. The supermarket chain missed revenue estimates and expects flat first-half earnings amid rising fuel costs.

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FILE PHOTO: A woman picks up a tray of beef at a Coles supermarket in Bondi Junction, in Sydney, Australia, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

COLES GROUP LTD shares tumbled 7.7% to A$21.66 on Friday afternoon after intense promotional pressure from rivals squeezed early second-quarter sales across Australia.