Woolworths Likely Regains Sales Leadership Over Coles -- Market Talk

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0038 GMT - The share price of Woolworths rises 9.6% to A$34.58 and a new 18-month high following a 1H result that comfortably beat consensus hopes. Jefferies analyst Michael Simotas says sales momentum improved through 1H, and a very strong trading update suggests Woolworths has regained sales leadership over Coles. "Margin was strong, which we attribute to cost out and strong supplier support and outlook commentary suggests low-mid single digit consensus upgrades," Jefferies says. It had a buy call and A$28.50/share-price target on Woolworths ahead of its 1H result today. (david.winning@wsj.com; @dwinningWSJ)

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