Wesfarmers (WES.ASX) reported NPAT of $2.25b and announced a final dividend of $0.95. Coles delivered total sales growth of 3.5%, whilst Bunnings was again the standout with 10%+ in underlying growth year on year.
FY17 forecast dividends of $2.10, places the stock on a forward yield of 5%.
We own WES in the model from lower price levels and we’ve sold covered calls into December to enhance the return.