Tag: ASX:WES

Wesfarmers reported notably weaker 1Q17 sales performance which has weighed heavily on the share price. However, excluding UK home improvement and convenience stores, overall sales rose by 3.4% to $12.9 billion.

Overall, FY17 NPAT has been marginally upgraded as positive price developments in their resources divisions offset lower revenue numbers from Target and Coles. Based on Fy17 DPS of $2.30, Wesfarmers is on 5.2% forward yield.

The share price has dropped close to $5.00 over the last four trading sessions and posted a 3 month low of $40.00 last Friday.

We see value emerging again as the stock now trades back at a support level that has been maintained since June 2013. Buy range of $39 – $40 and sell range of $43 – $44. Using covered calls we’re able to boost the cash flow to 10%+ per annum from the dividend, franking credit and call option premium.

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.