Woodside share price rises as WDS flags softer 2026 output, oil jumps on Iran fears
Woodside shares closed up 0.7% at A$25.16 after the company forecast lower 2026 output due to scheduled downtime and project timing. December-quarter revenue fell 13% to $3.04 billion as average realised prices dropped. Brent crude rose 1.5% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Australian rate hike odds climbed after inflation data beat forecasts.