Westpac (ASX: WBC) Stock Update on 25 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next
Westpac shares closed at A$39.14 before the Christmas break, up 20.7% over the past year. FY25 net profit slipped to A$6.99 billion, beating consensus, as operating expenses climbed 9% to A$11.9 billion. Net interest margin narrowed to 1.94%. Home-loan arrears and stressed loans both improved, while analysts remain cautious on the stock’s outlook.