Market Insights: ASX 200 Updates on Westpac, Reliance Worldwide, and Endeavour Group

May 05, 2025 05:17 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Highlights:

Westpac's (ASX:WBC) report highlights lower-than-expected dividends and net interest margins.

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) revises FY25 guidance downwards, signaling declining economic conditions.

Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) posts a weaker-than-expected update, yet its stock shows resilience.

Westpac (ASX:WBC), a major player in the financial sector, reported its half-year FY25 results, offering insight into the bank's financial health. The report revealed a largely consistent net profit and a robust balance sheet but also highlighted areas of concern. Specifically, the bank's dividend and net interest margins fell short of market expectations. This led to a significant sell-off in Westpac shares, with the stock opening lower and continuing to experience downward pressure throughout the day. The company's dividend payout was less than anticipated, impacting investor sentiment, as dividends are a key factor for income-focused stakeholders in the sector.

Price Dynamics Amidst Declining Guidance

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) adjusted its FY25 outlook downward, influenced by broader economic challenges in the US and the effects of tariffs. The company's revised expectations reflect a decline in its projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). This revision contrasts sharply with earlier projections, which had anticipated growth in these areas. Despite the negative news, the stock showed resilience, trading down slightly after an initial decline. This could be attributed to several factors, including the prior price adjustment that already factored in some of the challenges faced by the company and broader expectations surrounding US-China trade tensions, which may have offered some comfort to the market.

Endeavour Group's Update and Market Response

Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) reported its third-quarter results, revealing weaker-than-expected sales. The company’s retail and hospitality sectors experienced varying performance, with retail sales missing expectations and hotel sales slightly outperforming forecasts. Despite the underwhelming results, Endeavour's stock briefly surged, reflecting a market that might have already priced in the challenges facing the company. Endeavour has struggled over the past year with declining alcohol consumption trends, and its stock remains at a considerable discount relative to peers. However, the market response to this update was relatively muted, indicating that investor sentiment may have already adjusted to the company's ongoing difficulties.

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