MacroAug 9, 2026, 9:46 PM

Westpac Reports Q3 Unaudited Net Profit of A$1.8 Billion

Westpac reported an unaudited net profit of A$1.8 billion for Q3, with a CET1 ratio of 12.1% and a net interest margin of 1.89%.

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Westpac posted an unaudited net profit of A$1.8 billion excluding notable items for the third quarter. Statutory net profit also came in at A$1.8 billion.

The bank’s CET1 capital ratio stood at 12.1%. The core net interest margin was 1.78%, while the overall net interest margin was 1.89%.

Source: First Squawk

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