Wesfarmers Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →Wesfarmers Limited is an Australian conglomerate headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, with interests predominantly in Australia and New Zealand, operating in retail, chemical, fertiliser, industrial and safety products. With revenue of A$45.7 billion in the 2025 financial year, it is one of Australia's largest companies by revenue and the largest private employer in Australia, with approximately 118,000 employees.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Its retail operations include the Bunnings hardware chain (number one in market share), discount department stores Kmart and Target (number one and three) and Officeworks in office supplies (number one). The company and its joint venture partner remain focused on the development of the Covalent lithium project, with first product at the lithium hydroxide refinery achieved in July 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Wesfarmers operates market-leading retail chains including Bunnings (number one in hardware), Kmart (number one in discount department stores), Target (number three) and Officeworks (number one in office supplies). The company competes with major regional and online retailers in Australia and New Zealand across diversified segments.
Industry Context
Wesfarmers Limited operates in Retail & Distribution, Chemicals & Fertilizers, Industrial Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1914 · Headquarters: Perth, Australia · Employees: 118,000 · Revenue: A$45.7B · Market cap: $88.86B AUD