Westpac Banking Corp (WEBNF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Westpac Banking Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Westpac Banking Corp (WEBNF) has returned 14.12% so far this year and 51.03% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WEBNF has achieved an annualized return of 14.69%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, WEBNF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2021 with a return of +44.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -41.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, WEBNF closed higher 26% of trading days. The best single day was May 12, 2021 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 2008 at -49.2%.

Westpac Banking Corp has an annualized alpha of 12.27%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock captured 111.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.05% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• Beta of 0.51 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.06 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WEBNF ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Westpac Banking Corp (WEBNF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Westpac Banking Corp provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Westpac Banking Corp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Westpac Banking Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Westpac Banking Corp was 66.96%, occurring on Jan 23, 2009. Recovery took 956 trading sessions.

The current Westpac Banking Corp drawdown is 6.12%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Westpac Banking Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Westpac Banking Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.