Owning Wesfarmers Ltd shares has been a smart long-term move, but the valuation has recently dropped, which could make it a great time to buy for passive income.
Looking at the recent Wesfarmers share price, it's down around 22% since 20 July 2026, as the chart below shows.
In FY26, the Wesfarmers board of directors increased the annual dividend per share by 7.8% to $2.22.
If someone were to invest $15,000 into Wesfarmers shares, they would be able to buy 206 Wesfarmers shares.
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Owning Wesfarmers Ltd shares has been a smart long-term move, but the valuation has recently dropped, which could make it a great time to buy for passive income.
When share prices fall, it boosts the dividend yield on offer for prospective investors.
Looking at the recent Wesfarmers share price, it's down around 22% since 20 July 2026, as the chart below shows.
Let's take a look at what a $15,000 investment into the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks could do for investors.
In FY26, the Wesfarmers board of directors increased the annual dividend per share by 7.8% to $2.22.
In FY27, the company is projected to hike its annual dividend per share by another 7.9% to $2.395.
If someone were to invest $15,000 into Wesfarmers shares, they would be able to buy 206 Wesfarmers shares.
With 206 Wesfarmers shares, the projected FY27 annual dividend payout would translate into $493.37 in dividend cash and $704.81 in grossed-up dividend income, including franking credits.
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