Here are the important dates impacting Coles shares this year

Here's when Coles will announce its financial results and dividends this year.

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The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price is $19.10, up 0.79% on Friday.

Coles was the best performer for share price growth among the ASX supermarket stocks last year.

In fact, it was the only supermarket share to gain any value at all in 2024.

The Coles share price rose by 17%, while the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price fell by 18%, and the Metcash Ltd (ASX: MTS) share price dropped by 11%.

Wondering what's going to happen this year?

We can reveal the dates to watch for major movements in the Coles share price this year. The ASX 200 consumer staples retailer has just released its financial reporting calendar for 2025.

Let's check out the important dates for Coles investors in the new year.

Important dates for Coles investors in 2025

Coles will announce its FY25 half-year results and interim dividend on 27 February.

Another news event that may move the Coles share price next month is the final report from the Supermarkets Inquiry 2024-25.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ran the 12-month inquiry at the direction of the Federal Government. Its mandate was to investigate all supermarkets' pricing practices and the relationship between wholesale prices and what consumers pay at the register.

The ACCC is scheduled to publish its report by 28 February.

The next significant news day for Coles will be 30 April, when the company releases its third-quarter update.

Later in the year, Coles will release its FY25 full-year results and announce its final dividend on 26 August.

What do the experts think of Coles shares?

There is a consensus hold rating on Coles shares among analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

CommSec downgraded the rating from a moderate buy on 13 December.

Of the 17 analysts rating Coles shares, five say the supermarket stock is a strong buy, and one says it's a moderate buy.

Eight analysts rate Coles shares a hold, two say they are a moderate sell, and one has a strong sell rating.

Bell Potter has a buy rating on Coles and a 12-month price target of $20.50.

The broker's analysts say Coles provides an attractive underlying earnings growth profile through til FY27.

Bell Potter comments:

Costs are expected to remain elevated but should moderate through FY24 and FY25 as general inflation tapers off.

In the medium term, 1) higher immigration should support grocery spending, and 2) Coles is entering a period of elevated capex intensity as it reinvests to modernise its supply chain and to catch up to competitors on online and digital offerings, which should help Coles maintain its market position.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Coles Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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