Woolworths Holdings

WHL · JSE · South Africa 🇿🇦
General RetailersLarge CapJSE Listed
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R44.70 +0.20%
+0.09 R today19 Aug 2026, 15:28 GMT+2
$2.75 per share · market cap ≈ $2.70B
Price history4.80% 6M
R5,550.00R4,809.00
19 Feb23 Apr25 Jun
52-Week Range
R4,809.00 LowR6,054.00 High
Session 09:00–16:50 JohannesburgRefresh 30 min
The read · Woolworths Holdings

WHL+0.20% higher on the last session.

Woolworths Holdings (WHL) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and trades in ZAR (R). The company operates in the General Retailers sector. Current market capitalisation stands at R43.90B. Data on Mansa Markets refreshes every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 Johannesburg).

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Dividend history.

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2.64%trailing yield · 1.18 ZAR per share, 25 Mar 2026
Ex-DateAmountPay Date
25 Mar 20261.18 ZAR30 Mar 2026
23 Sept 20250.81 ZAR29 Sept 2025
26 Mar 20251.07 ZAR31 Mar 2025
25 Sept 20241.175 ZAR30 Sept 2024
14 Mar 20241.48 ZAR19 Mar 2024
20 Sept 20231.545 ZAR26 Sept 2023
15 Mar 20231.585 ZAR20 Mar 2023
14 Sept 20221.49 ZAR19 Sept 2022

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Company profile.

TickerWHL
ExchangeJSE · South Africa
SectorGeneral Retailers
Market capR43.90B
Shares outstanding982.00M
CurrencyZAR (R)
MarketJohannesburg Stock Exchange
Hours09:00–16:50 Johannesburg
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Frequently asked.

What is the WHL share price today?+

Woolworths Holdings trades at R44.70 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, +0.20% on the day. Prices refresh every 30 minutes during JSE trading hours.

What is Woolworths Holdings's market capitalisation?+

R43.90B on the JSE, a large cap listing.

Does WHL pay dividends?+

The most recent dividend on record is 1.18 ZAR per share with an ex-dividend date of 25 Mar 2026 — a trailing yield of about 2.64%.

What sector is Woolworths Holdings in?+

General Retailers, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa.

How can I buy WHL shares?+

Through any licensed stockbroker in South Africa. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.

Woolworths Holdings (WHL) — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Woolworths Holdings (WHL) share price today?

Woolworths Holdings (WHL) trades at R44.70 on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, up 0.20% on the day, as of 19 August 2026. Prices are quoted in ZAR.

What is Woolworths Holdings's market capitalisation?

Woolworths Holdings has a market capitalisation of R43.90B (ZAR) on the JSE, as of 19 August 2026.

Does Woolworths Holdings (WHL) pay dividends?

Yes. The most recent Woolworths Holdings dividend on record is ZAR 1.18 with an ex-dividend date of 25 March 2026 and payment on 30 March 2026.

What sector is Woolworths Holdings in?

Woolworths Holdings (WHL) is listed in the General Retailers sector on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

How can I buy Woolworths Holdings (WHL) shares in South Africa?

You need a brokerage account (your shares are held at Strate through the broker's nominee), opened online in a day with EasyEquities (no minimum, fractional shares), through your bank (Standard Bank OST, FNB Shares) or a full-service broker; you need your ID, proof of address and SARS tax number. Fund it by EFT or instant payment, then place a buy order for WHL during JSE trading hours (09:00–16:50 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect from about 0.25 percent per trade on low-cost platforms; dividends attract 20 percent dividends tax unless held in a tax-free savings account. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.