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).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 1.18 ZAR | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 0.81 ZAR | 29 Sept 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 1.07 ZAR | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Sept 2024 | 1.175 ZAR | 30 Sept 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 1.48 ZAR | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Sept 2023 | 1.545 ZAR | 26 Sept 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 1.585 ZAR | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 14 Sept 2022 | 1.49 ZAR | 19 Sept 2022 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
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.
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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.