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Westpac Profit Falls 1% as Loan Impairment Charges Rise

Business lending grew during the year ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Glass doors cast a narrow shadow across a quiet bank entrance / TokenPost.ai
Glass doors cast a narrow shadow across a quiet bank entrance / TokenPost.ai

Westpac Banking Corporation’s statutory net profit attributable to owners fell 1% for the year ended Sept. 30, 2026, as higher charges for impaired loans outweighed improved operating income and lower expenses.

Business lending also grew during the year. The profit figure was statutory net profit attributable to owners.

John Kim

John Kim reports on the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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