Coles Group: Value becoming more important

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By Alex Lu

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01 May 2023, 7:00 AM

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• Coles Group's (ASX:COL) 3Q23 sales trading update overall was above our expectations.
• 3Q22 LFL sales growth (yoy): Supermarkets +6.5% (vs MorgansF +3.0%) and Liquor +1.5% (vs MorgansF +2.5%).
• Management said Supermarkets sales growth has continued into 4Q23 with volumes remaining modestly positive, while supplier input cost inflation is expected to continue to moderate.
• We adjust FY23/24/25F underlying EBIT by +1%/+1%/+1%.
• Our target price rises to (login to view) and we maintain our Add rating.

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