Feb 15 (Reuters) - Wesfarmers Ltd WES.AX
* hy npat $ 1.577 billion versus $1.39 billion a year ago
* half-year revenue from ordinary activities $34.917 billion versus $33.46 billion
* group continues to remain generally optimistic in its outlook
* strong momentum and strong market positions provide for a positive outlook for banz, KMART and officeworks for second half of financial year.
* Coles will continue to focus on delivering a strong customer proposition to support long-term growth in earnings and returns.
* interim dividend (fully-franked) 103 cents per share
* in short term, margin pressures are expected to persist
* Target's performance in second half is expected to improve relative to prior corresponding period
* full-year result for resources business is expected to benefit from increases in coal prices experienced during first half
* downward pressure on shelf margin in food is expected to continue in second half of financial year
* earnings contribution of coles financial services is expected to decline in second half Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX5klBCj Further company coverage: WES.AX