Stanmore Resources Swings to Loss on Lower Coal Prices but Lifts Final Dividend

Stanmore Resources Ltd ( (AU:SMR) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Stanmore Resources reported a sharp reversal in performance for the year to 31 December 2025, with revenue falling 21% to US$1.88 billion and a net loss of US$47.2 million, compared with a US$191.5 million profit a year earlier. Management attributed the profit decline primarily to lower sales prices for its coal products, while net tangible assets per share slipped 6% to US$1.91, underscoring pressure on balance sheet metrics.

Despite weaker earnings, the board maintained its capital returns, paying a fully franked final 2024 dividend of 6.7 U.S. cents per share and declaring a higher fully franked final dividend of 8.9 U.S. cents per share for payment in March 2026. The steady dividend profile, alongside unchanged interests in its key coal joint ventures, signals management’s confidence in the underlying asset base even as the company navigates a softer pricing environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:SMR) stock is a Sell with a A$2.95 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Stanmore Resources Ltd stock, see the AU:SMR Stock Forecast page.

More about Stanmore Resources Ltd

Stanmore Resources Limited is an Australian coal producer focused on the extraction and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company operates in the resources sector with assets including joint venture interests in several exploration permits in Queensland, positioning it as a supplier to global steel and energy markets.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$2.36B

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