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PLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.04
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.04
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.34 - AU$6.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.70M
Average Volume (3M)31.07M
Market Cap
AU$16.47B
Enterprise ValueAU$20.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$954.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$931.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.02
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding3,222,785,600
10 Day Avg. Volume28,886,744
30 Day Avg. Volume31,065,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)1.17
Price to Sales (P/S)4.66
P/FCF Ratio-8.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.92Price Target Upside-2.04% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.95B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low LeverageA low debt-to-equity ratio (0.19) gives durable financial flexibility, lowering fixed interest burdens and improving resilience across cycles. This conservatism supports funding operational needs or strategic investments without forcing distress sales or dilutive capital raises.
Strong Equity BaseA strong equity ratio indicates a sound capital structure that reduces solvency risk and preserves borrowing capacity. Over 2-6 months this supports access to capital for growth, cushions earnings volatility and enables measured investment or restructuring.
Positive Revenue TrendMid-single-digit revenue growth signals continuing market demand and some top-line momentum. Sustained revenue increases provide a platform to recover margins, leverage fixed costs, and fund product or operational improvements, aiding durable business stability.
Bears Say
Negative ProfitabilitySubstantial negative margins reflect underlying unprofitable operations that erode equity and limit reinvestment capacity. Without margin recovery, the business will struggle to generate internal funding for growth, increasing reliance on external financing or restructuring.
Deteriorating Cash FlowA steep fall in free cash flow and weak cash conversion (OCF to net income 0.51) constrain capital expenditure, debt servicing and shareholder returns. Persistent weak cash generation raises solvency and liquidity risks over the medium term.
Earnings Collapse / Negative EPS GrowthA dramatic decline in EPS indicates earnings volatility or losses that materially weaken retained earnings and return metrics. Continued EPS deterioration undermines capacity to rebuild equity, hampers credit access and signals deeper operational issues to address.
PLS Group News
PLS FAQ
What was PLS Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLS Group lowest share price was AU$1.33 and its highest was AU$6.81 in the past 12 months.
What is PLS Group’s market cap?
PLS Group’s market cap is AU$16.47B.
When is PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were PLS Group’s earnings last quarter?
PLS Group released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.028 by -AU$0.018.
Is PLS Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PLS Group’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does PLS Group pay dividends?
PLS Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on PLS Group dividends here
What is PLS Group’s EPS estimate?
PLS Group’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does PLS Group have?
PLS Group has 3,222,785,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to PLS Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PLS Group reported an EPS of AU$0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.028. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.905%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLS Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:PLS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
PLS Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.92 (-2.04% Downside)
AU$5.92 (-2.04% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:PLS Sentiment 97%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$3.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
103.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
PLS Group
Based in West Perth, Australia, Pilbara Minerals Limited is an Australian enterprise focused on the exploration, development, and operation of mineral resources. Its key asset is the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region, which the company fully owns. This firm was incorporated in 2005.
PLS Company Deck
PLS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized a strong quarter driven by a marked recovery in pricing, substantial improvement in cash margins and reinforced balance sheet strength, enabling optionality on growth and capital returns. Operational performance largely tracked plan with robust ore sorting and recovery, while management acknowledged near-term operational issues (crusher wear), safety setbacks, and the idling of the POSCO JV due to external policy impacts. Timing and sequencing of larger greenfield/expansion projects remain under review and contingent on sustained market conditions.View all AU:PLS earnings summariesPLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$5.92
▼(-2.04% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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