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South32 Ltd. (AU:S32)
:S32
S32 Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
7 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
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S32 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.43
▲(12.36%Upside)
| Highest Price TargetAU$4.12 | Average Price TargetAU$3.43 | Lowest Price TargetAU$2.60 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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AU$3
Hold
-1.64%
Downside
Reiterated
07/22/25
South32 Ltd. receives an overall score of 54, primarily driven by significant financial and valuation challenges. The financial performance is weakened by declining revenues and profitability, while the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation. Technical analysis provides mixed signals, with short-term momentum but longer-term bearish signs. The earnings call presented positive strategic achievements and improvements in financial metrics, though overshadowed by risks related to safety, civil unrest, and operational challenges.
Morgan Stanley
AU$3.05→AU$3.55
Buy
16.39%
Upside
Reiterated
07/22/25
Citi
AU$3.4
Hold
11.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Canaccord Genuity
AU$2.6
Hold
-14.75%
Downside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Barclays
AU$4.12
Buy
35.16%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
RBC Capital
AU$3.7→AU$3.5
Buy
14.75%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Macquarie
AU$3.4
Buy
11.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Morgans
AU$4.3→AU$4.1
Buy
34.43%
Upside
Reiterated
07/16/25
J.P. Morgan
AU$3.3→AU$3
Hold
-1.64%
Downside
Reiterated
07/14/25
Goldman Sachs
AU$3.3→AU$2.9
Hold
-4.92%
Downside
Downgraded
07/08/25
Jefferies
AU$3.4
Buy
11.48%
Upside
Upgraded
07/02/25
Exane BNP Paribas
AU$2.89
Hold
-5.39%
Downside
Upgraded
04/23/25
HSBC
AU$3.92→AU$3.5
Hold
14.88%
Upside
Reiterated
03/19/25
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AU$3
Hold
-1.64%
Downside
Reiterated
07/22/25
South32 Ltd. receives an overall score of 54, primarily driven by significant financial and valuation challenges. The financial performance is weakened by declining revenues and profitability, while the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation. Technical analysis provides mixed signals, with short-term momentum but longer-term bearish signs. The earnings call presented positive strategic achievements and improvements in financial metrics, though overshadowed by risks related to safety, civil unrest, and operational challenges.
Morgan Stanley
AU$3.05→AU$3.55
Buy
16.39%
Upside
Reiterated
07/22/25
Citi
AU$3.4
Hold
11.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Canaccord Genuity
AU$2.6
Hold
-14.75%
Downside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Barclays
AU$4.12
Buy
35.16%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
RBC Capital
AU$3.7→AU$3.5
Buy
14.75%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Macquarie
AU$3.4
Buy
11.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/21/25
Morgans
AU$4.3→AU$4.1
Buy
34.43%
Upside
Reiterated
07/16/25
J.P. Morgan
AU$3.3→AU$3
Hold
-1.64%
Downside
Reiterated
07/14/25
Goldman Sachs
AU$3.3→AU$2.9
Hold
-4.92%
Downside
Downgraded
07/08/25
Jefferies
AU$3.4
Buy
11.48%
Upside
Upgraded
07/02/25
Exane BNP Paribas
AU$2.89
Hold
-5.39%
Downside
Upgraded
04/23/25
HSBC
AU$3.92→AU$3.5
Hold
14.88%
Upside
Reiterated
03/19/25
Best Analysts Covering South32
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.78%
reiterated a xxx
rating 8 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 81.82% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.78% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
14/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+6.01%
reiterated a xxx
rating 8 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 63.64% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +6.01% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
13/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.27%
reiterated a buy rating 8 days ago
Copying Adrian Prendergast's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 59.09% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.27% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
12/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+40.91%
reiterated a xxx
rating 8 days ago
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 54.55% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +40.91% per trade.
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S32 Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
27
31
24
24
21
Hold
8
8
10
14
23
Sell
1
2
1
1
0
Strong Sell
1
0
0
0
0
total
37
41
35
39
44
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
S32 Financial Forecast
S32 Stock Forecast FAQ
What is AU:S32’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, South32 Ltd.’s 12-month average price target is 3.43.
What is AU:S32’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
South32 Ltd. has 12.36% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is South32 Ltd. a Buy, Sell or Hold?
South32 Ltd. has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 7 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is South32 Ltd.’s share price target?
The average share price target for South32 Ltd. is 3.43. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is AU$4.12 ,and the lowest forecast is AU$2.60. The average share price target represents 12.36% Increase from the current price of AU$3.05.
The highest analyst share price target is AU$4.12 ,and the lowest forecast is AU$2.60. The average share price target represents 12.36% Increase from the current price of AU$3.05.
What do analysts say about South32 Ltd.?
South32 Ltd.’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
How can I buy shares of South32 Ltd.?
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