Pilbara Minerals Limited (AU:PLS)
ASX:PLS
PLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$5.15
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$5.15
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.07 - AU$5.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.70M
Average Volume (3M)31.07M
Market Cap
AU$16.59B
Enterprise ValueAU$16.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$954.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$931.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)103.5
Beta1.93
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding3,222,003,400
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$4.95Price Target Upside-3.88% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Capital StructureLow leverage and a strong equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility across commodity cycles. With modest debt levels the company can better withstand price volatility, fund sustaining capex or growth capex from internal or low-cost external sources, and preserve liquidity for strategic options.
Direct Access To Battery Materials MarketThe firm's business model sells spodumene concentrate via long/medium-term offtakes and a digital BMX auction, anchoring customer relationships and price discovery. This dual sales channel supports durable market access to downstream battery producers as EV and storage demand structurally expands.
Established Pilgangoora Asset BaseOwning and operating the Pilgangoora spodumene asset gives scale and operational know-how in a premier lithium region. Established hard‑rock operations underpin long-term production capability and cost optimization opportunities, supporting sustained supply to converters over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Profitability MarginsMaterial negative operating and net margins indicate the business is not currently generating returns from core operations. Persistent losses erode retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and require either structural cost improvements, higher realized prices, or portfolio actions to restore sustainable profitability.
Sharply Weaker Free Cash FlowA large decline in free cash flow and weak conversion of income to cash reduce internal funding for sustaining and growth capex. Over several months this constrains operational resilience, raises refinancing or equity needs for investments, and limits the company's ability to smooth through commodity-driven revenue swings.
Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE signals capital is not generating acceptable returns, undermining shareholder value creation. Prolonged negative ROE challenges the firm's ability to attract investment, may pressure management to restructure or cut costs, and indicates underlying issues in converting assets and equity into profits.
Pilbara Minerals News
PLS FAQ
What was Pilbara Minerals Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pilbara Minerals Limited lowest share price was AU$1.07 and its highest was AU$5.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Pilbara Minerals Limited’s market cap?
Pilbara Minerals Limited’s market cap is AU$16.59B.
When is Pilbara Minerals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pilbara Minerals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 154 days.
How were Pilbara Minerals Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Pilbara Minerals Limited 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 Pilbara Minerals Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pilbara Minerals Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pilbara Minerals Limited pay dividends?
Pilbara Minerals Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Pilbara Minerals Limited dividends here
What is Pilbara Minerals Limited’s EPS estimate?
Pilbara Minerals Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Pilbara Minerals Limited have?
Pilbara Minerals Limited has 3,222,003,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pilbara Minerals Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pilbara Minerals Limited 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 Pilbara Minerals Limited?
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
Pilbara Minerals Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$4.95 (-3.88% Downside)
AU$4.95 (-3.88% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:PLS Sentiment 95%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $85.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
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
Pilbara Minerals Limited
Pilbara Minerals Limited explores for, develops, and operates mineral resources in Australia. The company primarily holds a 100% interest in the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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$4.95
▼(-3.88% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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