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STO Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.97
-AU$0.29(-3.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$7.97
-AU$0.29(-3.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$5.90 - AU$8.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.88M
Average Volume (3M)9.42M
Market Cap
AU$24.79B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.81K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.72B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$7.54B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding3,247,773,000
10 Day Avg. Volume10,558,329
30 Day Avg. Volume9,424,773
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.75
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)3.80
P/FCF Ratio31.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$8.09Price Target Upside1.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$6.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash Generation And ProfitabilitySantos generated sizable operating cash and strong EBITDAX in 2025, indicating core business cash conversion and earnings quality. Durable OCF supports reinvestment, debt service and shareholder returns over multiple years, providing financial flexibility through commodity cycles.
Low Unit Production Costs And Explicit Cost TargetsRecord-low opex per BOE and a persistent target below $7/boe improve structural resilience to lower commodity prices. Sustained low unit costs raise long-term margins, lower all-in breakeven, and increase free-cash-flow sensitivity when new volumes are added, supporting durable returns.
Project Delivery Supporting Near-term Production GrowthSuccessful project execution (Barossa/Pikka) materially expands production capacity and resource monetization. A ~25% production uplift with ramp to plateau improves long-term revenue base and FCF sensitivity per $10 Brent, creating a structural improvement in cash generation once projects stabilize.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DowncycleMulti-year revenue declines shrink scale and reduce operating leverage, pressuring margins and returns even with cost cuts. Persistent top-line erosion limits internal funding for growth and increases dependence on high commodity prices or asset sales to sustain investment and dividends.
Weak Free Cash Flow Conversion And Volatile FCFAlthough operating cash covers earnings, low FCF conversion versus net income and sharply negative FCF growth in 2025 indicate high reinvestment, timing effects or capex intensity. That constrains sustained deleveraging, dividend flexibility and funding for non-revenue generating obligations over the medium term.
Rising Leverage And Compressed Returns On EquityHigher debt and materially lower ROE reduce financial headroom and increase exposure to commodity and rate shocks. Compressed returns signal weaker profitability per unit of capital, limiting strategic optionality and making future investment or shareholder returns more sensitive to cash flow volatility.
STO FAQ
What was Santos Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Santos Limited lowest share price was AU$5.90 and its highest was AU$8.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Santos Limited’s market cap?
Santos Limited’s market cap is AU$24.79B.
When is Santos Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Santos Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Santos Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Santos Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported AU$0.166 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.179 by -AU$0.013.
Is Santos Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Santos Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Santos Limited pay dividends?
Santos Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.146 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.33%. See more information on Santos Limited dividends here
What is Santos Limited’s EPS estimate?
Santos Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Santos Limited have?
Santos Limited has 3,247,773,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Santos Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Santos Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.166 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.179. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.597%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Santos Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:STO
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
Santos Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$8.09 (1.51% Upside)
AU$8.09 (1.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:STO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Santos Limited
Santos Limited explores, develops, produces, transports, and markets hydrocarbons in Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company’s assets are located in the Alaska, Cooper Basin, Queensland and New South Wales, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia, Timor-Leste and Western Australia. It also engages in the development of decarbonization technologies. In addition, the company produces crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, ethane, liquefied natural gas, and condensate, as well as natural gas. Santos Limited was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
STO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$8.09
▲(1.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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