Santos Ltd (STO)

Currency in AUD
8.590
+0.060(+0.70%)
Closed·
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.5608.680
52 wk Range
5.9008.680
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
8.58 / 8.60
Prev. Close
8.53
Open
8.56
Day's Range
8.56-8.68
52 wk Range
5.9-8.68
Volume
10.21M
Average Volume (3m)
11.12M
1-Year Change
10.6959%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
9.003
Upside
+4.80%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Santos Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 9.003
(+4.80% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
CLSA
Buy10.60+23.40%10.40MaintainSep 09, 2026
Citi
Buy9.20+7.10%9.00MaintainSep 09, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy8.00-6.87%8.50MaintainJul 16, 2026
Citi
Buy8.30-3.38%8.50MaintainJul 09, 2026
Citi
Buy8.30-3.38%8.50MaintainJul 08, 2026

Santos Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Santos reported H1 2026 sales revenue of $2.6B, EBITDAX of $1.6B, and free cash flow of $378M amid Barossa and Pikka project ramp-ups.
  • First-half production rose 3% YoY to 45.6M barrels; H2 output expected 20-30% higher as new projects reach full capacity by late September.
  • Interim dividend of $0.116/share declared; company maintains 60% free cash flow return target and $45-50/barrel breakeven through 2030.
  • Shares climbed 3.08% to $8.36, near 52-week high, as investors welcomed production guidance and transition from capex to cash generation phase.
  • Net debt stands at $6.0B with 28.1% gearing; management targets Papua LNG sanction in H2 while Pikka ramps to 80,000 barrels/day plateau.
Last Updated: 2026/08/19, 04:20
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 24, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0,14 / 0,14
Revenue / Forecast
2,58B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.23%
Dividend Yield
3.60%
Industry Median 4.20%
Annualised payout
0.31
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+13.87%
Growth Streak

STO Income Statement

Compare STO to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
STO
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
27.2x12.1x5.9x
PEG Ratio
−0.950.110.00
Price/Book
1.3x1.5x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
4.0x1.3x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.3%8.1%21.1%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
4028
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
840,02M25,93%7,16B
Other Institutional Investors
474,54M14,65%4,04B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1,92B59,42%16,40B
Total
3,24B100,00%27,6B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8,36%270 821 6282 307 400
State Street Investment Management7,38%239 171 6552 037 743

FAQ

What Is the Santos (STO) Stock Price Today?

The Santos stock price today is 8,590 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Santos Trade On?

Santos is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Santos?

The stock symbol for Santos is "STO."

Does Santos Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Santos dividend yield is 3.6%.

What Is the Santos Market Cap?

As of today, Santos market cap is 27,830B AUD.

What Is Santos's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Santos EPS (TTM) is 0,226.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is STO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Santos Stock Split?

Santos has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Santos Have?

Santos has 4028 employees.

What is the current trading status of Santos (STO)?

As of Sep 12, 2026, Santos (STO) is trading at a price of 8,590 AUD, with a previous close of 8,530 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8,560 AUD to 8,680 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 5,900 AUD to 8,680 AUD.

What Is Santos (STO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Santos is 9,003 AUD, with a high estimate of 10.9832636 AUD and a low estimate of 7.84379358 AUD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4,80% Upside potential.
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