South32 Ltd (S32)

Currency in AUD
5.150
-0.090(-1.72%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
5.0505.150
52 wk Range
2.5205.290
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
5.16 / 4.90
Prev. Close
5.15
Open
5.07
Day's Range
5.05-5.15
52 wk Range
2.52-5.29
Volume
11.13M
Average Volume (3m)
18.14M
1-Year Change
90.0369%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
5.083
Downside
-1.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
High return over the last year

South32 Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 5.083
(-1.30% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold4.80-6.80%4.50MaintainAug 28, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold4.50-12.62%-DowngradeAug 12, 2026
CLSA
Hold4.10-20.39%4.20MaintainJul 21, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy4.50-12.62%4.60MaintainJul 21, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy5.30+2.91%4.60MaintainJul 21, 2026

South32 Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • South32 reported underlying EBITDA up 28% to $2.5B and earnings up 55% to $1B, driven by higher commodity prices and base metals growth.
  • Company maintained net cash position of $283M, declared 5.4 cents/share fully franked dividend totaling $242M for the half year.
  • Strategic shift underway with planned sale of aluminum business to Alcoa, repositioning South32 as focused base metals company on ASX.
  • Management forecasts 55% production growth from approved projects; Sierra Gorda reserves rose 61% with 5% output growth expected in FY27.
  • Hermosa Taylor project progressing on schedule with $700M invested; shares rose 1.36% to $5.21, near 52-week high of $5.29.
Last Updated: 2026/08/27, 21:44
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 28, 2025
EPS / Forecast
-0,01 / 0,13
Revenue / Forecast
2,8B / 3,94B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.24%
Dividend Yield
2.49%
Industry Median 4.46%
Annualised payout
0.13
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+13.67%
Growth Streak

S32 Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
15.4x15.8x4.6x
PEG Ratio
0.040.020.00
Price/Book
1.7x2.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x1.6x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.1%9.7%34.0%
Fair Value Upside
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South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, South Africa Manganese, and Mozal Aluminium segments. It explores for copper, silver, lead, zinc, manganese, and base metal deposits. The company has operations in Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Mozambique, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United States, rest of Africa, rest of Asia, rest of Europe, rest of the Middle East, rest of North America, and rest of Oceania. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

Employees
6867
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1,25B27,87%6,44B
Other Institutional Investors
1,02B22,69%5,25B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2,22B49,44%11,43B
Total
4,48B100,00%23,12B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
State Street Investment Management8,22%368 445 8781 901 181
BlackRock, Inc.7,26%325 414 5581 679 139

FAQ

What Is the South32 (S32) Stock Price Today?

The South32 stock price today is 5,150 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does South32 Trade On?

South32 is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for South32?

The stock symbol for South32 is "S32."

Does South32 Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The South32 dividend yield is 2.49%.

What Is the South32 Market Cap?

As of today, South32 market cap is 23,080B AUD.

What Is South32's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The South32 EPS (TTM) is 0,235.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is S32 a Buy or Sell?

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

How Many Times Has South32 Stock Split?

South32 has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does South32 Have?

South32 has 6867 employees.

What is the current trading status of South32 (S32)?

As of Sep 02, 2026, South32 (S32) is trading at a price of 5,150 AUD, with a previous close of 5,150 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 5,050 AUD to 5,150 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 2,520 AUD to 5,290 AUD.

What Is South32 (S32) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for South32 is 5,083 AUD, with a high estimate of 6.04312518 AUD and a low estimate of 4.01008121 AUD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -1,30% Downside potential.
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