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ILU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.69
-AU$0.05(-0.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$7.69
-AU$0.05(-0.96%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.90 - AU$9.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.35M
Average Volume (3M)3.47M
Market Cap
AU$2.61B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$45.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.00
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.67
Shares Outstanding431,195,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,199,919
30 Day Avg. Volume3,471,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)2.45
P/FCF Ratio-2.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$7.56Price Target Upside-1.71% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$802.15M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Eneabba Refinery Progress & Rare-earth PositioningNear‑complete engineering and majority of capital committed materially reduce execution risk relative to early-stage projects. As one of few non‑China rare‑earth refineries, Eneabba creates a durable strategic foothold into higher‑value critical minerals, diversifying revenue away from cyclic mineral sands over multi‑year timeframes and aligning with government support trends.
Balranald Ramp-up On ScheduleA timely ramp of Balranald increases controllable production volumes and shortens the timeframe to positive cash contribution. Durable operational progress reduces reliance on older assets, strengthens supply capability, and provides a multi‑period foundation for revenue growth and margin recovery as new volume replaces inventory drawdown requirements.
Improved Near-term Liquidity, FX Hedging And Lower 2026 Cash DeploymentReduced capital deployment for 2026 and substantial undrawn facilities expand financial flexibility while USD collars limit FX volatility on contracted sales. Together these structural liquidity measures increase the company's runway to complete projects, lower near‑term refinancing risk and improve the probability of executing Eneabba and Balranald without distressed funding.
Bears Say
2025 Cash Generation And Profitability DeteriorationA sustained reversal to negative operating and free cash flow reduces internal funding for capital projects and dividends, forcing greater reliance on debt or equity. This structural weakening compresses financial flexibility, elevates refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity, and undermines the company's ability to absorb future commodity or execution shocks over multiple quarters.
Eneabba Offtake And Funding ConditionalityProject economics and drawdown of government support hinge on binding commercial offtakes. Without contracted volumes and prices, Eneabba faces funding and revenue timing risk that can delay commissioning or force alternative, potentially more expensive financing, increasing the probability of multi‑quarter execution slippage or margin dilution.
Elevated Finished‑goods Inventory And Demand UncertaintyHigh finished‑goods inventory ties up ~A$1.1bn of capital and makes near‑term cash recovery dependent on market demand and successful sales execution. If zircon/TiO2 markets remain weak or recovery is delayed, the company may face prolonged cash strain, margin pressure from discounts and slower deleveraging over several quarters.
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ILU FAQ
What was Iluka Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iluka Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$4.90 and its highest was AU$9.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap?
Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$2.61B.
When is Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Iluka Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Iluka Resources Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.173 by AU$0.143.
Is Iluka Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Iluka Resources Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Iluka Resources Limited pay dividends?
Iluka Resources Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.81%. See more information on Iluka Resources Limited dividends here
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is -0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Iluka Resources Limited have?
Iluka Resources Limited has 431,195,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iluka Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iluka Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.173. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.1%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iluka Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ILU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Iluka Resources Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$7.56 (-1.71% Downside)
AU$7.56 (-1.71% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ILU Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Iluka Resources Limited
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, and established in 1954, Iluka Resources Limited is deeply involved in all facets of the mineral sands industry. This encompasses the exploration, development, extraction, processing, marketing, and subsequent rehabilitation of mining sites. The company's operations span several key regions, including Jacinth-Ambrosia/Mid West, Cataby/South West, Sierra Rutile, and the United States/Murray Basin segments. Its core product portfolio features zircon, titanium dioxide minerals like rutile and synthetic rutile, and ilmenite, alongside activated carbon and iron concentrate. Beyond its primary offerings, Iluka also actively explores for rare earth elements such as monazite and xenotime. These diverse products are crucial components in a wide array of applications across technology, construction, medicine, lifestyle goods, and industrial sectors. With a global footprint, Iluka maintains operations across Australia, China, the broader Asian continent, Europe, the Americas, and other international markets. The company, which was originally incorporated as Westralian Sands Limited, rebranded to Iluka Resources Limited in May 1999.
ILU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$7.56
▼(-1.71% Downside)