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ILU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.19
-AU$0.06(-1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$7.19
-AU$0.06(-1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.92 - AU$8.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.41M
Average Volume (3M)2.00M
Market Cap
AU$2.14B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$50.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.16
Next Earnings
Feb 23, 2027EPS Estimate
-0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.95
Shares Outstanding431,249,450
10 Day Avg. Volume2,083,080
30 Day Avg. Volume2,001,707
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$7.47Price Target Upside3.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$907.47M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Recent Cash GenerationStrong H1 operating and free cash flow demonstrates that the core mineral sands business can generate substantial internal funding when operations and pricing are supportive. This improves financial flexibility, supports project investment, and helped reduce net debt despite ongoing development spending.
Debt Reduction And Improved Funding FlexibilityA 42% reduction in mineral sands net debt materially strengthens the operating balance sheet and lowers the burden on future cash flows. Reduced leverage gives Iluka greater capacity to manage commodity volatility, fund strategic projects, and absorb execution variability over coming quarters.
Rare Earths Commercial ProgressInitial rare earths offtake and feedstock agreements provide commercial validation for Iluka’s diversification beyond traditional mineral sands. These arrangements can improve confidence in future refinery utilisation, strengthen feedstock access, and support a broader long-term revenue base.
Bears Say
Weaker Earnings And Cash Performance In 2025The 2025 deterioration shows that Iluka’s earnings and cash generation remain vulnerable to operating conditions, product movements, and cost pressures. A return to losses and negative free cash flow can constrain funding flexibility and makes sustained recovery dependent on improved execution and market conditions.
Balranald Ramp-up DelaysBalranald has achieved commissioning milestones but has not yet reached consistent target extraction rates, extending the period before the project contributes at full potential. Further ramp-up work creates execution risk and may delay the expected benefits from this growth investment.
Mixed Demand And Idled CapacityWeak or uneven end-market demand can pressure realised volumes and pricing across zircon and titanium feedstocks. Idled synthetic rutile capacity further limits operating flexibility, while uncertain restart timing may leave assets underutilised and increase earnings volatility until demand improves.
Iluka Resources Limited News
ILU FAQ
What was Iluka Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iluka Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$4.92 and its highest was AU$8.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap?
Iluka Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$2.14B.
When is Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iluka Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2027 which is in 121 days.
How were Iluka Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Iluka Resources Limited released its earnings results on Aug 18, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.056 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.096 by AU$0.04.
Is Iluka Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Iluka Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Iluka Resources Limited pay dividends?
Iluka Resources Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.21%. See more information on Iluka Resources Limited dividends here
What is Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Iluka Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is -0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Iluka Resources Limited have?
Iluka Resources Limited has 431,249,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iluka Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iluka Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.056 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.096. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.252%.
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?
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
Iluka Resources Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$7.47 (3.85% Upside)
AU$7.47 (3.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ILU Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-19.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.04%
Trailing 12-Months
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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 Company Deck
ILU Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented several strong operational and financial positives: robust cash generation, a 42% reduction in mineral sands net debt, successful milestones at Balranald and substantial progress at the Eneabba refinery (60% complete and on-budget), plus initial rare earths commercial agreements. Offsetting these were notable execution challenges at Balranald that delayed consistent extraction rates, a statutory loss driven by inventory movements and idle charges, idled synthetic rutile capacity with uncertain restart timing, and mixed end-market demand (particularly in China). On balance, the positive cash, balance-sheet and commercial progress materially outweigh the operational and timing headwinds, but execution risks and demand softness warrant continued monitoring.View all AU:ILU earnings summariesILU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$7.47
▲(3.85% Upside)