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PLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$5.29
-AU$0.21(-4.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$5.29
-AU$0.21(-4.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.68 - AU$6.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.27M
Average Volume (3M)29.30M
Market Cap
AU$9.36B
Enterprise ValueAU$15.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$2.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta2.18
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding3,225,946,800
10 Day Avg. Volume37,258,468
30 Day Avg. Volume29,303,238
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.09
Price to Book (P/B)3.96
Price to Sales (P/S)8.34
P/FCF Ratio16.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$4.72Price Target Upside-10.79% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
2026 Earnings And Revenue ReboundThe sharp 2026 revenue and earnings recovery shows the business can regain profitability when operating conditions improve. This renewed earnings base may support reinvestment and strengthen financial resilience, although the recovery remains tied to the cycle.
Generally Healthy Balance SheetLow-to-moderate leverage and a growing equity base provide a meaningful financial cushion. This supports the company’s ability to fund operations and pursue opportunities through normal industry fluctuations, while reducing the strain that excessive leverage can impose.
Positive 2026 Free Cash FlowA return to strong operating cash flow and positive free cash flow improves internal funding capacity and reduces reliance on external capital. Cash conversion covering a meaningful portion of earnings also provides support for ongoing investment and balance-sheet management.
Bears Say
Highly Cyclical ProfitabilityThe swing from exceptionally high margins to a 2025 loss and then a 2026 recovery demonstrates substantial earnings sensitivity to pricing and volume conditions. Such cyclicality makes results less predictable and can complicate durable planning and capital allocation.
Debt Increased In 2026The notable increase in total debt raises financial obligations even though leverage remains moderate overall. If operating conditions weaken, higher debt could reduce flexibility, increase pressure on cash allocation, and make the recovery less resilient than headline balance-sheet measures suggest.
Uneven Historical Cash GenerationThe history of negative operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow indicates that cash generation is not consistently aligned with reported profitability. Volatility linked to working capital or capital spending can increase funding needs during weaker industry conditions.
PLS Group News
PLS FAQ
What was PLS Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLS Group lowest share price was AU$2.68 and its highest was AU$6.81 in the past 12 months.
What is PLS Group’s market cap?
PLS Group’s market cap is AU$9.36B.
When is PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 127 days.
How were PLS Group’s earnings last quarter?
PLS Group released its earnings results on Aug 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.153 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.167 by -AU$0.014.
Is PLS Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PLS Group’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does PLS Group pay dividends?
PLS Group pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.72%. See more information on PLS Group dividends here
What is PLS Group’s EPS estimate?
PLS Group’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does PLS Group have?
PLS Group has 3,225,946,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to PLS Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PLS Group reported an EPS of AU$0.153 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.167. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.891%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLS Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:PLS
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
PLS Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$4.72 (-10.79% Downside)
AU$4.72 (-10.79% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:PLS Sentiment 95%
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
17.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
41.74%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
PLS Group
Based in West Perth, Australia, Pilbara Minerals Limited is an Australian enterprise focused on the exploration, development, and operation of mineral resources. Its key asset is the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region, which the company fully owns. This firm was incorporated in 2005.
PLS Company Deck
PLS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized a strong quarter driven by a marked recovery in pricing, substantial improvement in cash margins and reinforced balance sheet strength, enabling optionality on growth and capital returns. Operational performance largely tracked plan with robust ore sorting and recovery, while management acknowledged near-term operational issues (crusher wear), safety setbacks, and the idling of the POSCO JV due to external policy impacts. Timing and sequencing of larger greenfield/expansion projects remain under review and contingent on sustained market conditions.View all AU:PLS earnings summariesPLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$4.72
▼(-10.79% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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