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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$1.92 - AU$6.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.27M
Average Volume (3M)24.18M
Market Cap
AU$16.74B
Enterprise ValueAU$15.30K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$2.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta2.25
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding3,225,946,800
10 Day Avg. Volume26,634,100
30 Day Avg. Volume24,175,103
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$5.49Price Target Upside3.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Healthy Balance SheetModerate leverage and expanding equity provide financial flexibility through the operating cycle. This can support investment, liquidity management and resilience when industry conditions weaken, although balance-sheet benefits are partly offset by higher recent debt.
2026 Earnings ReboundThe return to meaningful earnings and strong margins demonstrates substantial operating capacity when pricing and volumes improve. A sharp revenue rebound can strengthen internal funding and reinforce the business base over the next several quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow in 2026 improves the company’s ability to fund capital needs, reduce reliance on external financing and absorb industry volatility. The improvement is particularly important following earlier periods of cash consumption.
Bears Say
Cyclical ProfitabilityLarge swings in margins and earnings indicate strong sensitivity to pricing and volume conditions. This reduces earnings predictability, complicates planning and means the recent recovery may not represent a stable through-cycle profitability level.
Uneven Cash FlowsHistorically inconsistent cash conversion suggests working-capital needs or capital spending can materially absorb profits during weaker periods. This may constrain investment flexibility and increase funding risk despite the positive cash-flow result in 2026.
Higher Debt And Volatile ReturnsHigher debt increases financial commitments while volatile returns show that capital efficiency is highly cycle-dependent. Together, these factors could reduce resilience if earnings weaken or cash generation again becomes unreliable.
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PLS FAQ
What was PLS Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLS Group lowest share price was AU$1.92 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$16.74B.
When is PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 173 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 Undervalued.
Does PLS Group pay dividends?
PLS Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.96%. See more information on PLS Group dividends here
What is PLS Group’s EPS estimate?
PLS Group’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
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$5.49 (3.81% Upside)
AU$5.49 (3.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:PLS Sentiment 97%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$100.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 92%
Bearish news 8%
Bearish news 8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
154.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.96%
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
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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
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