AUTLF Stock Chart & Stats
$3.02
-$0.24(-8.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.02
-$0.24(-8.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.40 - $6.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.04K
Average Volume (3M)7.33K
Market Cap
$1.12B
Enterprise Value$1.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$311.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$294.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding423,058,470
10 Day Avg. Volume1,408
30 Day Avg. Volume7,333
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio-5.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit42.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-22.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.65Price Target Upside20.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Growing BacklogThe $16.5 billion order book provides substantial multi-year revenue visibility and supports continued capacity utilization. Its combination of new-build programs and sustainment contracts can underpin durable growth while reducing reliance on winning entirely new work each quarter.
Australasian Growth And MarginsStrong Australasian revenue and EBIT growth, alongside improved execution and scale benefits, indicates that the company is converting program expansion into better operating performance. This region is becoming an increasingly important foundation for future group profitability.
Manageable LeverageModerate leverage gives Austal financial flexibility to execute its contracted backlog and fund operational requirements without an overly strained capital structure. This provides a useful buffer while the company works through uneven program profitability and capacity investment.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability ReversalThe move from healthy 2025 profitability to a meaningful 2026 operating and net loss signals material execution or cost pressure. Unless project economics improve, the reversal could weaken earnings quality, reduce reinvestment capacity, and make future results less predictable.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationDeeply negative free cash flow after a strong prior year shows that reported growth is not consistently translating into internally generated cash. Continued investment or working-capital demands could increase reliance on balance-sheet capacity during weaker operating periods.
U.S. Program And Contract RiskUnresolved U.S. contractual matters and delayed OPC deliveries create ongoing uncertainty over recovery, timing, and profitability in a major operating region. Further restructuring delays or unfavorable outcomes could prolong losses and divert management attention from execution.
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AUTLF FAQ
What was Austal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Austal Limited lowest stock price was $2.40 and its highest was $6.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Austal Limited’s market cap?
Austal Limited’s market cap is $1.12B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 135 days.
How were Austal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Austal Limited released its earnings results on Aug 30, 2026. The company reported -$0.141 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.162 by $0.021.
Is Austal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Austal Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Austal Limited pay dividends?
Austal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.019 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.77%. See more information on Austal Limited dividends here
What is Austal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Austal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Austal Limited have?
Austal Limited has 423,058,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Austal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Austal Limited reported an EPS of -$0.141 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.162. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.544%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Austal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AUTLF
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
Austal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$3.65 (20.90% Upside)
$3.65 (20.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AUTLF Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.23%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Austal Limited
Globally, Austal Limited specializes in the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of diverse maritime vessels for both commercial entities and national defense forces. Its operations are strategically segmented into four key divisions: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support. The company's extensive portfolio includes crafting and supporting passenger and vehicle-passenger ferries, offshore platforms, and windfarm service vessels. It also supplies advanced naval and other defense ships, alongside patrol boats tailored for governmental law enforcement and border security missions. Beyond vessel construction, Austal innovates and integrates sophisticated maritime control and information management solutions, such as its proprietary MARINELINK integrated monitoring system, as well as advanced motion control technologies and interceptors. Complementing its core activities, Austal delivers comprehensive lifecycle management and support services to naval, governmental, and commercial clients. These services encompass crew training and instruction, routine servicing, repair and maintenance, integrated logistics support, long-term vessel sustainment, and support for information management systems. The company also expertly handles vessel refits and oversees annual docking procedures. Established in 1988, Austal Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Henderson, Australia.
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AUTLF Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call had a predominantly positive tone, supported by record revenue above $2 billion, a $16.5 billion group order book, exceptional Australasian revenue and EBIT growth, strong liquidity, positive operating cash flow and continued investment in capacity. These strengths were tempered by the $125 million group EBIT loss, unresolved U.S. contractual matters, lower U.S. support revenue and delays in the OPC program. The substantial Australasian performance and growth outlook significantly outweighed the stated challenges.View all AUTLF earnings summariesAUTLF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$3.65
▲(20.90% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
<0.01% Insiders
5.54% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
88.40% Public Companies and
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