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Santos Limited (DE:STS)
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Santos (STS) Price & Analysis

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STS Stock Chart & Stats

€4.66
€0.04(0.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€4.66
€0.04(0.87%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Long Reserve Life And Resource BaseSantos has a substantial reserve and resource base across Australia, PNG and Alaska. This supports a lengthy production runway, improves asset replacement visibility and provides multiple development options beyond the current project ramp-up.
Pikka And Barossa Expand Production CapacityThe ramp-up of Pikka and Barossa adds material oil and LNG capacity to Santos's portfolio. As commissioning progresses, these assets can lift production, spread fixed costs and strengthen operating cash generation over the medium term.
Reliable Operations And Strong Core ProfitabilityHigh facility reliability and a strong base-business margin indicate a capable operating platform. Consistent uptime supports contracted LNG deliveries, protects cash conversion and helps Santos capture the benefits of its expanding production portfolio.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue And Earnings DeclineThe multi-year contraction in revenue and earnings shows that Santos's recent profitability has not translated into sustained growth. Continued normalization from the 2022 peak could limit internally generated funding for investment and debt reduction.
Higher Leverage Limits Financial FlexibilityHigher debt is a meaningful vulnerability in a cyclical commodity business, particularly while major projects are commissioning. Elevated gearing can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to weaker prices and delay balance-sheet improvement.
Weaker Free Cash Flow And Execution CostsSantos continues to generate positive operating cash flow, but weaker free cash flow reduces the cushion available for debt repayment and shareholder returns. Commissioning complexity, timing effects and costs above target create ongoing execution risk during the ramp-up.

Santos News

STS FAQ

What was Santos Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Santos Limited lowest stock price was €3.22 and its highest was €4.96 in the past 12 months.
    What is Santos Limited’s market cap?
    Santos Limited’s market cap is €16.11B.
      When is Santos Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Santos Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2027 which is in 178 days.
        How were Santos Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Santos Limited released its earnings results on Aug 18, 2026. The company reported €0.093 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.09 by €0.003.
          Is Santos Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Santos Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Santos Limited pay dividends?
            Santos Limited does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Santos Limited’s EPS estimate?
            Santos Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.28.
              How many shares outstanding does Santos Limited have?
              Santos Limited has 3,247,773,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Santos Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Santos Limited reported an EPS of €0.093 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.113%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Santos Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:STS
                  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

                    Santos Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    5.53%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    4.06%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    2.20%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Santos Limited

                    Santos Limited, an Australian energy company established in 1954 and based in Adelaide, is a full-spectrum operator in the hydrocarbon sector. It manages the exploration, development, production, transportation, and sale of energy resources for both residential and industrial consumers throughout Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. The company's core operations are anchored by five major asset hubs: the Cooper Basin, Queensland and New South Wales, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia and Timor-Leste, and Western Australia. Additionally, Santos maintains an operational presence in Alaska. Beyond its traditional oil and gas ventures, the firm actively participates in the advancement of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Its comprehensive product range encompasses crude oil, natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethane, methane, coal seam gas, shale gas, and condensate. As per its assessments, Santos possesses proved and probable reserves totaling 1,676 million barrels of oil equivalent.

                    Santos (STS) Earnings & Revenues

                    STS Company Deck

                    STS Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    Overall the call is broadly positive: the company successfully brought Pikka online and progressed Barossa through commissioning into production, delivered solid H1 operational reliability and declared a dividend, while outlining a clear path to stronger H2 cash flows as new production ramps and peak CapEx unwinds. Key near-term negatives are commissioning-related costs, cargo timing effects and an elevated gearing level (~28% incl. leases) that weighed on H1 free cash flow; management expects these to improve as Barossa and Pikka reach plateau and recurrent savings are realized.View all DE:STS earnings summaries
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