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South32 (SOUHY) Price & Analysis

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SOUHY Stock Chart & Stats

$18.36
>-$0.01(-0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.36
>-$0.01(-0.09%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Earnings And Margin RecoveryThe sharp recovery in earnings and operating margins shows improved profitability across the portfolio. Sustained margins would strengthen resilience and provide more internal funding for growth, although commodity prices remain an important variable.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Improving Cash FlowLow leverage gives South32 flexibility to fund projects, manage commodity downturns and return capital without excessive balance-sheet strain. Improving operating and free cash flow also supports investment capacity, despite uneven historical conversion.
Base-metals Repositioning And Production PipelineA simpler base-metals portfolio and expanding project pipeline could improve long-term growth quality and reduce reliance on aluminium. Sierra Gorda reserves, Hermosa progress and Taylor development provide identifiable operating growth drivers.
Bears Say
Commodity-cycle Earnings VolatilitySouth32 remains exposed to prices for aluminium, manganese, coal, nickel, zinc, lead and silver. Commodity downturns can compress margins, reduce earnings and weaken cash generation even when production and asset execution remain sound.
Safety And Reputational RiskThe fatality creates lasting safety, workforce and reputational concerns and may increase operational oversight or remediation requirements. Failure to improve safety performance could impair stakeholder trust and complicate execution across the asset base.
GEMCO Operating And Mine-life UncertaintyWater-management requirements and permitting create uncertainty around GEMCO production reliability and costs. Its limited modeled mine life also reduces long-term visibility for the operation, potentially increasing dependence on successful replacement projects.

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SOUHY FAQ

What was South32 Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
South32 Limited lowest stock price was $8.54 and its highest was $19.16 in the past 12 months.
    What is South32 Limited’s market cap?
    South32 Limited’s market cap is $15.48B.
      When is South32 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      South32 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2027 which is in 148 days.
        How were South32 Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        South32 Limited released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.74 by -$0.09.
          Is South32 Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts South32 Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does South32 Limited pay dividends?
            South32 Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.68%. See more information on South32 Limited dividends here
              What is South32 Limited’s EPS estimate?
              South32 Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.61.
                How many shares outstanding does South32 Limited have?
                South32 Limited has 897,297,100 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to South32 Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  South32 Limited reported an EPS of $0.65 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.74. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.73%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of South32 Limited?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SOUHY
                    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

                      Company Description

                      South32 Limited

                      South32 Limited operates as a global, diversified natural resources company with significant mining and metals operations across Australia, Southern Africa, North America, and South America. Its portfolio includes key assets such as Worsley Alumina, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Brazil Alumina, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Eagle Downs Metallurgical Coal, Australia Manganese, South Africa Manganese, Cerro Matoso, Cannington, Hermosa, and South Africa Energy Coal. The company extracts and processes a wide range of commodities, including alumina, aluminum, bauxite, thermal and coking coal, manganese ore and its alloys, ferronickel, silver, lead, zinc, and other industrial metals, which are distributed globally through exports. Additionally, South32 Limited maintains a strategic alliance with AusQuest Limited, focusing on gold-copper exploration opportunities, particularly at the Gunanya Project. Founded in 2000, originally as BHP Coal Holdings Pty Limited before adopting its current name, the company's corporate headquarters are located in Perth, Australia.

                      South32 (SOUHY) Earnings & Revenues

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                      SOUHY Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: strong EBITDA (+28%) and underlying earnings (+55%), improved free cash flow (+$352M to $610M), disciplined capital returns, and a transformational sale of aluminium assets that repositions the company toward higher‑margin base metals growth. Project execution updates (Hermosa, Sierra Gorda, Taylor) and a deep growth pipeline support further upside. Key negatives include a workplace fatality at Worsley (material reputational and safety concern), operational uncertainty at GEMCO due to water/dewatering risks and limited life‑of‑mine under current plans (~6 years), grade dilution risks from Cannington stockpile processing, and execution/timing risk around the Alcoa transaction and lockbox cash variance. On balance, highlights materially outweigh the lowlights given the scale of financial improvements and growth projects.View all SOUHY earnings summaries
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