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Santos Limited Analysis (STO.AX)
Is Santos Limited a good investment? Santos Limited (STO.AX) is currently trading at 8.09 AUD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 8.77 AUD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 22.51. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.
Earnings Schedule: Santos Limited is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 19, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.81.
For income investors, Santos Limited pays a dividend yield of 4.41%. With a payout ratio of 93%, the dividend appears to be under pressure.
Investor FAQ
Does Santos Limited pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.25 AUD (4.41% yield).
What asset class is Santos Limited?
Santos Limited is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 3 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 19, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.35.
Company Profile
Santos Limited explores, develops, produces, transports, and markets hydrocarbons in Australia and Papua New Guinea. The company's assets are located in the Alaska, Cooper Basin, Queensland and New South Wales, Papua New Guinea, Northern Australia, Timor-Leste and Western Australia. It also engages in the development of decarbonization technologies. In addition, the company produces crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, ethane, liquefied natural gas, and condensate, as well as natural gas. Santos Limited was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
Dividend Yield
4.41% (5y avg: 4.09%)
Annual Dividends
0.25 AUD
Next ex. div date
Feb. 23, 2026
Payout Ratio
92.94%
Historical Dividends
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.33 AUD |
| March 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.2112 |
| Feb. 24, 2027 (estimated) | 0.1216 |
| 2026 | 0.49 AUD |
| Oct. 2, 2026 (estimated) | 0.2029 |
| March 25, 2026 | 0.1457 |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | 0.1457 |
| 2025 | 0.53 AUD |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | 0.2029 |
| March 26, 2025 | 0.1632 |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | 0.1632 |
| 2024 | 0.46 AUD |
| Sept. 25, 2024 | 0.1911 |
| March 27, 2024 | 0.2683 |
| 2023 | 0.36 AUD |
| Sept. 28, 2023 | 0.1340 |
| March 29, 2023 | 0.2236 |
| 2022 | 0.23 AUD |
| Sept. 22, 2022 | 0.1093 |
| March 24, 2022 | 0.1181 |
| 2021 | 0.20 AUD |
| Sept. 21, 2021 | 0.0769 |
| March 25, 2021 | 0.0632 |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | 0.0632 |
| 2020 | 0.18 AUD |
| Sept. 24, 2020 | 0.0291 |
| March 26, 2020 | 0.0757 |
| Feb. 25, 2020 | 0.0757 |
| 2019 | 0.26 AUD |
| Sept. 26, 2019 | 0.0885 |
| March 28, 2019 | 0.0862 |
| Feb. 26, 2019 | 0.0862 |
| 2018 | 0.05 AUD |
| Sept. 27, 2018 | 0.0477 |
| 2016 | 0.10 AUD |
| March 30, 2016 | 0.0500 |
| Feb. 24, 2016 | 0.0500 |
| 2015 | 0.41 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2015 | 0.1306 |
| March 25, 2015 | 0.1500 |
| Feb. 25, 2015 | 0.1306 |
| 2014 | 0.45 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2014 | 0.1742 |
| March 26, 2014 | 0.1500 |
| Feb. 27, 2014 | 0.1306 |
| 2013 | 0.41 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2013 | 0.1306 |
| March 28, 2013 | 0.1500 |
| March 1, 2013 | 0.1306 |
| 2012 | 0.41 AUD |
| Sept. 28, 2012 | 0.1306 |
| March 30, 2012 | 0.1500 |
| Feb. 24, 2012 | 0.1306 |
| 2011 | 0.41 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2011 | 0.1306 |
| March 31, 2011 | 0.1500 |
| Feb. 23, 2011 | 0.1306 |
| 2010 | 0.57 AUD |
| Oct. 6, 2010 | 0.1916 |
| March 31, 2010 | 0.2000 |
| Feb. 24, 2010 | 0.1742 |
| 2009 | 0.54 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2009 | 0.1916 |
| March 31, 2009 | 0.1999 |
| Feb. 25, 2009 | 0.1485 |
| 2008 | 0.50 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2008 | 0.1633 |
| March 31, 2008 | 0.1846 |
| Feb. 26, 2008 | 0.1485 |
| 2007 | 0.48 AUD |
| Oct. 2, 2007 | 0.1485 |
| April 2, 2007 | 0.1846 |
| Feb. 27, 2007 | 0.1485 |
| 2006 | 0.48 AUD |
| Oct. 2, 2006 | 0.1485 |
| March 31, 2006 | 0.1846 |
| Feb. 28, 2006 | 0.1485 |
| 2005 | 0.45 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2005 | 0.1336 |
| March 31, 2005 | 0.1799 |
| Feb. 28, 2005 | 0.1336 |
| 2004 | 0.37 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2004 | 0.1114 |
| March 31, 2004 | 0.1500 |
| March 4, 2004 | 0.1114 |
| 2003 | 0.37 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2003 | 0.1114 |
| March 31, 2003 | 0.1500 |
| March 3, 2003 | 0.1114 |
| 2002 | 0.37 AUD |
| Sept. 30, 2002 | 0.1114 |
| April 2, 2002 | 0.1500 |
| March 4, 2002 | 0.1114 |
| 2001 | 0.26 AUD |
| Sept. 28, 2001 | 0.1114 |
| April 27, 2001 | 0.1485 |
| 2000 | 0.37 AUD |
| Nov. 17, 2000 | 0.1500 |
| Oct. 16, 2000 | 0.1114 |
| April 28, 2000 | 0.1114 |
| 1999 | 0.19 AUD |
| Nov. 17, 1999 | 0.0891 |
| April 30, 1999 | 0.0965 |
| 1998 | 0.19 AUD |
| Nov. 18, 1998 | 0.0891 |
| April 30, 1998 | 0.0965 |
| 1997 | 0.21 AUD |
| Nov. 19, 1997 | 0.1200 |
| Nov. 13, 1997 | 0.0891 |
| 1996 | 0.21 AUD |
| May 2, 1996 | 0.1200 |
| March 25, 1996 | 0.0869 |
| 1995 | 0.27 AUD |
| Dec. 1, 1995 | 0.1100 |
| Oct. 30, 1995 | 0.0797 |
| June 16, 1995 | 0.0797 |
| 1994 | 0.12 AUD |
| Nov. 25, 1994 | 0.0797 |
| June 17, 1994 | 0.0362 |
| 1993 | 0.16 AUD |
| Nov. 26, 1993 | 0.0797 |
| June 18, 1993 | 0.0797 |
| 1992 | 0.24 AUD |
| Nov. 27, 1992 | 0.1000 |
| Oct. 26, 1992 | 0.0724 |
| June 19, 1992 | 0.0724 |
| 1991 | 0.23 AUD |
| Nov. 15, 1991 | 0.0652 |
| July 15, 1991 | 0.0724 |
| Jan. 4, 1991 | 0.0900 |
| 1990 | 0.17 AUD |
| Nov. 26, 1990 | 0.0652 |
| June 29, 1990 | 0.0710 |
| Jan. 31, 1990 | 0.0200 |
| Jan. 8, 1990 | 0.0142 |
| 1989 | 0.12 AUD |
| Oct. 18, 1989 | 0.0497 |
| May 10, 1989 | 0.0710 |
| 1988 | 0.13 AUD |
| Oct. 25, 1988 | 0.0633 |
| May 11, 1988 | 0.0703 |
Yearly aggregated dividends
Dividends
|
Santos Limited
Feb 23, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.145707 AUD |
|
Santos Limited
Mar 25, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.14571 AUD |
|
Santos Limited
Oct 01, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.202909 AUD |
Historical Split Corporate Actions
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Nov. 11, 2015 | 1.150000 |
| March 12, 2009 | 1.080000 |
| April 2, 1997 | 1.020000 |
| Aug. 30, 1990 | 1.020000 |
| Nov. 23, 1988 | 1.010000 |
| May 10, 1988 | 1.100000 |
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