South32 Ltd (S32)

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5.190
-0.020(-0.38%)
Closed·
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
5.1455.320
52 wk Range
2.5205.320
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
5.18 / 5.20
Prev. Close
5.21
Open
5.29
Day's Range
5.145-5.32
52 wk Range
2.52-5.32
Volume
11.12M
Average Volume (3m)
18.13M
1-Year Change
96.5909%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
5.039
Downside
-2.90%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Liquid assets exceed short term obligations

South32 Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 5.039
(-2.90% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold4.80-7.51%4.50Maintain28-08-2026
JPMorgan
Hold4.50-13.29%-Downgrade12-08-2026
CLSA
Hold4.10-21.00%4.20Maintain21-07-2026
JPMorgan
Buy4.50-13.29%4.60Maintain21-07-2026
RBC Capital
Buy5.30+2.12%4.60Maintain21-07-2026

South32 Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • South32 reported underlying EBITDA up 28% to $2.5B and earnings up 55% to $1B, driven by higher commodity prices and base metals growth.
  • Company maintained net cash position of $283M, declared 5.4 cents/share fully franked dividend totaling $242M for the half year.
  • Strategic shift underway with planned sale of aluminum business to Alcoa, repositioning South32 as focused base metals company on ASX.
  • Management forecasts 55% production growth from approved projects; Sierra Gorda reserves rose 61% with 5% output growth expected in FY27.
  • Hermosa Taylor project progressing on schedule with $700M invested; shares rose 1.36% to $5.21, near 52-week high of $5.29.
Last Updated: 28-08-2026, 01:14 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
28-08-2025
EPS / Forecast
-0.01 / 0.13
Revenue / Forecast
2.8B / 3.94B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.24%
Dividend Yield
2.51%
Industry Median 4.42%
Annualised payout
0.13
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+13.67%
Growth Streak

S32 Income Statement

Compare S32 to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
15.8x16.4x4.5x
PEG Ratio
0.040.020.00
Price/Book
1.7x2.0x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.8x1.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−3.8%4.6%34.4%
Fair Value Upside
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South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, South Africa Manganese, and Mozal Aluminium segments. It explores for copper, silver, lead, zinc, manganese, and base metal deposits. The company has operations in Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Mozambique, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United States, rest of Africa, rest of Asia, rest of Europe, rest of the Middle East, rest of North America, and rest of Oceania. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.

Employees
6867
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.27B28.35%6.59B
Other Institutional Investors
1.00B22.41%5.21B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.21B49.25%11.45B
Total
4.48B100.00%23.26B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
State Street Investment Management8.22%36,84,45,87819,12,234
BlackRock, Inc.7.26%32,54,14,55816,88,902

FAQ

What Is the South32 (S32) Share Price Today?

The South32 share price today is 5.190.

What is the current South32 (S32) share price and day range?

As of 05-09-2026, the South32 share price is 5.190, with a previous close of 5.210. The share price has ranged from 5.145 to 5.320 today, while the 52-week range spans from 2.520 to 5.320.

What Is the South32 Market Cap?

As of today, South32 market cap is 23.260B.

Does South32 Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The South32 dividend yield is 2.51%.

What Is the South32 (S32) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for South32 is 5.039, with a high estimate of 5.99111605 and a low estimate of 3.97556913. 5 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and -2.90% Downside potential.

What Is South32's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The South32 EPS (TTM) is 0.235.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is S32 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does South32 Trade On?

South32 is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for South32?

The stock symbol for South32 is "S32."

How Many Times Has South32 Stock Split?

South32 has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does South32 Have?

South32 has 6867 employees.
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