- Net income: $636 million, down 19% year-over-year, lower than the estimate of $780.8 million.
- Underlying profit: $654 million, down 18% year-over-year, slightly missing the estimate of $670.3 million.
- Interim dividend per share: 13 cents.
- Ebitdax (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and exploration expenses): $1.85 billion, down 13% year-over-year.
- Ebitdax by region:
- Cooper Basin: $200 million, down 13% year-over-year.
- Queensland & NSW: $402 million, up 1.5% year-over-year.
- PNG: $1.02 billion, down 16% year-over-year.
- Northern Australia & Timor-Leste: $3 million, down 95% year-over-year.
- Western Australia: $267 million, up 6% year-over-year.
- Free cash flow: $1.07 billion.
- Year forecast:
- Production: Still expected at 84 to 90 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe).
- Sales volume: Still expected at 87 to 93 mmboe.
- Analyst recommendations: 11 buys, 4 holds, 1 sell.
A look at Santos Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts reviewing Santos Ltd‘s long-term outlook using the Smartkarma Smart Scores indicate a positive overall perspective. With solid scores across Value, Dividend, Growth, and Momentum, the company demonstrates strength in key areas that drive long-term success. An analysis of the provided scores reveals a promising outlook for Santos Ltd, suggesting a favorable trajectory for investors seeking stability and potential growth in the energy sector.
Santos Limited, a company engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas, crude oil, and other petroleum products, operates across various regions including Australia, the United States, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Despite facing challenges in Resilience, the company’s robust performance in Value, Dividend, Growth, and Momentum aspects positions it well for sustained success in the evolving energy market landscape.
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