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Market Cap $20.95 billion
P/E Ratio 10.85
Dividend Yield 5.56%
Shares Outstanding 3.25 billion
Earnings per share 0.376
Dividend per share 0.35
Year To Date Return -2.20%
Earnings Yield 9.21%
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    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    24 Feb 2025 $0.1632 0.00% Final 26 Mar 2025
    26 Aug 2024 $0.1911 0.00% Interim 25 Sep 2024
    26 Feb 2024 $0.2680 0.00% Final 27 Mar 2024
    28 Aug 2023 $0.1340 0.00% Interim 28 Sep 2023
    27 Feb 2023 $0.2236 0.00% Final 29 Mar 2023
    22 Aug 2022 $0.1093 0.00% Interim 22 Sep 2022
    21 Feb 2022 $0.1181 70.03% Final 24 Mar 2022
    20 Aug 2021 $0.0769 100.00% Interim 21 Sep 2021
    23 Feb 2021 $0.0632 100.00% Final 25 Mar 2021
    25 Aug 2020 $0.0291 100.00% Interim 24 Sep 2020
    25 Feb 2020 $0.0757 100.00% Final 26 Mar 2020
    27 Aug 2019 $0.0888 100.00% Interim 26 Sep 2019
    26 Feb 2019 $0.0862 100.00% Final 28 Mar 2019
    28 Aug 2018 $0.0477 100.00% Interim 27 Sep 2018
    24 Feb 2016 $0.0500 100.00% Final 30 Mar 2016
    27 Aug 2014 $0.2000 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2014
    27 Feb 2014 $0.1500 100.00% Final 26 Mar 2014
    22 Aug 2013 $0.1500 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2013
    01 Mar 2013 $0.1500 100.00% Final 28 Mar 2013
    22 Aug 2012 $0.1500 100.00% Interim 28 Sep 2012
    24 Feb 2012 $0.1500 100.00% Final 30 Mar 2012
    24 Aug 2011 $0.1500 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2011
    23 Feb 2011 $0.1500 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2011
    01 Sep 2010 $0.2200 100.00% Interim 06 Oct 2010
    24 Feb 2010 $0.2000 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2010
    26 Aug 2009 $0.2200 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2009
    25 Feb 2009 $0.2000 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2009
    27 Aug 2008 $0.2200 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2008
    30 Aug 2006 $0.2000 100.00% Interim 02 Oct 2006
    28 Feb 2006 $0.2000 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2006
    31 Aug 2005 $0.1800 100.00% Interim 30 Sep 2005
    04 Mar 2004 $0.1500 100.00% Final 31 Mar 2004

    STO ASX Announcements

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    About Santos Ltd

    Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) is a leading independent oil and gas producer in the Asia-Pacific region, providing energy to homes, businesses and major industries across Australia and Asia.

    With its origins in the Cooper Basin, Santos has one of the largest exploration and production acreages in Australia and extensive infrastructure.

    It supplies natural gas to Australian, Indonesian and other Asian markets, and develops oil and liquids businesses in Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Santos also focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG) strategy and has interests in four LNG projects in Australia.

    Headquartered in Adelaide, Santos is Australian-owned and operated. Santos shares have been trading on the ASX since October 1954.

    STO Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    20 May 2025 $6.37 $0.04 0.63% 5,941,812 $6.40 $6.41 $6.32
    19 May 2025 $6.33 $-0.11 -1.71% 6,264,369 $6.47 $6.48 $6.31
    16 May 2025 $6.44 $0.03 0.47% 8,550,677 $6.43 $6.48 $6.37
    15 May 2025 $6.41 $-0.01 -0.16% 12,104,102 $6.35 $6.47 $6.26
    14 May 2025 $6.42 $-0.02 -0.31% 10,558,581 $6.50 $6.62 $6.40
    13 May 2025 $6.44 $0.18 2.88% 21,449,398 $6.41 $6.50 $6.38
    12 May 2025 $6.26 $0.20 3.30% 8,092,576 $6.15 $6.30 $6.14
    09 May 2025 $6.06 $0.06 1.00% 10,996,076 $6.07 $6.14 $6.05
    08 May 2025 $6.00 $0.00 0.00% 7,190,623 $6.01 $6.03 $5.96
    07 May 2025 $6.00 $0.12 2.04% 17,237,258 $5.93 $6.03 $5.86
    06 May 2025 $5.88 $0.04 0.68% 7,135,594 $5.83 $5.95 $5.83
    05 May 2025 $5.84 $-0.24 -3.95% 13,499,609 $5.95 $5.96 $5.81
    02 May 2025 $6.08 $0.16 2.70% 10,265,048 $5.99 $6.10 $5.95
    01 May 2025 $5.92 $-0.09 -1.50% 9,025,127 $5.92 $5.99 $5.90
    30 Apr 2025 $6.01 $-0.11 -1.80% 13,216,494 $6.12 $6.13 $5.99
    29 Apr 2025 $6.12 $0.11 1.83% 8,891,956 $6.02 $6.17 $6.01
    28 Apr 2025 $6.01 $0.13 2.21% 10,104,653 $6.00 $6.04 $5.97
    24 Apr 2025 $5.88 $-0.07 -1.18% 11,794,066 $5.80 $5.91 $5.80
    23 Apr 2025 $5.95 $0.34 6.06% 11,267,527 $5.79 $5.96 $5.75

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    02 May 2025 Kevin Gallagher Issued 566,343 $3,443,365
    Issue of securities. 2,984,232 Rights
    10 Apr 2025 Kevin Gallagher Transfer 139,466 $775,430
    As advised by the company. On 10 April 2025, transfer of beneficial interest in
    139,466 shares held by the employee share plan
    trustee. The shares are deferred for two years
    from 1 January 2025 on account of 50% of the
    2024 STI award.
    14 Mar 2025 Michael(Mike) Utsler Buy 10,000 $62,000
    On-market trade.
    13 Mar 2025 Janine McArdle Buy 30,000 $186,000
    On-market trade. Approx
    10 Mar 2025 Keith Spence Buy 16,480 $99,796
    On-market trade. average price
    10 Mar 2025 Vickki McFadden Buy 12,000 $72,960
    On-market trade. average price
    21 Feb 2025 Keith Spence Buy 29,720 $200,003
    On-market trade. average price
    20 Feb 2025 Vickki McFadden Buy 24,000 $157,920
    On-market trade. average price
    20 Feb 2025 Musje Werror Buy 14,727 $96,903
    On-market trade. average price
    20 Feb 2025 John Lydon Buy 29,684 $199,773
    On-market trade. average price
    19 Feb 2025 Kevin Gallagher Expiry 300,058 $1,974,381
    As advised by the company. Lapsed, 26,94,864 Rights
    19 Feb 2025 Kevin Gallagher Issued 47,787 $314,438
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    19 Feb 2025 Kevin Gallagher Exercise 276,975 $1,822,495
    Conversion of securities. 24,17,889 Rights
    19 Feb 2025 Kevin Gallagher Issued 276,975 $1,822,495
    Conversion of securities.
    06 Sep 2024 Michael(Mike) Utsler Buy 20,000 $140,600
    On-market trade.
    04 Sep 2024 Kevin Gallagher Exercise 898 $6,348
    Conversion of securities. 2,994,922 Share Acquisition Rights
    04 Sep 2024 Kevin Gallagher Issued 898 $6,348
    Conversion of securities.
    04 Sep 2024 Kevin Gallagher Issued 125 $883
    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).
    23 Aug 2024 John Lydon Buy 26,997 $199,777
    On-market trade. average price
    22 Aug 2024 Musje Werror Buy 13,500 $100,838
    On-market trade. average price
    28 Jun 2024 Kevin Gallagher Issued 490,334 $3,755,958
    Issue of securities.

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Keith William Spence Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Jan 2018
    Mr Spence has 40 years of experience in managing and governing oil and gas operations in Australia, PNG, the Netherlands and Africa. A geologist and geophysicist by training, Mr Spence commenced his career as an exploration geologist with Woodside Petroleum Limited in 1977. He subsequently joined Shell (Development) Australia, where he worked for 18 years. In 1994, he was seconded to Woodside to lead the Northwest Shelf Exploration team. In 1998, he left Shell to join Woodside. He retired from Woodside in 2008, after a 14-year tenure in top executive positions in the company. Mr Spence has expertise in exploration and appraisal, development, project construction, operations and marketing.
    Ms Yasmin Anita Allen Non-Executive Director Oct 2014
    Ms Allen has more than 20 years of experience as a non-executive Director and Chair across major public, private and government boards, following her background in finance and investment banking. Her executive career included senior roles at Deutsche Bank AG, ANZ and HSBC Group Plc. Ms Allen served as former Chair of Macquarie Global Infrastructure Funds and Director at EFIC (Export, Finance and Insurance Corporation), non-executive Director ASX Limited and ASX Clearing and Settlement boards (2015 to 2024) and non-executive Director of Cochlear Limited (2010 to 2024). Ms Allen has expertise in corporate governance, strategic leadership and more recently in digital transformation, through her roles as Chair of AI and platform companies, Faethm.ai (2020) and Tiimely (2021).
    Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie Non-Executive Director Jul 2017
    Dr Guthrie has experience in the resources sector in diverse roles such as operations, environment, community and Indigenous affairs, corporate development and sustainability. Dr Guthrie was also a Board member of Infrastructure Australia (2021 to 2024). Dr Guthrie was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science from Curtin University in 2017 for her contribution to sustainability, innovation and policy leadership in the resources industry. She is the Chair of the Safety and Sustainability Committee & member of the People and Culture Committee.
    Ms Vickki Anne McFadden Non-Executive Director Apr 2024
    Ms McFadden brings a range of skills and experience gained through her current and previous non-executive Director roles and her executive career spanning investment banking, corporate finance and corporate law. Ms McFadden has experience in financial accounting and audit, capital management and corporate finance, risk management, remuneration, corporate governance and leadership. He is a Member of the People, and Culture Committee and Chair of the Risk Committee.
    Mr Kevin Thomas Gallagher Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Feb 2016
    Mr Gallagher has more than three decades of international experience in the oil and gas industry. Mr Gallagher led transformation and growth of the Company, delivering a competitive advantage in the energy evolution. Mr Gallagher commenced his career as a drilling engineer with Mobil North Sea, before joining Woodside in Australia in 1998. At Woodside, Mr Gallagher led the drilling organization through a growth phase, delivering several Australian and international development projects and exploration campaigns, before leading the Australian oil business. He was Chief Executive Officer at Clough Limited, an engineering and construction company, from 2011. He is a Member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee.
    Ms Janine J McArdle Non-Executive Director Oct 2019
    Ms McArdle has global energy experience in engineering and design, physical and financial energy commodities trading, risk management and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She is the founder and CEO of Apex Strategies, a global consultancy business providing advisory services to companies engaged in the oil and gas industry and more recently, in the development of tools and strategies to facilitate achievement of corporate energy transition goals. Prior to Apex Strategies, she worked for Apache Corporation in the US for 13 years, where she held various executive roles. She is a Member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee.
    Mr Michael(Mike) Utsler Non-Executive Director May 2022
    Mr Utsler has worked in the energy industry for more than 40 years, across multiple international areas. During his career, he has built knowledge and experience in the upstream, midstream and downstream areas of the energy industry. In addition, he has developed experience in power generation, alternative energy solutions and some aspects of carbon management. He has been involved in fostering technological solutions for driving efficiencies in operations. Mr Utsler has held senior leadership and executive positions with Amoco, BP (including President of the Gulf Coast Restoration Organization. He is a Member of the Risk Committee & the Chair of People and Culture Committee.
    Mr Musje Moses Werror Non-Executive Director Dec 2021
    Mr Werror brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the mining and resources sector in PNG. Mr Werror commenced his career at Ok Tedi Mining Ltd as a graduate in 1988 and previously held various roles and responsibilities including managing health, safety and environment, mine closure planning, tax credit scheme projects, government affairs and leading community relations in Western Province, PNG. He is a Member of the Risk Committee & the People and Culture Committee.
    Mr John Lydon Non-Executive Director Apr 2024
    Mr Lydon spent 25 years at McKinsey where he advised clients on strategic growth and operational opportunities and held leadership roles including founding McKinsey Implementation globally, Managing Partner McKinsey Australia & New Zealand, and leading Social Responsibility across Asia Pacific. He is also an Industry Professor at UTS Business School and previously served as an Economic Commissioner for the Greater Cities Commission, NSW Government. He is a Member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee.
    Ms Amelia Senneck Company Secretary Jan 2024
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    Jodie Hatherly CEO Santos Foundation
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    Sherry Duhe Chief Financial Officer
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    Tracey Winters Chief Strategy Officer
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    Amelia Senneck Company Secretary
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    Bruce Dingeman Executive Vice President Alaska
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    Brett Darley Executive Vice President Eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea
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    Anthony Neilson Executive Vice President Marketing and Trading
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    Steven Trench Executive Vice President Operations and Technical Services
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    Kim Lee Executive Vice President People Culture and Brand
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    Alan Stuart Grant Executive Vice President Santos Energy Solutions
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    Rebecca Jones Executive Vice President Subsurface and Portfolio Management
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    Executive Vice President Marketing and Trading Executive Vice President Western Australia Northern Australia and Timor-Leste
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    Michael Abbott Group General Counsel and Executive Vice President Environmental Approvals and Governance
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 1,078,789,773 33.22%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 585,950,972 18.04%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 468,817,575 14.44%
    National Nominees Limited 57,420,388 1.77%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 38,378,093 1.18%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 36,384,824 1.12%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 35,567,772 1.10%
    Argo Investments Limited 29,512,995 0.91%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 23,781,442 0.73%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 22,369,494 0.69%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Clearstream> 21,758,365 0.67%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd Deutsche Bank Tca 21,511,588 0.66%
    Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 18,724,948 0.58%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 12,859,735 0.40%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 11,926,806 0.37%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 9,892,161 0.30%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited 9,589,773 0.30%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca 8,834,503 0.27%
    CPU Share Plans Pty Ltd <Sto Est Unallocated A/C> 6,347,630 0.20%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Super Services A/C> 5,424,770 0.14%

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