Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) Share Price and News
Price
$4.98
Movement
0.10 (-1.97%)
as at 24 Apr - Closed (20 mins delayed)
52 Week Range
$2.04 - $5.15
1 Year Return
+120.35%
Austal Ltd Chart and Price Data
Fundamentals Data provided by Morningstar.
Data provided by Morningstar.
Market Cap
$2.14 billion
P/E Ratio
66.36
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Shares Outstanding
421.18 million
Earnings per share
0.077
Dividend per share
0.07
Year To Date Return
64.84%
Earnings Yield
1.51%
Franking
-
Share Price
$4.98
Day Change
0.10 (-1.97%)
52 Week Range
$2.04 - $5.15
Yesterday's Close
$5.08
Today's Open
$5.07
Days Range
$4.91 - $5.07
Volume
1,492,996
Avg. Volume (1 month)
2,202,966
Turnover
$7,416,141
as at 24 Apr - Closed
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Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, Austal has historically paid two unfranked or fully franked dividends a year.
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Austal generally pays its shareholder dividends in April and October.
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Austal Ltd listed on the ASX on 8 December 1998.
Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Ex-Date | Amount | Franking | Type | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2023 | $0.0300 | 0.00% | Final | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Interim | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 07 Sep 2022 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Final | 13 Oct 2022 |
| 16 Mar 2022 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Interim | 21 Apr 2022 |
| 08 Sep 2021 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Final | 21 Oct 2021 |
| 17 Mar 2021 | $0.0400 | 0.00% | Interim | 22 Apr 2021 |
| 08 Sep 2020 | $0.0500 | 0.00% | Final | 22 Oct 2020 |
| 16 Mar 2020 | $0.0300 | 0.00% | Interim | 17 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Sep 2019 | $0.0300 | 0.00% | Final | 15 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Mar 2019 | $0.0300 | 0.00% | Interim | 17 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Sep 2018 | $0.0300 | 0.00% | Final | 10 Oct 2018 |
| 14 Mar 2018 | $0.0200 | 0.00% | Interim | 06 Apr 2018 |
| 12 Sep 2017 | $0.0000 | 100.00% | Final | 06 Oct 2017 |
| 14 Mar 2017 | $0.0200 | 100.00% | Interim | 10 May 2017 |
| 13 Sep 2016 | $0.0200 | 100.00% | Final | 07 Oct 2016 |
| 08 Mar 2016 | $0.0200 | 100.00% | Interim | 29 Mar 2016 |
| 16 Sep 2011 | $0.0600 | 100.00% | Final | 06 Oct 2011 |
| 05 Oct 2005 | $0.0900 | 100.00% | Final | 25 Oct 2005 |
ASB ASX Announcements
An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.
| Date | Announcement | Price Sensitive? | Time | No. of Pages | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Apr 2025 2025-04-08T18:46:03 | Becoming a substantial holder | YesNo | 6:46pm | 6 | 212k |
| 8th Apr 2025 2025-04-08T11:25:51 | Application for quotation of securities - ASB | YesNo | 11:25am | 6 | 16k |
| 7th Apr 2025 2025-04-07T13:09:55 | Completion of Share Purchase Plan | YesNo | 1:09pm | 3 | 103k |
| 24th Mar 2025 2025-03-24T08:17:05 | Ceasing to be a substantial holder | YesNo | 8:17am | 4 | 442k |
| 21st Mar 2025 2025-03-21T16:20:22 | Ceasing to be a substantial holder | YesNo | 4:20pm | 5 | 171k |
| 20th Mar 2025 2025-03-20T17:38:56 | Becoming a substantial holder | YesNo | 5:38pm | 25 | 1.3M |
| 19th Mar 2025 2025-03-19T17:35:54 | Ceasing to be a substantial holder | YesNo | 5:35pm | 6 | 536k |
| 19th Mar 2025 2025-03-19T17:15:09 | Becoming a substantial holder | YesNo | 5:15pm | 5 | 178k |
| 18th Mar 2025 2025-03-18T19:49:38 | Change of Director's Interest Notice | YesNo | 7:49pm | 3 | 250k |
| 18th Mar 2025 2025-03-18T18:41:28 | Ceasing to be a substantial holder | YesNo | 6:41pm | 36 | 1.4M |
About Austal Ltd
Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) is an Australian-based shipbuilder that specialises in the design, construction, and support of defence and commercial vessels globally.
Austal's products include naval vessels, defence surface warfare combatants, high-speed support vessels, patrol boats for law enforcement, offshore vessels, as well as passenger and vehicle ferries. The company also installs and maintains vessel command and control systems, communication and radar technology, and information management systems.
Headquartered in Perth, Austal also has shipyards and servicing facilities in the United States, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
ASB Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Close | Change | % Change | Volume | Open | High | Low |
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| 23 Apr 2025 | $5.08 | $-0.03 | -0.59% | 2,366,384 | $5.12 | $5.14 | $4.98 |
| 22 Apr 2025 | $5.11 | $0.22 | 4.50% | 2,042,147 | $4.96 | $5.15 | $4.93 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | $4.89 | $-0.02 | -0.41% | 2,177,264 | $4.92 | $5.01 | $4.87 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | $4.91 | $0.06 | 1.24% | 3,611,628 | $4.91 | $5.01 | $4.87 |
| 15 Apr 2025 | $4.85 | $0.16 | 3.41% | 4,336,230 | $4.72 | $4.86 | $4.72 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | $4.69 | $0.01 | 0.21% | 2,813,473 | $4.73 | $4.74 | $4.58 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | $4.68 | $0.16 | 3.54% | 4,774,773 | $4.62 | $4.68 | $4.54 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | $4.52 | $0.08 | 1.80% | 1,863,661 | $4.49 | $4.59 | $4.41 |
| 09 Apr 2025 | $4.44 | $0.06 | 1.37% | 1,182,275 | $4.35 | $4.48 | $4.29 |
| 08 Apr 2025 | $4.38 | $0.12 | 2.82% | 2,649,919 | $4.21 | $4.39 | $4.18 |
| 07 Apr 2025 | $4.26 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 3,939,083 | $4.06 | $4.38 | $4.05 |
| 04 Apr 2025 | $4.26 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 2,139,559 | $4.22 | $4.26 | $4.13 |
| 03 Apr 2025 | $4.26 | $0.09 | 2.16% | 1,151,106 | $4.12 | $4.27 | $4.11 |
| 02 Apr 2025 | $4.17 | $0.08 | 1.96% | 1,148,306 | $4.07 | $4.21 | $4.07 |
| 01 Apr 2025 | $4.09 | $-0.10 | -2.39% | 1,589,880 | $4.24 | $4.25 | $4.04 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | $4.19 | $-0.03 | -0.71% | 1,537,812 | $4.24 | $4.28 | $4.12 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | $4.22 | $0.13 | 3.18% | 1,151,150 | $4.08 | $4.22 | $4.06 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | $4.09 | $-0.01 | -0.24% | 1,348,570 | $4.15 | $4.17 | $4.06 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | $4.10 | $0.05 | 1.23% | 1,224,593 | $4.10 | $4.20 | $4.07 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | $4.05 | $-0.13 | -3.11% | 2,066,809 | $4.21 | $4.25 | $4.04 |
Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.
| Date | Director | Type | Amount | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | John Rothwell | Sell | 13,160,000 | $50,008,000 |
As advised by the company. Block trade by way of special crossings in connection with Austro Pty
Ltd s non-underwritten sell down. For further details, see Austal Limited's ASX announcement dated 13 March 2025 |
| 01 Nov 2024 | Christopher (Chris) Indermaur | Exercise | 15,025 | $47,479 |
Conversion of securities.
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| 01 Nov 2024 | Christopher (Chris) Indermaur | Issued | 66,542 | $210,272 |
Conversion of securities.
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Richard Spencer | Buy | 1,000,000 | $2,927,600 |
Off-market trade. As per announcement on 22-10-2024
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| 14 Oct 2024 | Richard Spencer | Sell | 16,523 | $50,395 |
As advised by the company. Director has disposed of the 16,523 US OTC
AUTLF options. |
| 14 Oct 2024 | John Rothwell | Sell | 1,000,000 | $2,927,600 |
Off-market trade.
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Richard Spencer | Buy | 4,523 | $11,036 |
On-market trade. Estimated Value, average security
value, https://www.aspecthuntley.com.au/asxdata/20241022/pdf/02869418.pdf |
Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brent Cubis | Non-Executive Director | Oct 2024 |
Mr Cubis has performed CFO and/or NED roles for international and domestic companies including ARN Media, A2B (formerly Cabcharge), and Cochlear. Mr Cubis currently serves on the boards of ARN Media, AI Media, Silverchain and Canteen. He also was Director for 20 global subsidiaries at Cochlear, where he was CFO, and served on the Global MBA Advisory Board at Macquarie University.
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| Mr Patrick (Paddy) Anthony Gregg | Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director | Jan 2021 |
Mr Gregg has project management, manufacturing and business experience acquired within the Nuclear Defence Industry, Rail Industry and Naval Shipbuilding Industry. Immediately prior to joining Austal, Paddy was working for Network Rail in the United Kingdom. During his time there he was responsible for infrastructure enhancements and renewals on the Western and Wales Routes.
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| Mr Lee John Goddard | Non-Executive Director | Jan 2023 |
Mr Goddard is member of the Risk Committee. He is an Executive Leader who continues to serve as a Royal Australian Navy active reserve officer (rank Rear Admiral) following 34 years full time service up until January 2021. In April 2022 he was appointed as the inaugural CEO and Executive Director of the Australian Missile Corporation. He is also a Non-Executive Director of the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, an Advisor to the Minderoo Foundation and OCIUS Technologies, and the Chairman (Race Director) of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
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| Ms Kathryn Leslei Toohey AM | Non-Executive Director | Feb 2024 |
Ms Toohey is a member of the Risk Committee. She brings program management, government procurement, digital and technology expertise to Austal through her experience in senior executive roles in the Department of Defence. Kathryn was a senior officer in the Australian Army, retiring at the rank of major general in early 2023. For over two decades she was involved in Defence capability. She served as Head Land Capability responsible for the modernisation and sustainment of all Army equipment and infrastructure including helicopters, tanks, communication systems and watercraft. In her last appointment within the Australian Defence Force Headquarters she was responsible for integrating capability across the three Services.
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| Mr Richard Vaughn Spencer | Non-Executive ChairmanNon-Executive Director | Jul 2024 |
Mr Spencer served five years with the US Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. After leaving the defence force, he worked at several investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, and Bear Stearns. He also served on the Pentagon Defense Business Board advisory panel and the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel. He was appointed and confirmed as Secretary of Navy from August 2017 through to November 2019.
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| Christian Johnstone | Chief Financial Officer |
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| Ian McMillan | Chief Operating Officer Australasia |
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| Michelle Kruger | President USA |
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| Adrian Strang | Company Secretary |
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 126,185,376 | 34.81% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 55,087,371 | 15.20% |
| J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 34,610,799 | 9.55% |
| Austro Pty Ltd | 32,761,692 | 9.04% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd | 19,167,792 | 5.29% |
| Onyx (WA) Pty Ltd | 5,600,000 | 1.54% |
| Ace Property Holdings Pty Ltd | 3,020,000 | 0.83% |
| Pacific Custodians Pty Limited | 2,321,106 | 0.64% |
| Bond Street Custodians Limited | 2,122,040 | 0.59% |
| Mr Gary Heys & Mrs Dorothy Heys | 2,044,670 | 0.56% |
| Neweconomy Com AU Nominees Pty Limited | 1,622,897 | 0.45% |
| Mossisberg Pty Ltd | 1,543,100 | 0.43% |
| National Nominees Pty Ltd | 1,465,688 | 0.40% |
| UBS Nominees Pty Ltd | 1,259,746 | 0.35% |
| Precision Opportunities Fund Ltd | 1,000,000 | 0.28% |
| Mr William Robert Chambers | 1,000,000 | 0.28% |
| IOOF Investment Services Limited | 869,684 | 0.24% |
| Kenny Nominees (NT) Pty Ltd | 777,881 | 0.21% |
| Netwealth Investments Limited | 746,745 | 0.21% |
| Brazil Farming Pty Ltd | 500,000 | 0.14% |