Santos HY26 - 4D - Directors' Report and Declaration

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Stock Santos Ltd (STO.ASX)
Release Time 19 Aug 2026, 9:19 a.m.
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 Santos Ltd HY26 Financial Results
Key Points
  • Sales volume increased 1.7% to 48.0 mmboe
  • Product sales increased 1.6% to US$2,620 million
  • Underlying profit decreased 22% to US$397 million
  • Interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share
  • Barossa project ramped up to 97% of planned rates
Full Summary

Santos Ltd's HY26 results showed a 1.7% increase in sales volume to 48.0 mmboe, driven by higher LNG production and third-party purchases. Product sales rose by 1.6% to US$2,620 million. However, underlying profit fell 22% to US$397 million due to lower EBITDAX and EBIT. The company declared an interim dividend of 11.6 US cents per share, payable on August 25, 2026. The Barossa project achieved 97% of planned production rates, and major developments are expected to boost production in the second half of 2026.

Guidance

Underlying profit for HY26 decreased by 22% to US$397 million

Outlook

Santos expects increased production in the second half of 2026, driven by the ramp-up of Barossa and other major development projects.