The Stanmore Resources Ltd (ASX: SMR) share price is in focus after the company reported a 13% lift in first-half coal sales revenue to US$978 million and steady saleable production of 6.5 million tonnes.
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What did Stanmore Resources report?
- Coal sales revenue rose 13% to US$978 million (1H FY25: US$867 million)
- Underlying EBITDA increased to US$174 million, US$27 million higher than last year
- Net loss after tax of US$44 million, narrowing from a US$51 million loss
- Positive cash flow from operations of US$176 million (up from US$151 million)
- No interim dividend for 1H FY26
- Net debt reduced to US$72 million, supported by ongoing free cash flow
What else do investors need to know?
Stanmore Resources delivered consistent production in the first half despite record rainfall in January, thanks to strong operational performance at South Walker Creek and Poitrel. The business maintained its safety record, with a serious accident frequency rate of 0.51.
After the half-year, Stanmore successfully refinanced its corporate debt, lifting the facility to US$250 million and removing scheduled term repayments. This strategic move lowers funding costs and gives the company flexibility to invest in growth projects like the Isaac Downs Extension, which reached the Environmental Impact Statement milestone in June.
What did Stanmore Resources management say?
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Marcelo Matos said:
Our operations delivered a safe and resilient first-half performance. Production was consistent with the prior corresponding period, despite a lower planned full-year production profile. With routine maintenance and an investment in stripping South Walker Creek complete, strong results from Poitrel, Isaac Plains Complex performing to plan, and overall healthy closing inventories, the business is well positioned to deliver on its reaffirmed full year Guidance. Free cash flow remained positive over the period, underpinned by increased earnings compared to the prior year from improved market conditions… The refinancing completed after the half-year end has reset our capital structure by lowering funding costs and removing scheduled term debt repayments. This provides greater capital allocation flexibility following a period of elevated reinvestment in the business, and positions Stanmore to advance its high-quality development portfolio.
What's next for Stanmore Resources?
Stanmore has reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting production to be weighted toward the second half. The ramp-up at South Walker Creek and strong inventories are set to support production at the upper end of guidance. Capital expenditure remains on track, with the company's strategic focus now turning to advancing its development pipeline and maximising value from recent investments, including the Isaac Downs Extension.
While no interim dividend was declared this half, Stanmore's stronger balance sheet and ongoing free cash flow position it well to deliver on growth plans and maintain flexibility in capital allocation.
Stanmore Resources share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Stanmore Resources shares have risen 30%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which is flat over the same period.
