Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) Share Price and News
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Market Cap
$840.87 million
P/E Ratio
153.33
Dividend Yield
3.04%
Shares Outstanding
362.44 million
Earnings per share
0.015
Dividend per share
0.07
Year To Date Return
13.30%
Earnings Yield
0.65%
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as at 24 Feb 3:44pm
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 |
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| 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 |
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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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| 17 Apr 2024 | $2.32 | $0.02 | 0.87% | 318,614 | $2.30 | $2.35 | $2.30 |
| 16 Apr 2024 | $2.30 | $-0.12 | -4.96% | 289,893 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.30 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | $2.42 | $0.04 | 1.68% | 565,859 | $2.38 | $2.42 | $2.35 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | $2.38 | $-0.02 | -0.83% | 282,503 | $2.35 | $2.40 | $2.35 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | $2.40 | $0.04 | 1.69% | 450,917 | $2.35 | $2.40 | $2.32 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | $2.36 | $0.01 | 0.43% | 310,668 | $2.35 | $2.39 | $2.33 |
| 09 Apr 2024 | $2.35 | $0.05 | 2.17% | 262,282 | $2.27 | $2.36 | $2.27 |
| 08 Apr 2024 | $2.30 | $0.01 | 0.44% | 476,369 | $2.30 | $2.33 | $2.28 |
| 05 Apr 2024 | $2.29 | $-0.03 | -1.29% | 576,228 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.25 |
| 04 Apr 2024 | $2.32 | $-0.06 | -2.52% | 485,518 | $2.38 | $2.38 | $2.30 |
| 03 Apr 2024 | $2.38 | $-0.05 | -2.06% | 1,006,250 | $2.39 | $2.41 | $2.34 |
| 02 Apr 2024 | $2.43 | $0.23 | 10.45% | 2,345,131 | $2.36 | $2.46 | $2.32 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | $2.20 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 212,538 | $2.20 | $2.22 | $2.17 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | $2.20 | $-0.01 | -0.45% | 469,190 | $2.21 | $2.24 | $2.18 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | $2.21 | $0.04 | 1.84% | 689,450 | $2.17 | $2.23 | $2.15 |
| 25 Mar 2024 | $2.17 | $-0.03 | -1.36% | 226,889 | $2.22 | $2.23 | $2.17 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | $2.20 | $0.04 | 1.85% | 229,916 | $2.16 | $2.20 | $2.14 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | $2.16 | $0.02 | 0.93% | 377,763 | $2.17 | $2.18 | $2.15 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | $2.14 | $0.02 | 0.94% | 921,241 | $2.13 | $2.16 | $2.08 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | $2.12 | $-0.03 | -1.40% | 491,138 | $2.16 | $2.16 | $2.11 |
Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Title | Start Date | Profile |
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| Mr John Rothwell | Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman | Oct 1987 |
Mr Rothwell has played a role in the development of the Australian aluminium shipbuilding industry approaching 50 years of experience in boat and shipbuilding. John identified markets for high speed ferries throughout Asia which resulted in Austal's growth. He saw the potential for US Defense contracts for high-speed aluminium naval ships and he led the formation of a new shipyard in Mobile, Alabama in 1999. John was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in January 2004 for services to the Australian shipbuilding industry, and for contributions to vocational education and training.
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| Mr Christopher (Chris) Charles Indermaur | Non-Executive Director | Oct 2018 |
Mr Indermaur has over 40 years of experience in Australian companies in Engineering and Commercial roles. Amongst these roles he was the Engineering and Contracts Manager for the QNI Nickel Refinery at Yabulu, Company Secretary for QAL and General Manager for Strategy and Development at Alinta Limited. Chris is also a Director of Austin Engineering Limited and Mayur Resources Limited. He is also member of the Risk Committee.
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| Ms Sarah Elizabeth Adam-Gedge | Non-Executive Director | Aug 2017 |
Ms Adam-Gedge brings consulting, customer experience, digital and technology expertise to Austal through her experience in executive roles in the information technology and consulting sectors. Sarah is also a Non-Executive Director of Codan Ltd, Kinetic IT Pty Ltd and Cricket Australia, as well as being an independent Audit Committee member for the Australian Sports Foundation. In August 2023, Sarah was appointed as Non-Executive Director of Bravura Solutions Ltd, as well as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of the Human Resources Committee. She is Chair of Risk Committee.
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| Mr Patrick (Paddy) Anthony Gregg | Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director | Jan 2021 |
Mr Gregg is a leader with project management, manufacturing and business experience acquired within the technology 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 Route.
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| Mr Lee John Goddard | Non-Executive Director | Jan 2023 |
Mr Goddard 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. He is also member of the Risk Committee.
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| Ms Kathryn Leslei Toohey AM | Non-Executive Director | Feb 2024 |
Ms Toohey brings management, government procurement, digital and technology to Austal, through her experience in senior executive roles in the Department of Defence, including Head of Land Capability with the Australian Army. In her last appointment within the Australian Defence Force Headquarters she was responsible for integrating capability across the three Services as part of the Vice Chief of the Defence Force Group.Kathryn is also a Non-Executive Director of Defence Health Ltd, Cylent International Pty Ltd, Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants (a division of the Australian Football League) and ACT Basketball.
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| Mr Adrian Strang | Company Secretary |
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| Christian Johnstone | Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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| Ian McMillan | Chief Operating Officer Australasia |
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| Christy Taylor | Chief Operating Officer USA |
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| Adrian Strang | Company Secretary |
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| Rusty Murdaugh | President USA |
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.
| Name | Shares | Capital |
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| HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited | 132,274,496 | 36.50% |
| Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited | 41,755,834 | 11.52% |
| Austro Pty Ltd | 32,761,692 | 9.04% |
| J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited | 28,284,935 | 7.80% |
| National Nominees Pty Ltd | 14,162,874 | 3.91% |
| BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd | 11,661,734 | 3.22% |
| Onyx (WA) Pty Ltd | 5,600,000 | 1.55% |
| Ubs Nominees Pty Ltd | 3,108,029 | 0.87% |
| Pacific Custodians Pty Limited | 2,486,808 | 0.69% |
| Ace Property Holdings Pty Ltd | 2,460,000 | 0.67% |
| Mr Gary Heys & Mrs Dorothy Heys | 2,044,670 | 0.54% |
| Mr Graham Wallace Ray | 1,616,704 | 0.44% |
| Mossisberg Pty Ltd | 1,518,100 | 0.42% |
| Mr Brenton Anthony Cook | 1,031,000 | 0.28% |
| Mr William Robert Chambers | 1,000,000 | 0.28% |
| Mr David Singleton | 970,000 | 0.27% |
| Lavinia Shipping Limited | 841,061 | 0.23% |
| Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd | 827,144 | 0.23% |
| Kenny Nominees (NT) Pty Ltd | 777,881 | 0.22% |
| SANDHURST TRUSTEES LTD | 560,142 | 0.16% |
