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Market Cap $27.77 billion
P/E Ratio 26.58
Dividend Yield 3.66%
Shares Outstanding 3.25 billion
Earnings per share 0.225
Dividend per share 0.31
Year To Date Return 41.13%
Earnings Yield 3.76%
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  • Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Santos traditionally makes two dividend payments to shareholders annually, in March and September.

    Santos’ Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is Currently Suspended.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    24 Aug 2026 $0.1618 0.00% Interim 23 Sep 2026
    23 Feb 2026 $0.1451 0.00% Final 25 Mar 2026
    02 Sep 2025 $0.2029 6.60% Interim 01 Oct 2025
    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

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

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    About Santos Ltd

    Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) is a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations spanning Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Alaska in the United States. 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 and Asian markets and is developing major LNG and oil growth projects, including PNG LNG, Barossa LNG, and the Pikka oil project in Alaska.

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

    STO Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    24 Sep 2026 $8.55 $0.15 1.79% 10,388,911 $8.48 $8.60 $8.45
    23 Sep 2026 $8.40 $-0.13 -1.52% 10,263,950 $8.50 $8.50 $8.36
    22 Sep 2026 $8.53 $-0.12 -1.39% 8,767,970 $8.52 $8.60 $8.45
    21 Sep 2026 $8.65 $0.14 1.65% 10,736,224 $8.68 $8.68 $8.54
    18 Sep 2026 $8.51 $-0.06 -0.70% 22,744,932 $8.58 $8.62 $8.48
    17 Sep 2026 $8.57 $-0.16 -1.83% 15,369,042 $8.70 $8.70 $8.46
    16 Sep 2026 $8.73 $0.18 2.11% 12,172,521 $8.70 $8.81 $8.67
    15 Sep 2026 $8.55 $-0.18 -2.06% 9,827,667 $8.58 $8.66 $8.53
    14 Sep 2026 $8.73 $0.14 1.63% 9,541,199 $8.60 $8.75 $8.60
    11 Sep 2026 $8.59 $0.06 0.70% 10,261,785 $8.56 $8.68 $8.56
    10 Sep 2026 $8.53 $0.01 0.12% 8,718,559 $8.57 $8.60 $8.47
    09 Sep 2026 $8.52 $0.11 1.31% 12,204,218 $8.50 $8.62 $8.49
    08 Sep 2026 $8.41 $0.06 0.72% 7,313,448 $8.38 $8.46 $8.33
    07 Sep 2026 $8.35 $0.14 1.71% 5,391,904 $8.27 $8.37 $8.25
    04 Sep 2026 $8.21 $-0.07 -0.85% 8,049,140 $8.30 $8.34 $8.21
    03 Sep 2026 $8.28 $-0.03 -0.36% 8,577,388 $8.37 $8.39 $8.25
    02 Sep 2026 $8.31 $0.03 0.36% 8,915,544 $8.36 $8.45 $8.26
    01 Sep 2026 $8.28 $0.14 1.72% 9,859,517 $8.22 $8.34 $8.19
    31 Aug 2026 $8.14 $0.02 0.25% 13,796,180 $8.17 $8.25 $8.12
    28 Aug 2026 $8.12 $0.06 0.74% 6,003,621 $8.08 $8.18 $8.07
    27 Aug 2026 $8.06 $0.01 0.12% 7,448,374 $8.05 $8.16 $8.02
    26 Aug 2026 $8.05 $-0.10 -1.23% 19,500,002 $8.00 $8.07 $7.89
    25 Aug 2026 $8.15 $-0.11 -1.33% 9,606,129 $8.18 $8.32 $8.15

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    24 Apr 2026 Kevin Gallagher Issued 665,283 $5,182,554
    Issue of securities. 2,228,682 Share Acquisition Rights
    27 Feb 2026 Kevin Gallagher Sell 830,132 $5,607,070
    On-market trade. average price
    24 Feb 2026 Vanessa Guthrie Buy 5,500 $37,620
    On-market trade. average purchase price
    23 Feb 2026 Musje Werror Buy 2,962 $19,993
    On-market trade. $6.750000 per share (average price)
    20 Feb 2026 Kevin Gallagher Transfer 284,572 $1,974,929
    Off-market transfer. transfer of beneficial interest
    18 Feb 2026 Kevin Gallagher Buy 1,218,110 $8,076,069
    Conversion of securities.
    18 Feb 2026 Kevin Gallagher Exercise 1,420,833 $9,420,122
    Conversion of securities. 1,563,399 rights
    26 Sep 2025 Musje Werror Buy 2,950 $20,591
    On-market trade. average price

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Keith William Spence Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Jan 2018
    Mr Spence is Chair of Finance Committee. He has 40 years of experience in managing and governing oil and gas operations in Australia, PNG, the Netherlands and Africa. He has knowledge in exploration and appraisal, development, project construction, operations and marketing. On retirement, he took up several board positions, working in oil, gas and energy, including geothermal, wind, solar and power from waste, mining, engineering and construction services and renewable energy.
    Mr David John Wissler Knox Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Aug 2008
    Mr Knox has over 30 years of experience in the global oil and gas industry, including as Managing Director for BP Developments in Australasia. He previously held senior positions with BP in Australia, the United Kingdom and Pakistan, and management and engineering roles at ARCO and Shell in the United States, Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Norway. He is Director of the Migration Council Australia, Chairman of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation and Director of the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium in South Australia. He is Council Member of the Business Council of Australia and Royal Institute of Australia, Chair of the CSIRO Energy Strategic Advisory Committee.
    Mr Richard (Mike) Michael Harding Non-Executive Director Mar 2004
    Mr Harding has been Chairman of Downer EDI Limited since November 2010, having previously been a non-executive director from July 2008 and Deputy Chairman from July 2010. He has been Chairman of Roc Oil Company Ltd since December 2013, having previously been a non-executive director from June 2012. He has been Non-executive director of Transpacific Industries Group Ltd since March 2013. He was Independent non-executive Chairman of Clough Limited, Non-executive Deputy Chairman of Arc Energy Ltd, Chairman of the Ministry of Defence Project Governance Board - Land Systems Division. He wasPresident and General Manager of BP Developments Australia Ltd with over 25 years of international experience with BP. Former Vice-Chairman and Council member of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).
    Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie Non-Executive Director Jul 2017
    Dr Guthrie is Chair of Safety and Sustainability Committee and member of People and Culture Committee. She has experience in the resources sector in diverse roles such as operations, environment, community and Indigenous affairs, corporate development and sustainability.
    Ms Vickki Anne McFadden Non-Executive Director Apr 2024
    Ms McFadden is Chair of Risk Committee. She 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. She has experience in financial accounting and audit, capital management and corporate finance, risk management, remuneration, corporate governance and leadership and more.
    Mr Kevin Thomas Gallagher Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Feb 2016
    Mr Gallagher is member of Finance and Safety and Sustainability Committee. Commencing his career in the oil and gas industry as a drilling engineer in Scotland working with Mobil in the North Sea, he migrated to Australia to join Woodside in 1998.
    Ms Katherine Elizabeth Vidgen Non-Executive Director Jun 2026
    Ms Vidgen brings experience as a finance executive and non-executive director, with a track record across the energy, resources, infrastructure and technology sectors. In addition to 26 years in executive roles at Macquarie Group, she has accumulated board-level experience. She served as the Chair of Quadrant Energy Pty Ltd, a Western Australian oil and gas producer acquired by Santos in 2018, bringing direct and practical knowledge of the oil and gas operating environment to the Board. She currently serves on the board of Bond University, consults as an Operating Partner to Macquarie Asset Management, is an independent Non-Executive Director of Macquarie Technology Group Limited and is the Chair of SkyNRG BV. Ms Vidgen has also served as an independent Non-Executive Director of Aurizon Holdings Ltd, a member of the Clean Energy Regulator and a National Board Member of Chief Executive Women.
    Ms Janine J McArdle Non-Executive Director Oct 2019
    Ms McArdle is also a member of Safety and Sustainability Committee. She has global energy experience in engineering and design, physical and financial energy commodities trading, risk management and mergers and acquisitions. 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.
    Mr Michael(Mike) Utsler Non-Executive Director May 2022
    Mr Utsler is Chair of People and Culture Committee and member of Risk Committee. He has worked in the energy industry for more than 45 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 was involved in adopting technological solutions for driving efficiencies in operations.
    Mr Musje Moses Werror Non-Executive Director Dec 2021
    Mr Werror is member of People and Culture Committee and Risk Committee. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the mining and resources sector in PNG.
    Mr John Lydon Non-Executive Director Apr 2024
    Mr Lydon is member of Safety and Sustainability Committee. After starting his career at Citibank in London, he spent 25 years at McKinsey & Company where he advised clients on strategic growth and operational opportunities and also held leadership roles, including founding McKinsey Implementation globally, Managing Partner of McKinsey Australia & New Zealand, and leading Social Responsibility across Asia Pacific.
    Ms Amelia Senneck Company Secretary Jan 2024
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    Lachlan Harris Chief Financial Officer
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    Rhiannon Hornsey Chief of Staff Communications and Brand
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    Brett Darley Chief Operating Officer Australia and PNG Upstream Oil and Gas
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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 and President Alaska
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    Sean Pitt Executive Vice President Marketing Trading and Shipping
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    Alan Stuart-Grant Executive Vice President Midstream and Energy Solutions
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    Steven Trench Executive Vice President Operations and Technical Services
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    Kim Lee Executive Vice President People and Culture
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    Amelia Jalleh Group General Counsel and Senior Vice President Governance
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 1,057,546,899 32.56%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 551,257,903 16.97%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 543,367,498 16.73%
    BNP Paribas Norns Pty Ltd 99,978,850 3.08%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 38,688,791 1.19%
    Argo Investments Limited 29,512,995 0.91%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 23,076,482 0.71%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 19,867,411 0.61%
    Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 19,218,017 0.59%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 19,180,443 0.59%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Clearstream> 17,933,256 0.55%
    BNP Paribas Norns Pty Ltd Deutsche Bank Tea 15,905,586 0.49%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 11,395,042 0.35%
    Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited 9,589,773 0.30%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Cowen And Co Llc> 9,505,077 0.29%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited i 9,482,794 0.29%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 9,457,929 0.29%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <lb Au Norns Retailclient> 6,872,373 0.21%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Gsco Customers A/C> 6,818,329 0.21%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca 6,745,739 0.21%

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