Santos Limited (STO) is an ASX-listed company and is held by a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs). It is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the United States of America. The company supplies domestic gas in Australia and liquefied natural gas in Asia. It is involved in supplying fuels such as oil and gas and in reducing emissions through carbon capture and storage and energy efficiency projects.
| ASX Code | STO |
| Website | N/A |
| Industry/Sector | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production |
| Market Cap ($M) | 26,371 |
| STO Share Price | $8.120 |
| Day High | $8.180 |
| Day Low | $8.070 |
| Last Close | $8.120 |
| STO Share Price Movement | - ( No change ) |
As one of Australia's largest companies by market capitalisation, STO is held across 50 ETFs spanning strategies that include oil & gas exploration & production exposure . Its weighting in those funds means performance can have an outsized influence - when STO moves, funds like MVR, ZYAU, SYI, DAVA and QRE that hold it can move with it.
For more concentrated exposure, ETFs such as MVR (VanEck Australian Resources ETF) allocate about 5.6% to STO , while the average exposure across all 50 ETFs that hold it is around 1.5% .
Last updated: ETF data and holdings as at 30 August 2026
How does holding Santos Limited (STO) shares directly compare to ETFs that include it?
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STO Direct
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MVR
ASX |
ZYAU
ASX |
SYI
ASX |
DAVA
ASX |
QRE
ASX |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdings | 1 company | 35 holdings | 59 holdings | 61 holdings | 155 holdings | 56 holdings |
| STO Weight | 100% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Diversification | Single Stock | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad |
| Annual Cost | Brokerage only | 0.35% p.a. | 0.24% p.a. | 0.2% p.a. | 0.34% p.a. | 0.34% p.a. |
| Approx. Yield | - | 2.29% | 4.26% | 7.29% | 6.52% | 2.06% |
| Star Ratings | - |
Yields and costs are approximate. ETF yields reflect the fund's dividend distributions, not STO's direct yield. Annual cost uses each ETF's MER.
How a $10,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) one week ago compares with ETFs that hold it.
| Security | Investment type | Current price | 7-day price movement | Dollar change | Value today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Limited (STO) | Direct share | $8.120 | -3.45% | -$345 | $9,655 |
| VanEck Australian Resources ETF (MVR) | Equity - Australia Sectors | $51.490 | 2.43% | +$243 | $10,243 |
| Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF (ZYAU) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $10.250 | 0% | $0 | $10,000 |
| SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Fund (SYI) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $31.360 | -0.06% | -$6 | $9,994 |
| Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $31.790 | 0.47% | +$47 | $10,047 |
| Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE) | Equity - Australia Sectors | $11.000 | 1.95% | +$195 | $10,195 |
Assumes $10,000 invested 7 days ago. Figures are based on price movement only and exclude distributions, fees and brokerage.
50 ETFs hold Santos Limited (STO).
| ETF | STO Weight | MER | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Australian Resources ETF (MVR) | 5.6% | 0.35% | 2.29% |
| Global X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF (ZYAU) | 3.7% | 0.24% | 4.26% |
| SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Fund (SYI) | 3.7% | 0.2% | 7.29% |
| Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA) | 3.5% | 0.34% | 6.52% |
| Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE) | 3.2% | 0.34% | 2.06% |
| SPDR S&P/ASX200 Resources Fund (OZR) | 3.1% | 0.34% | 2.13% |
| Russell Invest High Div Aust Shares ETF (RDV) | 2.8% | 0.34% | 4.05% |
| Airlie Australian Share Fund (Managed Fund) (AASF) | 2.4% | 0.78% | 6.47% |
| VanEck Morningstar Australian Moat Income ETF (DVDY) | 2.4% | 0.35% | - |
| Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) | 2.2% | 0.25% | 3.47% |
| Distribution Type | Dividend | Franking | Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Current Price+ | Price 7D Avg | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 16.34¢ | 0% | 24 Aug 2026 | 23 Sep 2026 | - | - | - |
| HFResult | 14.51¢ | 0% | 23 Feb 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | - | - | - |
| Result | 20.29¢ | 10% | 2 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct 2025 | - | - | - |
See all dividends from Santos Limited (STO) or use our Upcoming Dividends tool to search for dividends across all ASX-listed securities.
| Year to Dec | NPAT | EPS | EPS chg (%) | PER | DPS | Yield (%) | Franking (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025F | $3,229.92 | $102.25 | 67.40% | 6.86 | 30.09 | 4.29% | 60.0% |
| 2024F | $1,980.58 | $61.09 | -6.80% | 11.47 | 35.11 | 5.01% | 27.0% |
| 2023A | $2,137.93 | $65.52 | -38.00% | 11.28 | 40.23 | 5.44% | 0.0% |
| Company | Mkt Cap | EPS Growth (%) | P/E (%) | Dividend Yield (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 A | 2024 F | 2025 F | 2023 A | 2024 F | 2025 F | 2023 A | 2024 F | 2025 F | ||
| Amplitude Energy Limited (AEL) | $490M | -0.4338 | 0.0000 | 0.4304 | 0.0000 | 8.2785 | 5.7876 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Beach Energy Limited (BPT) | $1,973M | -6.1973 | 0.5626 | 0.0348 | 7.4633 | 4.7764 | 4.6158 | 3.47% | 4.20% | 5.95% |
| Karoon Energy Ltd (KAR) | $1,183M | -0.2281 | 0.1166 | 0.4676 | 8.1334 | 7.2841 | 4.9634 | 3.45% | 3.64% | 4.72% |
| Santos Limited (STO) | $26,177M | -0.4266 | 0.9101 | 0.2501 | 25.3300 | 13.2609 | 10.6081 | 4.39% | 5.22% | 6.19% |
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) | $60,835M | -0.2572 | -0.0091 | 0.2131 | 14.3292 | 14.4613 | 11.9212 | 5.23% | 5.56% | 6.78% |
| Name | Position | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Kevin Thomas Gallagher | Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie | Non-Executive Director | 1 Jul 2017 |
| Ms Vickki Anne McFadden | Non-Executive Director | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Ms Katherine Elizabeth Vidgen | Non-Executive Director | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Ms Janine J McArdle | Non-Executive Director | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Mr Michael(Mike) Utsler | Non-Executive Director | 3 May 2022 |
| Mr Musje Moses Werror | Non-Executive Director | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Mr John Lydon | Non-Executive Director | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Mr Keith William Spence | Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Chairman | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Date of change | Director | Buy/Sell | Security Type | Qty | Trade Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | GALLAGHER , Kevin | Sell | Indirect Shares | 830,132 | $6.754 | $5,607,070.975 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | GUTHRIE, Vanessa | Buy | Indirect Shares | 5,500 | $6.840 | $37,620.000 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | WERROR, Musje | Buy | Direct Shares | 2,962 | $6.750 | $19,993.500 |
See all changes in directors' interest & trades for Santos Limited (STO) or use our Changes in directors' interest tool to search for changes & trades across all ASX-listed securities.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lachlan Harris | Chief Financial Officer |
| Rhiannon Hornsey | Chief of Staff, Communications and Brand |
| Brett Darley | Chief Operating Officer Australia and PNG Upstream Oil and Gas |
| Tracey Winters | Chief Strategy Officer |
| Amelia Senneck | Company Secretary |
| Bruce Dingeman | Executive Vice President and President Alaska |
| Sean Pitt | Executive Vice President Marketing Trading and Shipping |
| Alan Stuart-Grant | Executive Vice President Midstream and Energy Solutions |
| Steven Trench | Executive Vice President Operations and Technical Services |
| Kim Lee | Executive Vice President People and Culture |
| Amelia Jalleh | Group General Counsel and Senior Vice President Governance |
Under ASX rules large investors and investment funds must disclose when they own more than a 5% stake in Santos Limited (STO). However, you won't necessarily see their names in the company’s annual report, as many trade under nominee names. These shareholders are obliged to provide ongoing substantial notices relating to any change of 1% or more.
| Holding | Name |
|---|---|
| 271,121,141 (8.34%) | State Street Corporation and subsidiaries |
| 270,821,628 (8.33%) | BlackRock Group |
| 165,560,037 (5.09%) | Vanguard Group |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 18 August 2027 | Report (Interim) |
| 22 July 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 22 April 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 17 February 2027 | Report (Annual) |
| 17 February 2027 | Report (Prelim) |
| 21 January 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 15 October 2026 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 23 September 2026 | Div Pay Date |
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