ALS Ltd (ALQ)

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24.20
+0.20(+0.83%)
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Day's Range
23.9224.35
52 wk Range
15.9726.17
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
23.51 / 24.43
Prev. Close
24
Open
23.92
Day's Range
23.92-24.35
52 wk Range
15.97-26.17
Volume
1.23M
Average Volume (3m)
1.72M
1-Year Change
37.1882%
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Fair Price
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Price Target
23.95
Downside
-1.02%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

ALS Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
3 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 23.95
(-1.02% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold23.50-2.89%22.50MaintainMay 19, 2026
UBS
Buy27.00+11.57%26.00MaintainMay 18, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold21.80-9.92%21.50DowngradeMay 12, 2026
Citi
Buy23.80-1.65%19.45MaintainNov 20, 2025
RBC Capital
Hold22.25-8.06%20.75MaintainNov 19, 2025

ALS Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • ALS Ltd posted record FY 2026 results with revenue of AUD 3.32B (up 10.7% YoY) and EBIT margin expanding to 18.0%, up 129 basis points.
  • Company achieved FY 2027 strategic targets one year early; underlying EPS rose 21.2% to 75.7 cents with free cash flow reaching AUD 674M.
  • Stock declined 0.77% to 22.03 despite strong results, as operational challenges in U.S. and Latin America tempered investor sentiment.
  • FY 2027 guidance includes continued margin expansion and revenue growth driven by digital transformation and automation investments.
  • Management cited geopolitical risks, supply chain pressures, and integration challenges from acquisitions as key headwinds requiring mitigation.
Last Updated: 2026-05-17, 09:30 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 17, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.35 / 39.00
Revenue / Forecast
1.66B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.63%
Dividend Yield
3.27%
Industry Median 2.76%
Annualized payout
0.78
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+12.97%
Growth Streak

ALQ Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
38.5x18.1x12.2x
PEG Ratio
1.910.660.03
Price/Book
7.2x2.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.7x1.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.2%16.7%20.7%
Fair Value Upside
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ALS Limited engages in the provision of professional technical services and analytical services primarily in the areas of testing, measurement, and inspection in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States. It operates in two segments: Commodities and Life Sciences. The Commodities segment offers assaying and analytical testing, and metallurgical services for mining and mineral exploration companies. Its testing and consulting services cover the resource life cycle, including exploration, feasibility, optimization, production, design, development, trade, and rehabilitation. This segment also provides the coal industry, such as sampling, analysis and certification, formation evaluation services, tribology testing services, and related analytical testing. The Life Sciences segment offers analytical testing and sampling, and remote monitoring services for the environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and consumer products markets; and microbiological, physical, and chemical testing services. This segment provides analytical testing data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industries, and governments. ALS Limited was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
107.56M21.19%2.58B
Other Institutional Investors
84.36M16.62%2.02B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
315.62M62.19%7.57B
Total
507.54M100.00%12.18B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
State Street Global Advisors, Inc.7.14%36,240,340869,768
The Vanguard Group, Inc.6.01%30,506,863732,165

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FAQ

What Is the ALS (ALQ) Stock Price Today?

The ALS stock price today is 24.20 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does ALS Trade On?

ALS is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for ALS?

The stock symbol for ALS is "ALQ."

Does ALS Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The ALS dividend yield is 3.23%.

What Is the ALS Market Cap?

As of today, ALS market cap is 12.22B AUD.

What Is ALS's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The ALS EPS (TTM) is 0.63.

When Is the Next ALS Earnings Date?

ALS will release its next earnings report on Jul 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ALQ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has ALS Stock Split?

ALS has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does ALS Have?

ALS has 23342 employees.

What is the current trading status of ALS (ALQ)?

As of May 27, 2026, ALS (ALQ) is trading at a price of 24.20 AUD, with a previous close of 24.00 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 23.92 AUD to 24.35 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 15.97 AUD to 26.17 AUD.

What Is ALS (ALQ) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for ALS is 23.95 AUD, with a high estimate of 28.3 AUD and a low estimate of 16.7 AUD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -1.02% Downside potential.
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