Sasol
About: Sasol Ltd operates as a vertically integrated chemicals and energy company through its two main businesses: Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business; and International Chemical business. It generates maximum revenue from the Southern Africa Energy & Chemicals business. The company operates coal mines and its upstream interests in oil and gas, both of which are used as feedstock in the company's energy and chemicals operations. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa.
Employees: 28,141
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
105% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $265K | Put options by funds: $129K
40% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 30
13% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $66.9M [Q1] → $75.6M (+$8.69M) [Q2]
5% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 20 | Existing positions closed: 19
0.2% more ownership
Funds ownership: 2.46% [Q1] → 2.66% (+0.2%) [Q2]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 97 [Q1] → 96 (-1) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SSL.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about SSL published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
20 hours ago
Sasol Limited (SSL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 25, 2025 3:00 AM ET Company Participants Antje G M Gerber - Executive Vice President of International Chemicals Christian H. Herrmann - Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Energy & Chemicals Southern Africa Hermann Wenhold - Executive Vice President of Mining, Risk and Safety, Health & Environment Simon Baloyi - President, CEO & Executive Director Tiffany Sydow - VP & Investor Relations Officer Victor Bester - Executive Vice President of Operations & Projects Walt P.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
SASOL LIMITED: AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
JOHANNESBURG , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Baloyi, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "This year's results reflect the decisive actions we are taking to reshape Sasol for the future. We contained cash fixed cost increases below inflation, optimised capital spend, generated higher free cash flow and strengthened our balance sheet.
Positive
Reuters
1 day ago
Sasol swings to profit on higher chemical prices, lower writedowns
South African petrochemical firm Sasol Ltd said on Monday it swung to a profit on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
All You Need to Know About Sasol (SSL) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Sasol (SSL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Sasol expects profit rebound on higher chemical prices and lower impairments
South African petrochemicals company Sasol expects a rebound in full-year profitability on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns, it said on Tuesday.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
SASOL LIMITED: TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
JOHANNESBURG , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- We refer to the SENS announcement of 22 July 2025, on the release of the quarterly production and sales metrics, where Sasol indicated that earnings per share (EPS) are expected to increase by more than 20%. In terms of paragraph 3.4(b)(i) of the Listing Requirement of the JSE Limited, stakeholders are advised that, for the year ended 30 June 2025: Earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase by more than 100% compared to the prior year, to between R7,00 and R12,00 (prior year loss per share of R69,94); and Headline earnings per share (HEPS) is expected to increase by between 85% and 100% compared to the prior year, to be between R33,60 and R36,30 (prior year HEPS of R18,19); and Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA*) is expected to decrease by between 10% and 17% compared to the prior year, to between R50 billion and R54 billion (prior year adjusted EBITDA of R60 billion) The increase in earnings for the year was supported by management actions and driven by: An increase in the average chemicals basket prices and strict cost control; Significantly lower impairments of R20,7 billion (before tax) (summary below), compared to R74,9 billion in the prior year; The derecognition of deferred tax asset in the prior year of R15,3 billion, mainly relating to an assessed loss carry forward on our Chemicals America operations which is not anticipated to be utilised; Transnet SOC Limited net cash settlement of R4,3 billion (before tax); and Reduction in asset rehabilitation provision of R2,9 billion in the current year compared to a reduction of R0,8 billion in the prior year; The increase in earnings was partially offset by: A 15% decline in the average Rand per barrel of Brent crude oil price as well as a significant decline in refining margins and fuel price differentials; A 3% decrease in sales volumes associated with lower production and/or lower market demand as detailed in the Production and Sales Metrics published on 22 July 2025, which can be found on our website: https://www.sasol.com/index.php/investor-centre/financial-results; and Lower unrealised gains of R2 billion on the translation of monetary assets and liabilities, and valuation of financial instruments and derivative contracts compared to unrealised gains of R4,7 billion in the prior year.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Sasol Commits to Next Generation Catalyst Supply for e-SAF Pioneer INERATEC
HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sasol Chemicals, a business of Sasol Ltd. (JSE: SOL: NYSE: SSL), and German startup INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) committing to the supply of Sasol's next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026. INERATEC operates the largest Power-to-Liquid (PtL) facility worldwide – called ERA ONE – for the production of e-Waxes and e-Fuels. The facility's annual production target of up to 2,500 tons of sustainable e-Fuels is.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
SASOL LIMITED: PRODUCTION AND SALES METRICS AND TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
JOHANNESBURG , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Production and sales metrics for the year ended 30 June 2025 Sasol has published its production and sales performance metrics for the year ended 30 June 2025 on the Company´s website at www.sasol.com, under the Investor Centre section: https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-results. Business performance In a challenging macro environment, our focus on self-help initiatives continues to strengthen our foundation, build resilience and mitigate the impacts of global volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
SSL vs. VIST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks have likely encountered both Sasol (SSL) and Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR (VIST).
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Sasol and Akuo Sign Virtual Power Purchase Agreement
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sasol International Chemicals, a business of Sasol Ltd. (JSE: SOL, NYSE: SSL), and Akuo, a leading renewable energy producer and developer, announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA), marking a significant milestone in Sasol's commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The VPPA will deliver the equivalent of 91 megawatts, or 250,000 megawatt hours, annually of renewable energy capacity associated with the Tennyson solar farm Akuo is bu.
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