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 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% less ownership
Funds ownership: 2.46% [Q4 2024] → 2.46% (-0%) [Q1 2025]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 37 | Existing positions reduced: 39
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $72.3M [Q4 2024] → $66.9M (-$5.39M) [Q1 2025]
11% less funds holding
Funds holding: 109 [Q4 2024] → 97 (-12) [Q1 2025]
21% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $381K | Put options by funds: $483K
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 22
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SSL.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days 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 weeks 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
CHANGES TO SASOL LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JOHANNESBURG , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.39 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders and noteholders are advised of the following changes to the board of directors of the Company (the Board) in accordance with the Company's nomination and succession plan for directors: Appointment of independent non-executive director Ms Xikongomelo Maluleke has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Sasol with effect from 9 June 2025. Ms Maluleke satisfies the independence requirements for directors under applicable requirements in South Africa and the United States.
Negative
Benzinga
1 month ago
Top 2 Materials Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs
As of May 29, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
SASOL AND TRANSNET SETTLE LEGAL DISPUTES
JOHANNESBURG , May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 20 June 2024, Sasol announced that the High Court of South Africa handed down judgment on 18 June 2024 in favour of Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd (Sasol Oil) and TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd against Transnet SOC Limited (Transnet). In terms of that judgment, Transnet was ordered to make payment to Sasol Oil of the amount of R3.9 billion plus interest.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
SASOL HOSTS CAPITAL MARKETS DAY AND THE SASOL LIMITED BOARD APPROVES A CHANGE IN DIVIDEND POLICY
Capital markets day JOHANNESBURG , May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol Limited is hosting a Capital Markets Day today, 20 May 2025, to provide an update on its strategy aimed at strengthening the foundation business and positioning the Group for growth and transformation. The update on the strategy focuses on plans to: Restore the Southern Africa value chain; Reset the International Chemicals business; Grow and Transform the business; and Progress the emissions reduction commitments aligned to Sasol's Emissions Reduction Roadmap (ERR).
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Sasol: Deep Value And Clear Catalyst
Sasol's destoning initiative will expand margins by improving coal quality, driving 7.5M barrels/quarter. The chemical cycle has bottomed, and restructuring efforts have positioned Sasol to benefit from returning macro demand, with significant EBITDA growth in America's and Eurasia's segments. Despite high debt and past unprofitability, Sasol's valuation is compelling at 3.1x Forward EV/EBITDA and 0.28 P/B, with promising restructuring and debt reduction strategies.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
SSL or XOM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Oil and Gas - Integrated - International stocks have likely encountered both Sasol (SSL) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Sasol Limited (SSL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Tiffany Sydow - Vice President and Investor Relations Simon Baloyi - President and Chief Executive Officer Walt Bruns - Chief Financial Officer Victor Bester - Executive Vice President, Operations and Projects Sarushen Pillay - Executive Vice President, Business Building Strategy and Technology Hermann Wenhold - Executive Vice President, Mining, Risk Antje Gerber - Executive Vice President, International Chemicals Conference Call Participants Chris Nicholson - RMB Morgan Stanley Gerhard Engelbrecht - Absa CIB Alex Comer - JPMorgan Tiffany Sydow Good morning, and welcome to Sasol Limited's Interim Results Presentation for Financial Year '25. Thank you for dialing in and listening to our announcement.
Negative
Reuters
4 months ago
Sasol skips dividend after profit declines 31%
South African petrochemical firm Sasol on Monday skipped paying a dividend after reporting a 31% decline in half-year profit on a fall in oil prices and lower sales volumes.
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