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Sasol 2026 results show debt decline, solid EBITDA, dividend pause until leverage improves

Sep 1, 2026, 3:06 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Balance-sheet improvement (debt down; strong liquidity) and earnings upside support fair-value re-rating; near-term dividend pause may cap returns but deleveraging reduces refinancing risk, potentially boosting SSL stock if dividend resumption is signaled.

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Sasol reported FY2026 EBITDA of about R60.7b (+17%), with volumes up 4% and net debt(ex leases) down 11% to US$3.3b. Core liquidity remains strong at roughly US$5b, and capex fell 18%. The dividend remains paused as the company targets debt below US$3b, signaling near-term income risk even as balance-sheet resilience improves.

Adjusted EBITDA rose 17% to R60.7b (2026) on quarter-end momentum.
Sales volumes +4% YoY; cash fixed costs remained flat due to savings.
Net debt (ex leases) down 11% to US$3.3b; liquidity ~US$5b.
Dividend not declared; policy pays 30% of free cash flow pending debt below US$3b.

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