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Sasol delivers 2026 EBITDA growth, debt reduction, dividend deferred

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

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Strong earnings leverage and debt reduction support multiple expansion, though dividend pause tempers upside until debt is sustainably below thresholds and dividend policy guidance is clarified.

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Sasol reported FY2026 results with Adjusted EBITDA of R61b, up 17% driven by late-year tailwinds and cost actions. Net debt excluding leases fell 11% to US$3.3b, with liquidity near US$5b. The dividend was not declared due to debt staying above the threshold, while renewables capacity expanded to over 500 MW in operation and more than 1,350 MW secured.

Adjusted EBITDA rose 17% to R61b, aided by late-year tailwinds.
Sales volumes +4% with flat cash fixed costs via cost saves.
Net debt (ex-lease) down 11% to US$3.3b; liquidity ~US$5b.
Dividend not declared as net debt remains above threshold.
330 MW renewables online; total >500 MW in operation; >1,350 MW secured.

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