About Santos Limited (STO)
Santos Limited is a Oil & Gas E&P company operating in the Energy sector.
STO trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$9.25
- Market Cap
- N/A
- 52-Week High
- A$9.36
- 52-Week Low
- A$5.90
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas E&P
A$1,000 Invested in Santos Limited (STO)
How much would A$1,000 invested in STO be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in STO 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) in 2025 would be worth A$1,527 as of November 2026, representing a +52.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in STO 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) in 2023 would be worth A$1,407 as of November 2026, representing a +40.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in STO 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) in 2021 would be worth A$1,677 as of November 2026, representing a +67.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in STO 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) in 2016 would be worth A$3,513 as of November 2026, representing a +251.3% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in STO at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Santos Limited (STO) at IPO would be worth A$16,388 as of November 2026, representing a +1538.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Santos Limited (STO) has averaged a monthly return of +0.98% with a median return of +0.49%. The stock had 245 positive months (53%) and 216 negative months (46%). The best month in STO's history was October 2015 with a +46.7% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -49.9%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.1%), and November the weakest (-1.6%).
STO's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +48.7%, and the worst was 2014 at -49.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Santos Limited (STO) has delivered an average annual return of +10.98% with a median return of +8.43%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.66%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (66%) and losses in 13 years (34%).
STO's best year was 1993 with a +57.40% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -46.19%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. STO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +56.14% | A$5.92 | A$9.25 |
| 2025 | -2.86% | A$6.10 | A$5.92 |
| 2024 | -6.38% | A$6.51 | A$6.10 |
| 2023 | +11.89% | A$5.82 | A$6.51 |
| 2022 | +16.79% | A$4.98 | A$5.82 |
| 2021 | +2.91% | A$4.84 | A$4.98 |
| 2020 | -22.19% | A$6.23 | A$4.84 |
| 2019 | +53.04% | A$4.07 | A$6.23 |
| 2018 | +1.26% | A$4.02 | A$4.07 |
| 2017 | +35.57% | A$2.96 | A$4.02 |
| 2016 | +10.89% | A$2.67 | A$2.96 |
| 2015 | -46.19% | A$4.97 | A$2.67 |
| 2014 | -42.23% | A$8.59 | A$4.97 |
| 2013 | +34.66% | A$6.38 | A$8.59 |
| 2012 | -7.20% | A$6.88 | A$6.38 |
| 2011 | -4.72% | A$7.22 | A$6.88 |
| 2010 | -3.81% | A$7.50 | A$7.22 |
| 2009 | +14.34% | A$6.56 | A$7.50 |
| 2008 | +8.33% | A$6.06 | A$6.56 |
| 2007 | +48.29% | A$4.08 | A$6.06 |
| 2006 | -16.57% | A$4.90 | A$4.08 |
| 2005 | +49.75% | A$3.27 | A$4.90 |
| 2004 | +29.42% | A$2.53 | A$3.27 |
| 2003 | +20.26% | A$2.10 | A$2.53 |
| 2002 | +1.95% | A$2.06 | A$2.10 |
| 2001 | +8.53% | A$1.90 | A$2.06 |
| 2000 | +53.98% | A$1.23 | A$1.90 |
| 1999 | +0.11% | A$1.23 | A$1.23 |
| 1998 | -27.20% | A$1.69 | A$1.23 |
| 1997 | +29.42% | A$1.31 | A$1.69 |
| 1996 | +33.66% | A$0.98 | A$1.31 |
| 1995 | +19.88% | A$0.82 | A$0.98 |
| 1994 | -6.05% | A$0.87 | A$0.82 |
| 1993 | +57.40% | A$0.55 | A$0.87 |
| 1992 | -6.03% | A$0.59 | A$0.55 |
| 1991 | -20.87% | A$0.74 | A$0.59 |
| 1990 | +4.53% | A$0.71 | A$0.74 |
| 1989 | +26.36% | A$0.56 | A$0.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions: STO
What sector is STO in? ▼
STO operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
How has STO performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, STO has posted gains in 25 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +57.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in STO? ▼
You can invest in STO through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold STO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026