Pilbara Min. (PLS) is held by 33 ASX ETFs. Over all time it rose 23.3%: on $10,000, +$2333. We explain 39 big moves in that time.
About PLS
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- Size$11.8b
- Held by33 ETFs
- Big moves39 in all time
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +7.9%24 Aug 2026· Commodity
Pilbara Minerals rose sharply alongside a broad materials sector rally, likely driven by a positive move in lithium or battery metals commodity prices
- +5.0%21 Aug 2026· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals rose with the broader ASX Materials sector, which gained over 3.6% on the day, likely driven by a broad sector rotation or commodity tailwind lifting lithium and mining stocks.
- +8.4%25 Mar 2026· Commodity
PLS shares rose sharply amid record production and a broad lithium price recovery led by a 6% surge in Chinese lithium futures.
- +8.2%26 Feb 2026· Commodity
Lithium prices surged on the combination of a major producer export curtailment and Zimbabwe's lithium export ban, boosting PLS shares.
- −6.5%30 Jan 2026· Sector Flow
PLS Group shares fell 6.54% on January 29, 2026, likely due to profit-taking and sector rotation in lithium stocks after a massive 309% run-up since June, despite positive sector-wide news about lithium price recovery and expansion plans.
- +9.5%6 Jan 2026· Commodity
Pilbara Minerals shares surged as lithium prices rallied and ASX lithium miners benefited from renewed demand.
- −6.9%21 Nov 2025· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals shares fell despite a broader lithium sector rally, likely due to profit-taking after a strong run and a market-wide selloff on November 21.
- +10.2%13 Nov 2025· Sector Flow
PLS rose as lithium sector rallied on booming battery demand and spodumene prices passing US$1000/t.
- +7.5%11 Nov 2025· Sector Flow
PLS stock surged as part of a broad lithium sector rally driven by booming battery demand and positive sector news, including MinRes's lithium deal with POSCO.
- −6.1%28 Oct 2025· Analyst
Pilbara Minerals shares fell due to a broker downgrade to 'sell' and a broad sell-off in critical minerals stocks.
- +9.1%24 Oct 2025· Operational
Pilbara Minerals' shares surged 9.12% on strong September quarter production and cost performance, despite a slower POSCO JV due to EV policy headwinds.
- −6.3%1 Oct 2025· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals shares fell as the broader ASX lithium sector was dumped on news that Chinese mines may restart lithium production.
- +9.1%15 Sep 2025· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals shares recovered as the market digested recent losses and persistent lithium price pressure, suggesting a sector-level rebound rather than company-specific news.
- −17.3%10 Sep 2025· Commodity
Pilbara Minerals shares plunged as Chinese battery giant CATL restarted its lithium mine, raising fears of increased supply and lower lithium prices.
- +6.5%29 Aug 2025· Operational
Pilbara Minerals shares rose after reporting record spodumene production and receiving a bullish analyst upgrade from UBS, alongside a broader lithium sector rally.
- +8.8%27 Aug 2025· Analyst
Pilbara Minerals' shares rose on strong post-results analyst sentiment and a UBS lithium price upgrade, alongside short seller unwinding in lithium stocks.
- −7.9%20 Aug 2025· Commodity
Pilbara Minerals shares fell sharply amid concerns that the lithium rally is losing momentum, as reflected in a bearish market article.
- −6.6%13 Aug 2025· Unknown
PLS shares fell despite a sector-wide lithium rally, likely due to profit-taking or company-specific factors not covered in the news.
- +19.7%11 Aug 2025· Commodity
Lithium stocks, including PLS, surged after a major Chinese lithium mine closed, tightening supply expectations.
- +9.0%8 Aug 2025· Sector Flow
Lithium stocks, including Pilbara Minerals, surged following news that a major Chinese lithium mine (CATL's) suspended operations, boosting the commodity price outlook.
- −7.0%31 Jul 2025· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals shares fell as part of a broad sell-off in travel and mining stocks on July 31, 2025, despite strong Q4 production results.
- −11.7%28 Jul 2025· Sector Flow
Pilbara Minerals shares fell sharply on 28 July 2025 amid a broader ASX sell-off and sector rotation, with a follow-up report noting the stock was sinking along with other ASX names.
- +8.6%18 Jul 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence; no relevant news article explains the price move.
- +6.5%14 Jul 2025· Sector Flow
The price move appears driven by broad sector/market flows rather than a stock-specific catalyst, as available news around the date mainly reports a broader ASX 200 record high led by tech and healthcare sectors.
- +11.3%3 Jul 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price move.
- +6.6%24 Jun 2025· Stake Change
Insider buying by CEO Dale Henderson boosted investor confidence in PLS shares.
- −6.0%12 Jun 2025· Sector Flow
Likely sector flow or commodity move affecting lithium stocks, as no stock-specific negative news is present.
- +12.5%5 Jun 2025· Unknown
The stock price rise appears to be driven by index inclusion or weight changes from the S&P Dow Jones June 2025 quarterly rebalance announcement, which typically triggers passive fund buying.
- −8.1%2 Jun 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price move, as no news articles were found for the event date.
- −9.9%19 May 2025· Commodity
Lithium prices cratering to four-year lows triggered a broad sell-off in ASX lithium stocks, including Pilbara Minerals.
- +12.7%10 Apr 2025· Analyst
PLS shares jumped 12.7% on April 10, 2025, likely driven by a bullish broker note from Macquarie suggesting 73% upside.
- −8.4%9 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
PLS shares fell sharply amid a broad ASX 200 market sell-off that saw many popular stocks crash to multi-year lows.
- −6.8%3 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
PLS fell sharply on April 2, 2025, amid a broad sell-off in ASX lithium and mining stocks, likely driven by weak commodity prices and sector-wide negative sentiment.
- −8.2%31 Mar 2025· Sector Flow
No specific company announcement found; likely driven by broad sector weakness or unrelated market factors.
- −5.9%28 Feb 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the price decline.
- +6.5%10 Dec 2024· Unknown
The stock rose on a 6.51% move despite only a director interest notice, with no clear company-specific news, suggesting a broader sector or commodity-driven uplift.
- −6.8%22 Nov 2024· Unknown
No specific news found; the drop may reflect broader sector weakness or unrelated factors.
- +7.9%12 Sep 2024· Sector Flow
PLS shares rose after a major Chinese lithium mine suspension spurred a sector-wide surge in lithium stocks.
- +13.1%11 Sep 2024· Commodity
Pilbara Minerals shares surged along with other lithium stocks after Chinese giant CATL suspended a major lithium mine, lifting the lithium price outlook.
Held by 33 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in PLS today.
- RESMVANECK RARE EARTH AND STRATEGIC METALS X CHINA ETF$9039.03%
- XMETBetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF$4254.25%
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$2842.84%
- MTUMBetaShares Australian Momentum ETF$2692.69%
- FAIRBetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF$2572.57%
- ALFAVanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF$2212.21%
- GMTLGlobal X Green Metal Miners ETF$1941.94%
- ACDCGlobal X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF$1871.87%
- GRNVVanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF$1661.66%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$1591.59%