Santos (STO) is held by 31 ASX ETFs. Over all time it rose 11.2%: on $10,000, +$1120. We explain 20 big moves in that time.
About STO
- SectorEnergy
- IndustryEnergy
- Size$27.2b
- Held by31 ETFs
- Big moves20 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
- +5.8%8 Jul 2026· Sector Flow
Santos shares rose strongly alongside the broader Australian energy sector, which surged well above its normal daily range on the same day, likely driven by a combination of rising oil prices and sector-wide buying interest.
- −8.4%15 Jun 2026· Commodity
Santos shares fell on June 15, 2026, as oil prices dropped sharply following a US–Iran peace agreement, pressuring energy stocks.
- −4.1%9 Apr 2026· Commodity
Santos shares fell on April 8, 2026, due to a crash in oil prices following an Iran ceasefire.
- +3.2%19 Mar 2026· Commodity
Santos stock rose amid a broader oil price rally, with crude at $110 benefiting ASX energy stocks.
- −3.5%10 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Santos's stock dropped 3.53% on March 9, 2026, likely due to profit-taking and broader market declines despite rising oil prices, as the company had already surged over 20% in recent weeks.
- +6.7%2 Mar 2026· Commodity
Santos shares surged as oil prices spiked on geopolitical tension from Iran strikes, driving a sector-wide rally in energy stocks.
- +5.6%19 Feb 2026· Operational
Santos shares rose despite a 35% profit drop after announcing a 10% workforce cut and portfolio review, coupled with a legal case being dropped and oil price surge concerns.
- +3.0%28 Jan 2026· Operational
Santos was awarded key gas exploration blocks, boosting its outlook.
- +5.3%22 Jan 2026· Operational
Santos shares rose sharply on January 21, 2026, following positive market sentiment around the start-up of the Barossa LNG project, which boosted confidence in the company's operational outlook.
- −11.9%18 Sep 2025· Takeover / M&A
Santos shares plunged 11.9% after the XRG/ADNOC consortium abandoned its $18.7 billion ($36.4 billion AUD) takeover bid, erasing the acquisition premium.
- +10.9%16 Jun 2025· Takeover / M&A
A $36 billion takeover bid for Santos by Abu Dhabi's XRG was announced, sending the stock up sharply.
- +3.7%13 Jun 2025· Commodity
Santos shares rose sharply on June 13, 2025, as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove oil prices higher, boosting energy stocks.
- +4.1%10 Apr 2025· Unknown
No clear cause identified; the stock's abnormal move on 2025-04-10 lacks relevant news coverage.
- −5.7%9 Apr 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence from news articles to determine the cause of the abnormal price move.
- +5.4%8 Apr 2025· Unknown
No specific news was found to explain the stock's abnormal move.
- −9.7%7 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
No direct news article explains the sharp decline; likely driven by broad market sell-off or sector weakness.
- −9.4%4 Apr 2025· Unknown
Likely driven by a broad market sell-off or sector-wide weakness, but the provided articles do not contain a specific explanation for Santos's price decline.
- −4.5%19 Feb 2025· Regulatory
Santos shares fell 4.5% on February 18, 2025, likely due to regulatory concerns over the Narrabri gas project, as news reports emphasize its urgency ahead of an election.
- −4.3%21 Aug 2024· Earnings Miss
Santos' share price fell sharply on 2024-08-21, likely due to the market's reaction to its half-year results, which were perceived as weak or below expectations.
- +4.2%4 Jul 2024· Takeover / M&A
Shares surged due to reports that Middle Eastern oil companies were considering takeover bids for Santos.
Held by 31 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in STO today.
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$5855.85%
- ZYAUGlobal X S&P/ASX 200 High Dividend ETF$4014.01%
- SYISTATE STREET SPDR MSCI AUS SELECT HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD ETF$3903.90%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$3533.53%
- HYLDBETASHARES S&P AUSTRALIAN SHARES HIGH YIELD ETF$3523.52%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$3513.51%
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$3183.18%
- ALFAVanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF$3013.01%
- RDVRUSSELL INVESTMENTS HIGH DIVIDEND AUSTRALIAN SHARES ETF$2952.95%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$2562.56%
Why did STO fall 9.4% on 4 Apr 2025?
Santos
Likely driven by a broad market sell-off or sector-wide weakness, but the provided articles do not contain a specific explanation for Santos's price decline.
The price move is significant (8.2x ATR) and volume is elevated, suggesting a material event or major market move. However, the only two news articles around the date are not related to any negative company-specific development; one is a general 'buy the dip' opinion piece and the other is about a positive drilling result in Queensland. Without any negative news or a clear macro/sector context in the provided articles, the cause cannot be attributed with confidence.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 31 ETFs holding STO
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVR5.85% of the fund−$55
- ZYAU4.01% of the fund−$38
- SYI3.90% of the fund−$37
- QRE3.53% of the fund−$33
- HYLD3.52% of the fund−$33
- OZR3.51% of the fund−$33
- GRPA3.18% of the fund−$30
- ALFA3.01% of the fund−$28
- RDV2.95% of the fund−$28
- AQTY2.56% of the fund−$24
The 10 that hold it most. All 31 are listed on the page under Held by.