Santos (STO) is held by 31 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it rose 27.8%: on $10,000, +$2784. We explain 9 big moves in that time.
About STO
- SectorEnergy
- IndustryEnergy
- Size$27.2b
- Held by31 ETFs
- Big moves9 in 1Y
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.
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 rise 5.3% on 22 Jan 2026?
Santos
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.
The 5.28% price increase occurred on January 21, 2026. A Kalkine Media article published on January 23 discusses how the Barossa LNG start is shaping market confidence, and a Motley Fool article titled "Down 22% with 6% yield: Are Santos shares a serious buy?" was published on the same day, suggesting investor reassessment. Combined with the large volume and price move, this points toward the operational milestone of the Barossa LNG project as the likely catalyst, not a specific earnings or takeover event.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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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+$31
- ZYAU4.01% of the fund+$21
- SYI3.90% of the fund+$21
- QRE3.53% of the fund+$19
- HYLD3.52% of the fund+$19
- OZR3.51% of the fund+$19
- GRPA3.18% of the fund+$17
- ALFA3.01% of the fund+$16
- RDV2.95% of the fund+$16
- AQTY2.56% of the fund+$14
The 10 that hold it most. All 31 are listed on the page under Held by.