Yancoal (YAL) is held by 27 ASX ETFs. Over all time it fell 18.7%: on $10,000, −$1869. We explain 26 big moves in that time.
About YAL
- SectorEnergy
- IndustryEnergy
- Size$7.7b
- Held by27 ETFs
- Big moves26 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
- −3.3%18 Sep 2026· No Catalyst Found
The ASX energy sector fell sharply on the day, dragging YAL down in line with broad sector selling pressure.
- +3.3%7 Sep 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal Australia rose with the broader energy sector, likely lifted by a positive move in coal or energy commodity prices driving sector-wide buying.
- +3.7%24 Aug 2026· Earnings Miss
Yancoal shares rose as investors digested the company's 1H 2026 financial results, with the market appearing to find support in strong coal output despite a steep profit decline, with delayed positive sentiment emerging a few days after the announcement.
- −4.8%27 Jul 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal Australia shares fell as energy and commodity names broadly came under selling pressure.
- −7.3%16 Jun 2026· Sector Flow
ASX energy stocks slid broadly as oil prices dropped on a US–Iran agreement, dragging Yancoal Australia down.
- +7.5%26 May 2026· Commodity
ASX coal stocks jumped as a China accident sparked supply concerns, leading to a sector-wide rally on May 25, 2026.
- −9.2%9 Apr 2026· Macro
Yancoal's stock fell sharply as energy prices dove on an Iran ceasefire news.
- +6.8%19 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal Australia share price rose 6.78% on 2026-03-18, likely driven by a recovery from the previous day's 5% fall and broad energy sector strength amid an oil price spike.
- −4.9%17 Mar 2026· Operational
Yancoal's share price fell 5% as investors took profits after the stock hit a new 52-week high following a production upgrade, despite underlying coal price headwinds.
- +4.5%13 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal's shares rose sharply on March 12, 2026, as it was among ASX 200 coal stocks that surged in response to broad energy sector strength triggered by an Oman oil supply disruption.
- +10.5%12 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
ASX 200 coal stocks surged broadly, likely driven by rising coal prices or sector-wide momentum.
- +13.3%9 Mar 2026· Macro
Yancoal shares surged amid a spike in oil prices, which lifted the broader energy sector and commodity-related stocks on March 8, 2026.
- +4.8%3 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal's stock rose 4.85% on March 2, 2026, amidst a broad ASX energy sector rally driven by geopolitical tensions (Iran war) that pushed up commodity prices and trading volumes across oil, gas, and coal stocks.
- +5.6%2 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Yancoal's stock rose sharply amid a broad ASX energy sector rally driven by geopolitical tensions (Iran war) and surging oil & gas volumes.
- −8.4%26 Feb 2026· Earnings Miss
Yancoal shares dropped sharply despite record FY25 production, driven by a significant margin decline to 7.3% that challenged its cash cow narrative.
- +9.0%4 Feb 2026· Operational
Yancoal Australia shares surged 9% on February 3, 2026, likely driven by strong company news or earnings expectations, as the stock was noted as leading the ASX 200 the next day.
- +4.6%19 Dec 2025· Unknown
No clear cause found in available news articles; likely broad sector or market movement.
- −4.5%16 Dec 2025· Unknown
Insufficient evidence from news articles to determine the cause of the price move.
- −6.6%21 Oct 2025· Unknown
No significant news was found to explain the abnormal price decline, leaving the cause undetermined.
- −11.4%20 Aug 2025· Dividend
Yancoal Australia's stock dropped sharply after the company continued to withhold dividends, prioritizing cash for potential M&A, disappointing income-focused investors.
- +5.3%22 Jul 2025· Unknown
No specific news was found; the move likely reflects broader sector or commodity strength (e.g., coal prices) or general market flows.
- −5.8%18 Jul 2025· Operational
Yancoal Australia's acquisition of an additional 3.75% stake in Moolarben was likely viewed negatively by the market, possibly due to concerns over capital allocation or integration costs.
- −12.6%13 Mar 2025· Unknown
No clear company-specific news explains the move; likely driven by broader coal sector weakness or an unlisted operational/regulatory update.
- +5.5%21 Jan 2025· Macro
Commodity prices and the broader ASX lifted after the US hinted at a softer stance on tariffs, boosting coal miners like Yancoal.
- +4.5%9 Sep 2024· Commodity
No specific news found; likely driven by broader coal price strength or sector flow.
- −14.5%20 Aug 2024· Dividend
Yancoal withheld its dividend to preserve cash for potential M&A, disappointing income-focused investors.
Held by 27 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in YAL today.
- SMLLBetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF$1171.17%
- SSOSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES ETF$800.80%
- ISOiShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF$790.79%
- AUMFiShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF$430.43%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$430.43%
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$390.39%
- MVOLiShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF$330.33%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$310.31%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$290.29%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$270.27%
Why did YAL fall 11.4% on 20 Aug 2025?
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Yancoal Australia's stock dropped sharply after the company continued to withhold dividends, prioritizing cash for potential M&A, disappointing income-focused investors.
The two news articles directly link Yancoal's price crash (10-11%) to its dividend policy, specifically the continuation of a dividend drought due to cash hoarding for M&A. The magnitude and volume suggest a clear market reaction to this disclosure. However, since the underlying fundamental trigger is lack of dividends rather than an explicit cut, confidence is medium.
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
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What it did to the 27 ETFs holding YAL
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- SMLL1.17% of the fund−$13
- SSO0.80% of the fund−$9
- ISO0.79% of the fund−$9
- AUMF0.43% of the fund−$5
- VSO0.43% of the fund−$5
- GRPA0.39% of the fund−$4
- MVOL0.33% of the fund−$4
- OZR0.31% of the fund−$4
- QRE0.29% of the fund−$3
- AQTY0.27% of the fund−$3
The 10 that hold it most. All 27 are listed on the page under Held by.