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SIBANYE STILLWATER LIMITED - Trading statement and production update for the year ended 31 December 2025

Sibanye Stillwater Limited
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What this filing means

Sibanye-Stillwater expects a 3.6x surge in 2025 headline earnings despite R14 billion in asset impairments primarily hitting its lithium and gold segments.

Sibanye's core business is making a lot more profit because gold and platinum prices went up, and their mines are hitting their targets. However, they had to write off the value of some projects, like a big lithium mine in Finland and parts of their US operations, which means they will technically report an overall loss for the year.

Bull case

  • Headline Earnings Per Share (HEPS) is expected to increase by over 360% to between 232 and 256 SA cents.
  • All Group operations met or exceeded their annual production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
  • US PGM operations returned to profitability in Q4 2025 following a successful restructuring and improved market prices.
  • Significant cash inflows of R4.4 billion (US$248 million) are expected in 2026 from US S45X production credits.

Bear case

  • Total impairments of R14 billion (US$783 million) resulted in a basic loss per share of up to 194 SA cents.
  • Keliber lithium project faced a massive R7.8 billion write-down due to lower long-term price forecasts and delayed build-up.
  • Kloof and US PGM assets suffered impairments totaling approximately R8 billion due to operational constraints and regulatory changes.
  • A loss on financial instruments was recorded as a result of rising gold prices increasing the Burnstone debt valuation.
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SENS-AI conclusion

Sibanye-Stillwater's 2025 trading statement presents a stark divergence between a 360% surge in headline earnings (HEPS) and a R14 billion impairment-driven basic loss. While operational execution is strong with all units meeting guidance and US PGM assets returning to profit, the heavy write-downs in lithium and Kloof highlight persistent capital allocation risks. Investor Takeaway: The massive HEPS beat suggests the core cash-generative engine is undervalued at current levels, but the market's 7.5% drop over the last 5 days reflects skepticism toward the long-term success of its battery metal diversification. Signal-to-Price Note: The price is marginally up 0.3% today on low volume despite the strong HEPS figures, suggesting a 'relief rally' that lacks the conviction to overcome the recent 10.55% monthly decline.

Evidence from the filing

  • Significant increase in Headline Earnings Per Share (HEPS) of over 360% for 2025

    “Sibanye-Stillwater expects to report headline earnings per share (HEPS) of between 232 SA cents (13 US cents) and 256 SA cents (14.3 US cents), representing an increase of more than 360% (or more than 3.6 times higher) compared with HEPS of 64 SA cents (3.5 US cents) for 2024.”

  • All Group operations met or exceeded annual production guidance

    “All Group operations delivered production within or ahead of annual guidance”

  • US PGM operations achieved a financial turnaround and return to profitability in Q4 2025

    “The US PGM operations returned to profitability during Q4 2025 after PGM prices rallied in May 2025 and continued to rise through H2 2025.”

  • Reported basic loss per share driven by R14,007 million in impairments

    “The basic loss per share expected for 2025 is primarily due to the recognition of impairments totalling R14,007 million (US$783 million) or 495 SA cents (28 US cents) for 2025”

  • Significant impairment of the Keliber lithium project

    “R7,804 million (US$436 million) for the Keliber lithium project for 2025... The impairment of the Keliber lithium project during H2 2025 was due to a further decrease in the long-term lithium hydroxide price forecast”

  • Impairments at Kloof and US PGM operations due to logistical and regulatory factors

    “R3,779 million (US$217 million) at Kloof (2) during H2 2025... The Kloof impairment was due to a decrease in the life of mine, resulting from logistical constraints, seismicity and safety concerns related to accessing higher-grade areas”

  • Increased loss on financial instruments linked to higher gold prices

    “increased loss on financial instruments mainly due to the Burnstone debt increasing as a result of the higher forecast gold prices”
Category
Trading Statement
Published
Feb 18, 2026

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