About South32 Limited (SOUHY) β Dividend Analysis 2026
South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company in Australia, Southern Africa, North America, and South America. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Brazil Alumina, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Eagle Downs Metallurgical Coal, Australia Manganese, South Africa Managanese, Cerro Matoso, Cannington, Hermosa, and South Africa Energy Coal segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing alumina, aluminum, bauxite, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese ore and alloy, ferronickel, silver, lead, zinc, and other base metals. The company also exports its products. South32 Limited has a strategic alliance agreement with AusQuest Limited for exploration opportunity in gold-copper targets at the Gunanya Project. The company was formerly known as BHP Coal Holdings Pty Limited and changed its name to South32 Limited. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
Is SOUHY a good dividend investment in 2026?
SOUHY offers a 1.99% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 60/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 29.6% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
SOUHY DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SOUHY portfolio grows to $119.4K vs $104.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SOUHY dividend growth history & forecast
SOUHY has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 29.6% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.99%.
Debt/EBITDA 0.0Γ β low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.2B β -0.2B β -0.2B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk β monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
60
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π SOUHY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SOUHY.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― SOUHY Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
12yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your SOUHY investment of $15.02/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$10.4K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$7.9K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SOUHY for:
Shares needed
94,433
Capital required
$1,418,384
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.30/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π SOUHY Dividend Payment Schedule
SOUHY pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$0.64 / payment
$2.54 / year after tax
100 shares
$6.35 / payment
$25.41 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$63.54 / payment
$254.15 / year after tax
π SOUHY vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How SOUHY compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Basic Materials" not matched β using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend YieldβΌ-1.01% vs sectorBelow avg
SOUHY
1.99%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+24.10% vs sectorBetter
SOUHY
29.60%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratioβ²-8.00% vs sectorBetter
SOUHY
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SOUHY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ SOUHY Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-08-27(in 149 days)EPS estimate: $0.59
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
2.76
β οΈ Grey Zone β monitor closely
Safe: >3.0 Β· Grey: 1.81β3.0 Β· Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
7/9
β Strong fundamentals
Strong: 7β9 Β· Moderate: 4β6 Β· Weak: 0β3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the SOUHY dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β