Sandfire Resources Limited

ASX:SFR Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$9.9b

Sandfire Resources Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Sandfire Resources is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.8% and 1.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 16.5% in 3 years.

Key information

4.8%

Earnings growth rate

4.95%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining earnings growth12.1%
Revenue growth rate1.6%
Future return on equity16.49%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated10 Sep 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Sep 09

SFR: Future Returns Will Balance Copper Support With Re Rating Risks

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources to A$22.19 from A$20.06, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, even as recent research points to more limited upside from current share levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sandfire Resources points to a more balanced view, with analysts acknowledging solid execution and a supportive copper backdrop while questioning how much upside remains from current levels.
Narrative Update • Aug 26

SFR: Recent Downgrades Will Likely Cap Further Upside Near Term

Analysts have reset their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources from A$16.05 to A$19.20. This reflects recent price target moves and comments that consistent operational delivery and a copper supportive macro backdrop are now largely captured in the stock, with limited further upside identified at current levels.
Narrative Update • Aug 08

SFR: Recent Downgrade May Signal Limited Upside Despite Rich Earnings Multiple

Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources from about A$15.09 to roughly A$16.05, even as an unchanged A$20 Street price target and a recent downgrade to Sector Perform signal a view that upside from current levels may be limited. What's in the News for Sandfire Resources No recent company specific news items or key developments for Sandfire Resources were provided in the available sources as of 6 Aug 2026.
Narrative Update • Jul 25

SFR: Future Returns Will Rely On Copper Momentum And Margins

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources from A$19.40 to A$20.06, with the updated A$20 price target reflecting revised assumptions on growth and margins, while recent research indicates limited upside from current levels. What’s in the News for Sandfire Resources Sandfire Resources has attracted increased investor interest, with the share price recently rising over 4%, according to recent coverage.
Narrative Update • Jul 11

SFR: Copper Demand And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Sandfire Resources from A$17.30 to A$24.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Sandfire Resources shares recently traded at $19.41, with a 4.3% gain reported in the session highlighted by the primary news source.
Narrative Update • Jun 27

SFR: Rising Copper Prices May Not Justify Rich Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target on Sandfire Resources from A$11.45 to about A$15.09, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower expected future P/E multiple as key drivers of the new valuation view. What’s in the News for Sandfire Resources Sandfire Resources is focusing on its dual hub production model at the MATSA complex in Spain and the Motheo project in Botswana, aiming to align output with elevated copper prices and demand linked to clean energy and data center projects, according to recent reports.
Narrative Update • Jun 13

SFR: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Margins And Index Inclusion

Analysts have raised their price target for Sandfire Resources to A$19.40 from about A$19.05, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples that are currently informing broader Street research views. What's in the News Sandfire Resources Limited (ASX:SFR) has been added to the FTSE All-World Index (USD), reflecting inclusion in a widely tracked global equity index.
Narrative Update • May 30

SFR: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Margins And Refined P/E Framework

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources from A$18.79 to A$19.05, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Analysts reviewing Sandfire Resources are focusing on how the updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E feed into the revised fair value estimate of A$19.05.
Narrative Update • May 10

SFR: Free Cash Flow Strength And Commodity Decks Will Shape Fair Outlook

Analysts have made a small upward revision to Sandfire Resources' price target, reflecting updated cash flow expectations and refreshed commodity price assumptions. Recent Street research includes moves from A$17.50 to A$18 and from A$19.50 to A$21.
Narrative Update • Apr 24

SFR: Free Cash Flow And Commodity Assumptions Will Guide Fair Outcome

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources by A$0.17 to A$18.81, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, margins and future P/E, following recent research that includes higher Street price targets in the A$18 to A$21 range and continued focus on free cash flow and revised commodity price decks. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to strong free cash flow as a key support for the current valuation, arguing that consistent cash generation offers flexibility for funding projects or strengthening the balance sheet.
Narrative Update • Apr 09

SFR: Free Cash Flow Strength And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Fair Outcome

Analysts have trimmed the blended fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources by about A$0.10 to A$18.98. Recent Street research price target moves to A$18 and A$21 highlight a mix of updated commodity assumptions and views on cash flow strength.
Narrative Update • Mar 25

SFR: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Guidance Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources slightly to A$19.08 from A$18.99, citing updated commodity price assumptions and recent price target moves around A$18 to A$21, which are supported by free cash flow and valuation views. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates offer a mixed but constructive view on Sandfire Resources, with most commentary focused on refreshed commodity price assumptions, free cash flow support and where the shares sit relative to updated price targets.
Narrative Update • Mar 10

SFR: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Guidance Will Support Upside Repricing

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources slightly higher to about A$19.00 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent price target increases to A$18 and A$21 that highlight ongoing focus on free cash flow and revised commodity price forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are pointing to strong free cash flow as a key support for their higher fair value assumptions, suggesting the current P/E they are using in models is underpinned by cash generation rather than just sentiment.
Narrative Update • Feb 24

SFR: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Output Guidance Will Support Balanced Risk Profile

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources higher to A$18.99 from A$18.53. This reflects updated views on free cash flow strength and revised commodity price assumptions feeding into revenue growth, margin, discount rate and future P/E inputs.
Narrative Update • Feb 09

SFR: Updated Production Outlook And Margins Will Likely Support Balanced Risk Profile

Analysts have nudged their price target for Sandfire Resources higher to A$18.53 from A$18.26, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins and a slightly lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Sandfire issued new production guidance for fiscal 2026, with Group copper equivalent (CuEq) output expected in a range of 149 kt to 165 kt.
Narrative Update • Jan 26

SFR: Updated Margin And Production Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Balanced Risk Profile

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target for Sandfire Resources from A$15.65 to A$18.26, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly revised discount rate and P/E expectations. What's in the News Sandfire Resources issued new production guidance for fiscal 2026, outlining expected Group CuEq production in a range of 149 kt to 165 kt.
Narrative Update • Jan 11

SFR: Higher Margin Assumptions Will Likely Sustain Material Downside Risk

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Sandfire Resources to A$15.65 from A$15.30, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from A$15.30 to A$15.65.
Narrative Update • Dec 15

SFR: Future Profitability Assumptions Will Likely Expose Downside Risk

Analysts have raised their price target for Sandfire Resources by approximately A$0.64 to A$15.30, citing slightly higher long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from A$14.66 to A$15.30 per share, reflecting a modest uplift in intrinsic valuation.
Narrative Update • Dec 01

SFR: Fair Value Will Remain Balanced Despite Marginal Profit Pressure

Analysts have raised their price target for Sandfire Resources slightly, from $14.59 to $14.66, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and fair value estimates. Valuation Changes Fair Value has risen slightly from A$14.59 to A$14.66.
Narrative Update • Nov 16

SFR: Profit Margin Outlook Will Not Offset Overvaluation Risk

Narrative Update on Sandfire Resources: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have increased their price target for Sandfire Resources slightly, raising it from $14.53 to $14.59. The change is attributed to improved profit margin forecasts and a modest uptick in fair value, even though revenue growth expectations have been tempered.
Analysis Article • Nov 01

An Intrinsic Calculation For Sandfire Resources Limited (ASX:SFR) Suggests It's 38% Undervalued

Key Insights Sandfire Resources' estimated fair value is AU$26.11 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Narrative Update • Nov 01

SFR: Rising Discount Rate May Pressure Price Performance

Analysts have raised Sandfire Resources’ fair value estimate from $13.51 to $14.53 per share, citing improvements in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts as key drivers for the upward revision. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has increased from A$13.51 to A$14.53 per share.
Narrative Update • Oct 18

Motheo Copper Mine And MATSA Will Secure Future Supply

Analysts have raised their price target for Sandfire Resources from $12.26 to $13.51. They highlighted improved profit margins and a more favorable long-term outlook as key drivers for the update.
Narrative Update • Oct 03

Motheo Copper Mine And MATSA Will Secure Future Supply

Analysts have raised their price target for Sandfire Resources from $11.87 to $12.26 per share. They cite improved revenue growth projections and a higher forecasted fair value for the company.
Narrative Update • Sep 04

Motheo Copper Mine And MATSA Will Secure Future Supply

Sandfire Resources’ future P/E has risen sharply while revenue growth forecasts have weakened, suggesting a less favorable earnings outlook, though the consensus price target has only edged up slightly to A$11.87. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Sandfire Resources The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from A$11.69 to A$11.87.
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New Narrative • May 11

MATSA And Motheo Production Will Advance Operational Efficiency

Projected production increases and successful cost management at MATSA and Motheo could boost revenue and enhance financial stability.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ASX:SFR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
6/30/20291,79147052081913
6/30/20281,86749359784514
6/30/20271,90848360886714
6/30/20261,647356507747N/A
3/31/20261,467247423649N/A
12/31/20251,289139339551N/A
9/30/20251,239116330537N/A
6/30/20251,18793322524N/A
3/31/20251,13790289499N/A
12/31/20241,08687256474N/A
9/30/20241,01135189410N/A
6/30/2024935-17123345N/A
3/31/2024864-4744289N/A
12/31/2023794-78-35233N/A
9/30/2023801-65-123175N/A
6/30/2023808-52-210117N/A
3/31/2023929-11-110200N/A
12/31/20221,05129-10283N/A
9/30/20229907088337N/A
6/30/2022929111185391N/A
3/31/2022798125207375N/A
12/31/2021667139229359N/A
9/30/2021637134244353N/A
6/30/2021608129259348N/A
3/31/2021573103206294N/A
12/31/202052175136216N/A
9/30/202048663122202N/A
6/30/202045351110189N/A
3/31/202039651N/A152N/A
12/31/201944364N/A156N/A
9/30/201941367N/A146N/A
6/30/201941675N/A148N/A
3/31/201941178N/A159N/A
12/31/201839879N/A166N/A
9/30/201841085N/A174N/A
6/30/201842291N/A181N/A
3/31/201842786N/A181N/A
12/31/201742378N/A176N/A
9/30/201741470N/A173N/A
6/30/201739460N/A166N/A
3/31/201739356N/A152N/A
12/31/201637350N/A132N/A
9/30/201638845N/A121N/A
6/30/201637036N/A100N/A
3/31/201638939N/A117N/A
12/31/201537540N/A125N/A
9/30/201537443N/A139N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SFR's forecast earnings growth (4.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.8%).

Earnings vs Market: SFR's earnings (4.8% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (11.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SFR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SFR's revenue (1.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (5.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SFR's revenue (1.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SFR's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (16.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/13 22:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2026/06/30

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Analyst Sources

Sandfire Resources Limited is covered by 24 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel MorganBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Kate McCutcheonBofA Global Research
Timothy HoffCanaccord Genuity