PLS Group (ASX: PLS), formerly known as Pilbara Minerals, is in focus today as the company delivered a 49% jump in quarterly revenue to $373 million and reported a strong cash balance of $954 million.
What did PLS Group report?
- Revenue rose 49% on the prior quarter to $373 million
- Sales volumes increased 8% to 232,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate
- Average realised sales price surged 57% to US$1,161/tonne (SC5.2 basis, CIF China)
- Cash operating margin from operations was $166 million, up from $8 million
- Cash balance grew 12% over the quarter to $954 million as at 31 December 2025
- Unit operating cost (FOB) increased 8% to $585 per tonne
What else do investors need to know?
PLS Group continues to optimise operations at its Pilgangoora mine, delivering in line with its production plan despite recent lithium market volatility. The company completed construction of its mid-stream demonstration plant and is reviewing timelines for key growth projects including the Pilgangoora P2000 expansion and the Colina Project in Brazil.
Its lithium hydroxide joint venture facility in South Korea remains idled, with spodumene redirected to other customers while the market stabilises. The board is set to decide on a potential restart of the Ngungaju processing plant in the March quarter.
What’s next for PLS Group?
Looking ahead, PLS Group is keeping its growth options open while remaining disciplined on costs and capital allocation. The company expects to update investors on the feasibility study for its next production expansion and on the timing for restarting the Ngungaju plant in the coming months.
With a strong financial position and steady operational delivery, PLS Group is well placed to benefit as long-term demand for lithium recovers, driven by energy storage and electric vehicle adoption.
PLS Group share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, PLS Group shares have risen 97%, strongly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 5% over the same period.
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