SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 10:59 AEDT — Regular session
- Shares of Woodside Energy climbed roughly 1.2%, hitting A$23.88 in early trading.
- Oil’s recent rally gave a boost to local energy stocks, pushing Santos and Beach up as well.
- Woodside’s quarterly report on Jan 28 is attracting investor focus for clues on production and spending.
Shares of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) climbed 1.23% to close at A$23.88 on Monday, gaining A$0.29 from the previous session. The stock fluctuated between A$23.78 and A$24.08 throughout the day. 1
The rally followed a stronger oil market, with crude bouncing back late last week amid supply concerns sparked by unrest in Iran and attacks related to the Ukraine war. “The recent rebound in oil prices” has provided support, noted Milad Azar, a market analyst at XTB MENA. 2
Energy stocks kicked off the day higher on the Australian market, Woodside climbing roughly 1.5%. Santos and Beach Energy also pushed up, according to the Australian Financial Review. 3
Woodside’s next key event is its fourth-quarter report set for Jan. 28, with the annual report due Feb. 24, per the company’s investor calendar. Investors will focus on production volumes, realised prices, and any updates to spending on major projects. 4
Dividends often fly under the radar in Woodside’s trading activity. The company aims to pay out at least 50% of its underlying net profit after tax—that’s net profit excluding one-off items—within a payout range of 50% to 80%.
Woodside deals in LNG—liquefied natural gas—as well as oil and condensate, making its stock vulnerable to swings in commodity prices and the exchange rate.
But the connection runs both directions. The Wall Street Journal revealed that U.S. officials have debated strategies to seize control of Venezuela’s oil sector and push crude prices toward $50 a barrel — a move that could weigh on energy stocks if concerns over supply swing back to worries about oversupply. 5
Company-specific risks can overshadow the oil market: rising costs, project delays, and a surge in new LNG supply are all pressuring margins—even when crude prices hold steady.
The next key date is Jan. 28, when Woodside must report its quarterly results and share updated figures on production and expenses.
