Key Highlights

  • Adalta Ltd (ASX: 1AD) shares closed sharply lower during the 13 August 2026 session.
  • The stock is priced at a fraction of a cent, amplifying percentage movements.
  • Market capitalisation remained within the micro-cap range at close.
  • The one-year performance figure showed an increase compared to twelve months earlier.
  • The Health Care sector index posted a modest gain for the session.

Overview

Adalta Ltd, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker code 1AD, is categorised within the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care sector. This article sets out a factual, educational account of the company's share price activity for the session ending 13 August 2026, based only on figures recorded at market close on that date, and is not a recommendation regarding the stock.

Share Price Movement

Adalta Ltd shares closed the session at $0.003, a decrease of 25% compared to the previous close, indicating that the stock's price moved lower over the course of the day. The share price ranged between an intraday high of $0.004 and an intraday low of $0.003 during the session.

Given that the stock trades at a very low nominal price, even a movement of a fraction of a cent can translate into a large percentage change, which is a Factor worth noting when interpreting the figures for this particular stock.

Trading Volume and Market Capitalisation

A total of 67,182 shares were traded during the 13 August 2026 session, representing comparatively lighter trading activity relative to some other companies within the sector.

At the closing price, Adalta Ltd's Market Capitalisation stood at approximately $9.64 million, placing it among the smaller companies by size within the listed Health Care sector.

One-Year Performance

Over the twelve months to 13 August 2026, Adalta Ltd shares recorded a change of approximately 20%, indicating that the share price was higher than it stood a year earlier. This figure reflects the net effect of movements across the entire twelve-month period rather than a description of a consistent trend.

Health Care Sector Snapshot

The stock is part of the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ), which closed the 13 August 2026 session at 29,014.4 points, up 50.0 points, or 0.17%, from the previous close of 28,964.4 points. During the session, the index moved between a day high of 29,130.7 points and a day low of 28,777.6 points. Over the past 52 weeks, the index has ranged between 21,947.2 points and 45,579.6 points, and it has recorded a decline of 35.29% on a one-year basis. This sector-level movement provides context for the individual performance of health care stocks listed on the exchange, though each company's price behaviour is also shaped by its own trading activity.

Conclusion

In summary, Adalta Ltd (ASX: 1AD) shares closed the 13 August 2026 session notably lower on a percentage basis, though the stock's low nominal price level means such changes should be read with that context in mind. The company's market capitalisation and one-year performance, alongside the movement of the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index, provide a factual, point-in-time reference. This article has been prepared for general educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

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