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Quick Take: A high-yield Canadian light-oil producer with disciplined balance-sheet metrics and room for operational upside. Price cooled a touch this week, but income + value + production scale keep the long-term story compelling.
Major Developments (this week & near-term)
Market performance: Shares eased −2.0% over the last 5 days even as energy broadly softened.
Earnings on deck: Next results Oct 22, 2025—watch production mix, capex, and FCF allocation.
Income date: Ex-dividend Oct 31, 2025 for the monthly payout—useful for income timing.
Key Metrics (as of Monday’s close)
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Price | $10.30 |
Weekly Move (5-day) | −2.0% |
Market Cap | US$9.03B |
P/E (TTM) | 7.1 |
Forward P/E | 12.1 |
52-Week Range | $6.87 – $11.30 |
YTD Return | +6.9% |
Dividend Yield (fwd) | ~7.1% |
Analyst Insights
Item | Detail |
|---|---|
Consensus Rating | STRONG BUY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Average Target Price | $13.25 |
Upside Potential | +28.64% vs $10.30 |
Breakdown (12 analysts) | Strong Buy: 10 • Buy: 2 • Hold: 0 • Sell: 0 • Strong Sell: 0 |
Read: Street leans decisively bullish—valuation is undemanding (P/E 7.1), balance sheet is solid (D/E 0.3), and cash returns remain a focus.
Recent/Notable Items
Earnings approaching (Oct 22, 2025): Expect focus on differentials, liquids mix, and capex discipline.
Dividend cadence: Ex-div Oct 31, 2025 underlines Whitecap’s income profile (~7.1% forward yield).
Share performance: Pullback over 1 month (−4.4%) provides a slightly better entry for income-oriented buyers.
Growth Indicators
Metric | Whitecap |
|---|---|
Sales Growth (Next Year) | +26.8% |
EPS Growth (Next Year) | −6.6% (normalizing after a strong cycle) |
5-yr EPS Growth Estimate | −57.4% (cyclical compression baked in) |
Top line looks strong into next year (volume + price assumptions), while EPS comps remain tough—typical of upstream cycles.
Profitability & Financials (quick read)
Margins: Gross 59.9%, Operating 22.7%, Net 22.2%—healthy for E&P.
Leverage & Liquidity: D/E 0.3, interest coverage 16.4×; current ratio 0.8 (capital-intensive sector norm).
Cash Returns: Forward yield ~7.1%, payout ~49%—leaves room for debt paydown and opportunistic buybacks when pricing cooperates.
Technical & Momentum
RSI: 39.7 (neutral-to-weak momentum)
Price vs 52-wk high: 91.2% (below highs; room to reclaim)
Beta (1-yr): 0.95 (market-like volatility)
What to Watch Next
Oct 22 print: Production guidance, capex, and FCF outlook.
Commodity tape: WTI/AECO moves and realized differentials.
Capital returns: Dividend sustainability at ~7% and any buyback commentary.
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One-Look Summary
Aspect | Snapshot |
|---|---|
Thesis | High-yield Canadian light-oil producer with disciplined balance sheet and attractive valuation |
Catalysts | Oct 22 earnings; commodity tailwinds; potential capital return updates |
Risks | Oil price volatility, differentials, and potential capex inflation |
Who it’s for | Dividend & value investors seeking energy exposure with monthly income |
The Wealth Awesome Team
