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Baytex Energy Corp (BTE.TO)

5.55

-0.28 (4.80%)

as of Jun 24, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 21 opinions in the last 12 months.

Baytex Energy Corp (BTE-T) has garnered mixed reviews from various experts, reflecting a nuanced outlook on its performance and future potential. The company has made significant strides in improving its balance sheet, particularly through its divestiture of US assets, which has positioned it to focus more effectively on Canadian operations. While there are positive sentiments regarding its operational efficiencies and potential for share buybacks, concerns about inventory depth and overall market volatility remain prevalent. The current oil price environment, influenced by geopolitical factors, is seen as a critical determinant for Baytex's trajectory, with some experts emphasizing the potential for a strong rebound once production bottlenecks are resolved. Overall, while there is cautious optimism about its prospects, several analysts suggest remaining vigilant due to ongoing uncertainties in the oil market.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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BUY

A very good operator. Payout ratio is somewhat lower. You could add to it now or on weakness over the next couple of weeks.

TOP PICK

9.8% yield. A heavy oil weighted name. The spreads between heavy and light have really widened and they are starting to narrow again. They have some oil sands which he doesn't think is reflected in the price. Could see 25% to 30% upside from here.

BUY

Heavy oil. Considers their reserves are understated because they are drilling in a homogeneous area. Conservative payout record. Lots of long-term reserves.

WEAK BUY

The whole oil/gas area is one you have to be really cautious about. A lot of trusts are trading at significant premium to their net asset values.

BUY

This fund will do as heavy oil does. Well-run company. He is moving away from heavy oil, but this one is doing well and is reflected in its numbers.

HOLD

A heavy oil story, but it does have a fair bit of production. Doesn't see tremendous upside in the short-term. Suffers from a bit of a discount because of the heavy oil.

TOP PICK

Yield is 8.25%. 33% Return On Equity. Good strong profit growth. This is a defensive energy pick.

HOLD

Has done extremely well. Would-be looking for an increase in the payout. Right now the yield is getting a little low.

BUY

Expects capital gains. A name he really likes.

SELL

A heavy oil trust. The spread between heavy oil and light oil has narrowed so the trust has done very well. This is a seasonal stock and demand is highest in the summer, so you might want to take profits now.

BUY

Has 3 elements, conventional, heavy oil and some natural gas. Have some cost efficiencies in place. Differential between heavy and light oil is narrowing.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A very well-run company. The area they are working in has excellent resources. It has been helped recently by the spread between light and heavy oil. Would like to see a pullback.

TOP PICK

Likes the energy play and loves the management team. They have done a nice little financial engineering. A heavy oil company that has taken away a lot of their heavy oil exposure, yet it still gets a heavy oil discount. Right now, their payout ratio is 35%.

DON'T BUY

Not keen on heavy oil. Exposed to rises in the oil patch disproportionately to the others. They have hedged the differential, however he just doesn't like heavy oil.

HOLD

Heavy oil, so there's an extra element of risk associated with it. Not one of his favourites, but it is a good high end, good yield and represents good value.

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