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Precision Drilling (PD.TO)

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-7.49 (5.45%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts are optimistic about Precision Drilling (PD-T) moving forward into 2027, noting that the increase in activity in the oil market suggests a potential price rise of 5-10%. They emphasize that pure play oil producers are the best investment choice given current market conditions. The stock has shown a significant rally, potentially driven by the sanctioning of LNG Canada and the company's achievement of its debt targets, leading to a strategic pivot towards returning 50% of capital to shareholders. Furthermore, it's worth noting that Precision Drilling's free cash flow yield is projected to be around 20% next year while also implementing a buyback of 10% of its shares. Although the current spreadsheet calculations appear positive, some experts feel it's still not the right time to invest in service stocks given the cyclical nature of the industry.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS
We are in the spring break up when demand is at its lowest level. No reason to be chasing the stock right here.
WAIT
Recently did a very significant financing with Alberta. Much better shape than 3 months ago
DON'T BUY
Bad outlook for 12 months. Doesn’t suggest this. Distribution is not coming back any time soon.
HOLD
Had a nice run. Bounced back in what looked to be like a death watch on it. The challenge is, it is gas weighted.
DON'T BUY
Biggest driller in Canada, but the utilization of this industry is down to very low levels. Has quite a debt load. Stock will languish until there is a recovery in gas prices. Will be a survivor.
WAIT
Think they will survive and there will have to be a lot more drilling done. Chart indicates it is bottoming. Entry point would be a little further on when the worst of the recession is over.
DON'T BUY
A premier player and will do well once drilling activity picks up. More bullish on oil itself and the big internationals such as Talisman (TLM-T), Nexen (NXY-T), Suncor (SU-T) and Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ-T). Drilling sector will lag. (See Top Picks.)
WAIT
If you have a long-term horizon, drilling will pick up at some point. It has to come back. Probably not a bad time, but when will there earnings show? Thinks it's still early.
DON'T BUY
Doesn't like the drillers because nobody wants to drill with the low oil price environment. There is also a surplus of natural gas.
DON'T BUY
Outlook is not great in the short term for drillers. Natural gas prices have to start to appreciate than the producers have to decide to drill more wells. Things should be improving by next year.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute.) Stay away from the drillers.
HOLD
Present management is expanding the company again. It should be all right, but you are waiting for a cycle return on the whole oil services sector.
SELL
(Market Call Minute.) Balance sheet issue. Need to refinance.
DON'T BUY
Drilling activity has come to a virtual standstill and outlook is weak. Made an acquisition of Grey Wolf at a very healthy price and terms of the debt are quite restrictive. If you own, you might want to hold for a couple of years until the drilling cycle comes back.
DON'T BUY
Timing of the acquisition of Grey Wolf (GW-A) was unfortunate. Cut their distribution. Oil service companies are high beta oil companies and oil companies are high beta. A lot of volatility.
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