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Precision Drilling (PD.TO)

119.35
+3.35 (2.89%)
as of Jul 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 21, 2026, 12:00 am

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

Experts highlight the promising future of Precision Drilling (PD-T) due to a resurgence in oil activity, anticipating a price increase of 5-10% leading into 2027. The company is deemed well-run, with a strong emphasis on pure-play oil production, which is expected to outperform. Recent developments, such as the sanctioning of LNG Canada, may have contributed to a rally in the stock's value. With achieved debt targets, Precision Drilling plans to return 50% of capital to shareholders, demonstrating confidence in its operations and generating a compelling 20% free cash flow yield. While there are positive indications, experts believe it might not be the right time for service stocks overall, despite encouraging spreadsheet metrics.

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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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