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Precision Drilling (PD.TO)

129.84
-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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DON'T BUY
With the decline in oil prices, there will be massive cutbacks in capital expenditures, which will impact drillers.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
(Market Call Minute.) Look for an opportunity to buy but don't be in a hurry. Cheap.
SELL
This is a company that he would not be in at all. It is so sensitive to the cap X of the energy companies. Thinks it will be a few years before this one returns to its former levels.
COMMENT
Trading at about a 50% haircut to its replacement value for its rigs. 17.9% yield. Not overly bullish on many of these service companies.
DON'T BUY
15% yield. North American drillers are trading very cheap on all metrics. Really likes the new management. Has older equipment and newer companies will be more in demand.
COMMENT
Quality trust. Largest drilling and service trust in Canada. Making a big acquisition of Grey Wolf (GW-A). Previously a pristine balance sheet but will now have debt levels. Seeing drilling coming off in the US. Would be cautious.
BUY
Good time to be buying oil drilling and oil services companies. Strong demand for their services.
COMMENT
It seems they are able to keep the distribution currently. Thinks winter drilling will be fine.
WAIT
Tentative hold. Wait if buying.
COMMENT
Largest oil service firm in Western Canada. Will depend on commodity prices. If you have a positive view on oil and natural gas you should continue to hold. The numbers he sees for drilling this winter don't look as good.
WAIT
One of the largest contract drillers in Canada. Recently acquired Grey Wolf (GW-A) in the US. Expects there could be tax loss selling in November when shareholders from Grey Wolf could be selling shares. Well run trust, but wait until December.
COMMENT
Wanted to build up their presence in the US and bought Grey Wolf. If the price of oil recovers in 2008/2009 winter there could be mid-teens natural gas next year.
BUY
Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ-T) would probably be his Top Pick in the oil sector on the Canadian side but he also has positions in Encana (ECA-T), Suncor (SU-T) as well as Precision Drilling (PD-T).
BUY
Largest driller in Western Canada. Because of higher energy prices, drilling activity has been significantly higher in the last year. They are also expected to look for acquisitions in the US. (See Top Picks.)
HOLD
Has been disappointing. Last year, gas prices went down so drilling slowed. This spring started off slowly and earnings started picking up. Will do well with their bigger rigs on the deep drilling.
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