TSE:PEY

Peyto Exploration & Develop. (PEY.TO)

25.76
+0.54 (2.14%)
as of Jun 8, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
310 watching
0
Investor Insights
star iconJun 8, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 13 opinions in the last 12 months.

Peyto Exploration & Development (PEY) is primarily viewed as a strong player in the natural gas sector, with several analysts expressing optimism about its potential for growth. Many experts highlight its recent acquisitions and solid dividend yield, indicating that the company is well-positioned to benefit from rising natural gas prices, especially as it maintains a significant inventory and has a pragmatic hedging strategy. Although some analysts urge caution regarding immediate investments if one already holds oil exposure, there is a general perception that Peyto's fundamentals are robust, especially given its low-cost structure and expansion into new markets. The stock has a fair price target from analysts, and although some suggest potential overvaluation at current levels, most agree it remains a formidable option in the energy market for natural gas investments.

consensus icon
Consensus
Cautious
valuation icon
Valuation
Fair Value
review icon
Similar
TOU
BUY
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research

EPS of 39c slightly beat estimates; revenue of $310M was 1% short of estimates. EBITDA of $502M was much higher than expected. Capex is still seen at $450M to $500M. Production of 133,426 b/d beat estimates of 132,943 b/d. Production rose 11%. Consensus calls for very good growth in 2025 as natural gas prices have already improved nicely. We are comfortable with the numbers and the stock remains very cheap.
Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free 

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 09/24, Up 13%)

Still likes it. Juniors are cheap, good value. If things really get going, it'll do well. If things don't get going, not too much bad will happen as it's cheap.

WEAK BUY

Will benefit along with others from LNG Canada. But it's dry gas, so not as much optionality. Lowest-cost producer around. Has no issues with the name, but depends what you're looking for. Other names she likes more.

She owns ARX, which is more wet gas. You get the NGL plus the condensate. Long reserve life of assets.

TOP PICK

Pays a dividend of 8.1%, good for income. While energy stocks have been sideways this year, Peyto moved up. A great chart, and a leader in energy.

(Analysts’ price target is $18.15)
BUY

He's bullish on nat gas, with the proviso that it depends on the weather (always the Achilles heel). Lots of positives:  AI, data centres, US doubling LNG export capacity between now and 2030. Really good acquisition recently -- a natural fit, bringing down costs, hedged price of nat gas. 

Trades at material discount to US peers. Several decades of inventory. Not as torquey as other names. Yield is 7.8%, happy to earn in his income fund and write calls on it.

HOLD

Believes company has room for price appreciation. Weak natural gas prices have put pressure on share price. Hedged into 2026/27. Believes dividend is safe. Balance sheet is strong. Would recommend holding. If natural gas prices rise - share price will head upwards. Good management team. 

HOLD

Owns shares in income fund. Good dividend yield at ~9%. Believes dividend is safe. Hedging strategy very strong. Even with low natural gas prices, company will be ok. Trades at premium, but good for income oriented investors. 

DON'T BUY
Looking for yield.

Investing is about yield and capital appreciation, not one or the other. Not expensive, but not cheap. Has no edge, nothing to make him think the business will be better in a few years. You're guessing on commodity prices, and that's not his game.

BUY

Likes it for the dividend. Stock's done well. Grinding down costs. Hedged next 2 years of nat gas at very strong pricing. He's bullish on nat gas. Yield is 9%, very sustainable going forward for income. If adventurous, you can write calls.

HOLD

He owns it for the yield and a juicy call premium. Really strong hedge position, protecting them through this period of weakness. Leverage to nat gas in 2025-26. Very strong balance sheet. Minimal upside potential of 10-15%. Yield is 9.1%, sustainable.

TOP PICK

A high, safe dividend. Shares have been sideways, but it's historically traded cheaply

(Analysts’ price target is $17.86)
RISKY

Long term - is bullish natural gas (better than coal for carbon). Commodity linked company can present risk in terms of investing. Would buy if at the bottom of natural gas cycle. Divided yield can also be risky with low natural gas prices. Would recommend a small position if interested. 

BUY

Dividend of 12% is safe and managers are great. They're making capital investments to sustain production. Shares have been effected by weakness in natural gas prices.

BUY

You get growth. Dividend is 10.1%, yet has excess cashflow after that. He also sells calls on it. Doesn't see capital appreciation. Uses it as an attractive income vehicle.

Unspecified

The new gas line will bring 2 billion cubic feet of LNG to the coast but they won't see the impact of the new pipeline until 2025. This makes for a good future. The dividend of 9% relies on the underlying commodity prices for the company so therefore the stock price can be volatile.

Showing 16 to 30 of 288 entries