
TSE:SU
This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.
Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) is widely regarded as a strong player in the Canadian energy sector, particularly in oil sands. Many experts praise its impressive turnaround under new management, which has resulted in significant earnings growth and an efficient operational structure. Despite recent challenges due to fluctuating oil prices and broader geopolitical issues, Suncor is said to maintain a robust outlook with long-term potential for free cash flow generation, especially as investments in infrastructure continue. The company is viewed favorably for its ability to return capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, as well as its long reserve life that offers stability in the energy market. A few experts express caution regarding current valuation levels and suggest watching market dynamics before making significant moves, yet the overall sentiment leans towards optimism with potential upside depending on future oil price movements.
Their fortunes are tied to oil. Largely at his target trading at a premium compared to its integrated peers. What is good is that they beat by 3% last quarter. Balance sheet is great. Dividend is very safe with a payout ratio of 53%. Everything is good with this name except the price. At this level he would sell a call. If it pulls back, he would accumulate it by writing a put.
It's one of the best integrated oil ompanies. Great balance sheet. Always improving their cost structure. Not an expensive stock. He used to own it. Well-run. Great company. As for oil, it's stuck between $60-80, and oil dynamics are really hard to predict, especially with shale oil coming on as the price falls. In Canada, we have a huge differential because we can't get oil out without more pipelines.
(A Top Pick April 28/17 Up 25%) He still likes holding and is his largest exposure to the energy sector. They are the benchmark for the Canadian energy industry being diversified and integrated. This remains a core holding. This will benefit if the recent pipeline decision will bring favour back to the sector. Yield 3%.
It will act differently from the oil producers, because they operate refineries. If you expect WTI to reach $80, Suncor is not the best good bet, though it's a safe bet due to their refining and marketing operations. He expects SU to hit $55 in a year. But if you want serious upside, buy something else.
He avoided energy for years until last February. In Canada, his largest position has been in the oil sands, because these companies have invested in past years and are now looking profitable. Suncor has low decline rates in its production compares to its peers. With oil at $60-70, this will do well and attract global buyers. But remember: oil is cyclical and addition supply can come on from other sources. Overall, he likes Suncor.
When to take profits? Take profits when a stock makes up a dispoportionate part of your portfolio. This is a core holding of his. It's the best oil sands stock in Canada. It's has a fine integration operation, meaning they own refineries. They also boast dividend growth and a share buyback program. This stock can go higher.
This is the star of the industry. They push a million barrels a day. The company has generated a lot of excess cash flow and have been using it to buy back stock. They will generate $10 billion cash flow this year and will spend $5 to 5.5 billion. They’ve increased the dividend to $1.44 and are doing buybacks. They are bringing in over 4 billion discretionary cash this year. They’ve repaired their balance sheet. Debt is down to $13.3 billion at the end of December compared to $16.1 the year before. Their equity base is $45 billion. The one problem for them is their operating cost. They have a large stake in Syncrude, and its costs are about $20 higher per barrel than Suncor’s own costs.