
TSE:SU
This summary was created by AI, based on 16 opinions in the last 12 months.
Suncor Energy Inc (SU) has garnered positive reviews from experts primarily due to its strong turnaround and strategic positioning in the oil sands sector of Canada. Analysts praise the company for its potential long-term free cash flow generation, driven by its stable reserves and efficient management. While some caution regarding potential profit-taking and fluctuations in oil prices exists, many see considerable upside due to the current oil market dynamics. Its operations are characterized by strong returns to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, further solidifying SU's role as a key player in the energy sector. Comparisons with fellow Canadian energy firms highlight that SU, alongside others like Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), is adapting effectively to the evolving energy landscape, despite broader regulatory and market challenges.
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.