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This summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.

Whitecap Resources (WCP) has garnered a mix of enthusiasm and caution among experts. Many appreciate the company’s dependable dividend yield, which ranges from 6.9% to 8%, positioning it as an attractive option for income-oriented investors. Management is often praised for their effectiveness and ability to navigate the current market dynamics, showcasing a solid operational foundation with a balanced portfolio of light oil and natural gas assets. Despite some analysts raising concerns about the company’s M&A activities creating a potential overhang on its stock, others highlight its strong production capabilities and debt management as key positives. Overall, there is a sense of cautious optimism as experts note that WCP could benefit from a potential rise in oil prices, although some remain wary of the ongoing volatility in the energy sector.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY

Loves these energy names at this point in the cycle. Yield of 7-8%.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
DON'T BUY
WCP vs. TVE vs. VRN -- looking for best total return from capital appreciation plus dividends.

If you assume oil prices go up, and assume they all execute well, which is the buy right now? He likes the upfront dividend. VRN is cheapest on price and financial metrics. Production outlook posted a few days ago is quite positive.

Not sure if the easiest thesis is to buy energy right now with Trump trying to attack the price of oil. But within the group, VRN is a name that works pretty well.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
BUY

A big fan of management. A top energy company in Canada. Unlike peers, this doesn't need much higher oil prices to maintain its financial heft or dividend. Lots of downside protection. Oil and gas is in seasonal strength now. Pays a good 6.9% dividend.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
HOLD

Good management team has done a good job managing current assets. But assets are mainly light oil with a high decline rate, so they have to keep drilling to keep up. Prefers longer reserve life and lower decline rate. Excellent job with oil recovery. Dividend safe at current oil prices. Too risky for her clients, but if you're OK with that keep holding.

See her Top Picks.

(Analysts’ price target is $13.40)
Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
HOLD

Pretty balanced between oil and natural gas. Really well run, paid down debt. Good opportunities to do tuck-in acquisitions in Western Canada. Because of new pipeline that's come on, benefited from narrowing of WTI-WCS spread. Production grows ~5% a year. More torque than the bigger players. Very nice 7% yield.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
BUY

Good, diversified portfolio of light-oil properties, which are always in demand. Great positions in Alberta and elsewhere. Fairly good last quarter. Well managed, consistent. Good dividend, with a good chance that it can expand. Fairly inexpensive relative to some others.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
HOLD
Bought 9 years ago around $14.

Pretty healthy yield of 6.9%, which is why most investors own it. Good exposure to economic wells in the Duvernay. You need a catalyst for investors to see your company in a different light. Daring to dream that oil gets to $80 in a year and a bit, share price should be ~$15.25.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
TOP PICK

Believes energy is due for strength. Very good management team with high quality assets. Current share price presenting value for investors. Good at execution between drilling and M&A. Would recommend as a good long term investment. Dividend is also very safe for income oriented investors. CEO also has a lot of insider ownership. 

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
BUY

Owns shares in income fund. ~7% yield which is very sustainable. Strong management team. Dividend takes up portion of cash flow, but at $70 very strong. Not too affected by weak natural gas prices - majority is oil production. 

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
WEAK BUY

Likes it, but can't own everything. Ongoing M&A concern, as management really likes to do deals which requires debt, creating an overhang on the stock. Q2 was exceptional, higher production and lower capex. Good results in Duvernay with incredibly economic wells. 

13-15% free cashflow yield. Yield is 7%, very sustainable. 

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
BUY
TOU vs. WCP

Loves both, and recently put money into both.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
DON'T BUY

Concern that it's going to be active in M&A, which creates an overhang on the stock, so it's not appealing. Recently sold mid-stream assets, will use proceeds for share buybacks.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
BUY

Very good dividend that is safe. Production and earnings continue to beat expectation. Capex unchanged (good for business). Company valuation very fair (in line with peers). Strong management team with quality assets. Expecting further stock buybacks and maybe a dividend raise. 

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
COMMENT

This was another question on which company she prefers.. They are both doing well. Her company owns CNQ which has a very good, conservative management team and good assets. It buys assets at rock bottom prices and has a good mix. They can now pay back 100% of free cash flow to investors. WCP is light oil which has a higher decline rate but the management team is doing well making the wells last longer.

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
WAIT

Really well run. Really solid. If he were in the space, it's one of the better names to be in. For him right now, he sees commodity potential in uranium, fertilizer, and copper. Not oil. 

Oil and Gas (Integrated Oils)
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Whitecap Resources(WCP-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 10

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 7

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 19

Stockchase rating for Whitecap Resources is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Whitecap Resources(WCP-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitecap Resources stock symbol?

Whitecap Resources is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol WCP-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (WCP-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:WCP or WCP-T

Is Whitecap Resources a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 19 stock analysts published opinions about WCP-T. 10 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Whitecap Resources.

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What is Whitecap Resources stock price?

On 2025-02-14, Whitecap Resources (WCP-T) stock closed at a price of $9.72.