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This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts have mixed opinions on Precision Drilling. While some believe that the company is consolidating and attempting to break out, others see it as a lower-risk version of Ensign with a healthier balance sheet. The drilling business has come under pressure due to a selloff in oil and a drop in rig count, leading to concerns about the company's performance. However, there is optimism about the natural gas outlook and potential upside, with some analysts predicting significant upside for the stock.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Undervalued
PAST TOP PICK
Precision Drilling
(A Top Pick Nov 22/23, Up 20%)

Remember to buy a sector when it looks terrible, not when it's up 80-90%  ;)

Still likes it but not as much, as drilling is weaker than thought. Selloff in oil, drop in rig count. More efficient drilling ultimately means less work. Continues to de-lever. Everyone's excited about natural gas. Massive exposure to nat gas in Canada, which has better dynamics than US. About a 3.7% weight for him.

oil / gas field services
BUY
Precision Drilling

Is a lower-risk version of Ensign given its healthier balance sheet as reflected in his higher valuation

oil / gas field services
DON'T BUY
Precision Drilling

The drilling business like the oil price has come under pressure. Short-term, exploration/drilling could be slower, while pipelines will continue to thrive. There needs to be a real, systemic increase in the oil price, otherwise PD will be rangebound.

oil / gas field services
BUY
Precision Drilling

Still constructive, especially after Q2 reporting. US activity and nat gas remain weak. US investors are buying because Canada's oil & gas industry is very, very strong. LNG Canada is a huge catalyst. Sees $185 target, or 93% upside from here.

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RISKY
Precision Drilling

Consolidating, as are a lot of stocks in the sector. Attempting to break out, wrestling with the older highs of $120. Longer term, likes oil. Hard to say if this one will break out. If you're patient, you'll probably be rewarded. But also a chance could tumble back into the trading tunnel. It's a flip of the coin.

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TOP PICK
Precision Drilling

Modest multiple. Trades today at 22-23% free cashflow yield at modest activity levels; forward free cashflow yield of 26%. Offers strong optionality for better activity levels in 2025, predicated on higher nat gas price. No interest in services right now, so that's one of the best value propositions. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $127.38)
oil / gas field services
TOP PICK
Precision Drilling

For his bullish natural gas outlook. 23% free cashflow yield, slightly more bullish next year at 28%. Pledged to return 35% of that to shareholders. He targets 116% upside from here. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $127.27)
oil / gas field services
DON'T BUY
Precision Drilling

Large contract drilling company in Canada & USA. Very risky name that is volatile. Directly tied to outcome of energy business. Day rates (salary expenses) can swing wildly. Very inexpensive stock, but hard to determine outcome of business (profits etc.)

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TOP PICK
Precision Drilling

He prefers drilling to pumping because the former has far fewer competitors and pricing has been firm amid weak nat gas prices. The Canadian market is much stronger than the U.S. It boasts 31% free cash flow yield in 2025, and they will return 30-40% of that. Will hit their debt targets. he owns nearly 10% of the company. The outlook for LNG is positive. He sees 137% upside.

(Analysts’ price target is $124.11)
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TOP PICK
Precision Drilling

Ridiculously cheap. Investors don't realize how much debt they have paid down. Much upside ahead.  26% free cash flow yield then 30% this and next year. They will return 30-40% of that cash flow to investors, but will tell them it should be 50%. It trades at a discount to US peers. has 100% upside.

(Analysts’ price target is $123.39)
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TOP PICK
Precision Drilling

At an extremely attractive level. Focused on maximizing free cashflow and de-leveraging. Anticipates it meeting an inflection point of moving from using money to de-lever to using it to reward shareholders, by Q2 of next year.

A non-depleting business, low-maintenance assets. Backdrop of LNG Canada, replenishing inventory, good macro headwinds. His numbers show 34% free cashflow yield next year, 36% the year after. His target is $177. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $132.72)
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DON'T BUY
Precision Drilling

Energy is very cyclical. This will lose money when the economy is on the downturn. That happened a few years ago. Unless you are optimistic about oil prices, don't build a position.

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COMMENT
Precision Drilling

In drilling services like SLB and Haliburton - a cyclical business. Buy only when out of favour.

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HOLD
Precision Drilling
Short? Reticent to short. Past year has seen demand for drilling and day rates go up, and this should persist for a while. Good performer. Content to hold.
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BUY
Precision Drilling
Service company in energy in Canada. Big player in US and Canada. Looks very attractive as a play on energy pickup. In the drilling business for precious metals, and increasingly base metals like copper.
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Precision Drilling(PD-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 6

Stockchase rating for Precision Drilling 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.

Precision Drilling(PD-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precision Drilling stock symbol?

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

Is Precision Drilling a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 6 stock analysts published opinions about PD-T. 4 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 Precision Drilling.

Is Precision Drilling a good investment or a top pick?

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Why is Precision Drilling stock dropping?

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Is Precision Drilling worth watching?

6 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Precision Drilling In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Precision Drilling stock price?

On 2024-12-03, Precision Drilling (PD-T) stock closed at a price of $87.53.