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Birchcliff Energy Sets 2026 Budget and Five-Year Plan to Lift Output and Cut Debt

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  • Birchcliff set a 2026 capital budget of $325–$375 million to modestly grow production while fully utilizing core infrastructure and paying a quarterly dividend.
  • Over 2026–2030, Birchcliff targets output of about 105,000 boe/d and sharply lower debt, funding growth internally and advancing its Elmworth and Goodfare Gas Plant plans.
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Birchcliff Energy Sets 2026 Budget and Five-Year Plan to Lift Output and Cut Debt

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The latest announcement is out from Birchcliff Energy ( (TSE:BIR) ).

Birchcliff Energy has released its 2026 budget and guidance along with an updated five-year outlook through 2030, while also declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The company plans 2026 F&D capital spending of $325 million to $375 million, targeting average production of 81,000 to 84,000 boe/d and potentially reaching about 87,500 boe/d in the fourth quarter, fully utilizing its existing Pouce Coupe and Gordondale infrastructure roughly a year ahead of its previous plan. Over 2026-2030, Birchcliff aims to fund growth from internally generated cash, increasing annual average production to about 105,000 boe/d by 2030 while reducing total debt to less than 0.1 times annual adjusted funds flow, and using free funds flow from its fully utilized core assets to advance Elmworth development, including the first phase of its planned 100 MMcf/d Goodfare Gas Plant.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BIR) stock is a Buy with a C$8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Birchcliff Energy stock, see the TSE:BIR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:BIR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:BIR is a Neutral.

Birchcliff Energy’s overall stock score is driven by its solid financial performance and positive technical indicators. The company’s strong cash flow and profitability support its financial health, while technical analysis suggests bullish momentum. However, the high P/E ratio indicates potential overvaluation, which tempers the overall score.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:BIR stock, click here.

More about Birchcliff Energy

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. is a Calgary-based oil and natural gas producer focused on the Montney/Deep Basin resource in Western Canada. The company operates key infrastructure in areas such as Pouce Coupe and Gordondale and is expanding development in its Elmworth area, positioning itself to benefit from growing North American natural gas demand and future LNG export capacity.

Average Trading Volume: 1,144,512

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$1.88B

For a thorough assessment of BIR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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