Whitehaven Coal Updates Market on Ongoing On-Market Share Buy-Back

Whitehaven Coal Limited ( (AU:WHC) ) has provided an update.

Whitehaven Coal Limited, an Australian-listed coal producer trading under ticker WHC, operates in the thermal and metallurgical coal sector serving both domestic users and export customers. Its activities are closely tied to regional energy and steel demand, making capital management decisions significant for shareholders and broader market perception.

The company has provided an updated notification of its on-market share buy-back, confirming a daily buy-back report dated 26 February 2026. Whitehaven disclosed that a total of 384,338 ordinary fully paid shares had been repurchased prior to the previous day, with a further 107,164 shares bought back on the preceding trading day, underscoring an ongoing capital-return program aimed at managing its capital structure and potentially enhancing earnings per share.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WHC) stock is a Buy with a A$9.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Whitehaven Coal Limited stock, see the AU:WHC Stock Forecast page.

More about Whitehaven Coal Limited

Whitehaven Coal Limited is an Australian coal producer listed on the ASX under the code WHC. The company is primarily focused on the production and sale of thermal and metallurgical coal to domestic and export markets, positioning itself as a key supplier into Asian energy and steelmaking demand hubs.

Average Trading Volume: 4,460,441

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: A$6.51B

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