Karoon Energy Ltd (AU:KAR)
ASX:KAR
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KAR Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.14
-AU$0.02(-1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$2.14
-AU$0.02(-1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.37 - AU$2.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.49M
Average Volume (3M)4.27M
Market Cap
AU$1.59B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$206.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$339.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.0
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding711,100,100
10 Day Avg. Volume4,311,452
30 Day Avg. Volume4,272,279
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.42
P/FCF Ratio5.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$2.19Price Target Upside2.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$682.22M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Unit Costs & High Per-BOE MarginsSustained low unit costs and >65% pretax cash margins per BOE materially strengthen resilience to oil-price cycles. Structural cost competitiveness means more cash generation per barrel, supporting reinvestment, dividends or debt paydown even if prices soften, improving long-term project economics.
Reserves And Resource GrowthMeaningful reserve/resource upgrades and extended reserve life to 7.1 years provide sustained production runway and optionality. Larger contingent resources underpin future development upside, farm‑down value capture and multi-year cash flow visibility if the company converts these resources to sanctioned projects.
Healthy Liquidity & Moderate LeverageA strong liquidity buffer and moderate leverage give the company capacity to fund capital‑intensive campaigns and absorb execution timing risk. This balance sheet flexibility supports the FPSO revitalization, planned capex and potential Neon farm‑down without forcing immediate asset sales or dilutive capital raises.
Bears Say
Material Revenue DeclineA sharp top‑line decline undermines sustainable cash flow generation and compresses margins if fixed costs persist. Persistent or recurrent revenue weakness, driven by lower prices and volume disruption, can erode the margin cushion and force tougher capital allocation choices over the next several quarters.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionSubstantial deterioration in free cash flow conversion reduces internally available funding for development, dividends or buybacks. Even with strong operating cash flow relative to net income, low FCF conversion signals capex, transition or nonrecurring costs are absorbing cash, constraining funding optionality over the medium term.
Concentrated Near-term Execution RiskA concentrated, capital‑intensive first half with simultaneous campaigns and elevated offshore workforce increases risks of delays, cost overruns and production downtime. Coupled with the Who Dat riser issue, execution slips could defer expected second‑half cash flow recovery and pressure multi‑year delivery timelines.
Karoon Energy Ltd News
KAR FAQ
What was Karoon Energy Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Karoon Energy Ltd lowest share price was AU$1.37 and its highest was AU$2.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap is AU$1.59B.
When is Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 128 days.
How were Karoon Energy Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Karoon Energy Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.114 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.107 by AU$0.007.
Is Karoon Energy Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karoon Energy Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Karoon Energy Ltd pay dividends?
Karoon Energy Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.024 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.74%. See more information on Karoon Energy Ltd dividends here
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Karoon Energy Ltd have?
Karoon Energy Ltd has 711,100,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karoon Energy Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karoon Energy Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.114 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.107. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.049%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Karoon Energy Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KAR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Karoon Energy Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.19 (2.16% Upside)
AU$2.19 (2.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 95%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Karoon Energy Ltd
Karoon Energy Ltd operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in Australia and Brazil. The company holds 100% interest in the Santos Basin consisting of 5 off-shore blocks located in the State of Sáo Paulo, Brazil; 50% interest in the Carnarvon Basin located in the north Western Australia; and the Tumbes Basin covering an area of approximately 4,875 square kilometers located in northern Peru. The company was formerly known as Karoon Gas Australia Ltd and changed its name to Karoon Energy Ltd in December 2018. Karoon Energy Ltd was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
KAR Company Deck
KAR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveys a balanced picture: operational resilience and strategic progress (FPSO acquisition, reserves/resource growth, improved unit costs, strong per‑BOE margins and positive operating cash flow) are clear positives. However, material headwinds from lower oil prices reduced sales and NPAT, near‑term cash drawdown to fund the FPSO and returns, the Who Dat riser leak and a concentrated, capital‑intensive first half 2026 introduce execution and timing risk. Development projects (Neon, South Santos acreage) show promising resource upside but face timing, cost and farm‑down uncertainty. Overall, the company appears financially and operationally resilient but faces notable near‑term risks.View all AU:KAR earnings summariesKAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.19
▲(2.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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