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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$1.26 - AU$2.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.49M
Average Volume (3M)4.27M
Market Cap
AU$980.54M
Enterprise ValueAU$849.25M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$206.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$339.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.0
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding710,532,900
10 Day Avg. Volume4,311,452
30 Day Avg. Volume4,272,279
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.45
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio-31.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.96Price Target Upside-8.34% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$585.61M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Unit Production Costs & High Per‑BOE MarginsSustained low unit costs and very high per‑BOE cash margins materially improve resilience across oil cycles. This structural cost advantage lowers breakeven, supports strong operating cash conversion at moderate prices, and underpins long‑term free cash potential as uptime and volumes recover.
Improved Balance Sheet And LiquidityModerate leverage and a meaningful equity base, coupled with stated cash and facility liquidity, give the company durable financial flexibility to fund development, absorb capex spikes and pursue farm‑downs without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting multi‑period project execution.
Strategic Control Via Bauna FPSO OwnershipOwning the Bauna FPSO materially strengthens operational control and uptime, reduces third‑party reliance and lowers operating cost per barrel. Higher efficiency and extended field life support longer production visibility, reserve conversion and lower long‑term unit costs versus lease dependence.
Bears Say
Negative And Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistently negative and volatile free cash flow signals reliance on financing, asset sales or drawdowns to fund capex and returns. That structural cash variability constrains sustained dividends/buybacks, raises funding risk during low prices and limits reinvestment optionality across cycles.
Concentrated, Capital‑intensive Near‑term Work ProgramA heavily concentrated H1 capex and simultaneous turnaround, FPSO revitalisation and well works materially raise execution, timing and cost‑overrun risk. Such concentrated operational complexity can reduce near‑term uptime and defer cash generation, affecting multi‑quarter funding and delivery schedules.
Development Timing And Farm‑down UncertaintyUncertain FID timing and planned farm‑down for Neon (and unproven South Santos acreage) mean material upside is conditional on third‑party funding and concept optimisation. This structurally limits near‑term reserve monetization and leaves future production/cash gains contingent on external transactions.
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$1.25 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$980.54M.
When is Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 49 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$0.111 by AU$0.003.
Is Karoon Energy Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karoon Energy Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Karoon Energy Ltd pay dividends?
Karoon Energy Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.031 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 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Karoon Energy Ltd have?
Karoon Energy Ltd has 710,532,900 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$0.111. 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Karoon Energy Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.96 (-8.34% Downside)
AU$1.96 (-8.34% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$4.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
12.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Karoon Energy Ltd
Engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, Karoon Energy Ltd maintains operations across Australia, Brazil, and Peru. Its key interests comprise a full 100% stake in five offshore blocks situated in Brazil's Santos Basin, off the Sáo Paulo coastline. Additionally, the company holds a 50% share in the Carnarvon Basin located in North Western Australia, alongside a significant footprint in northern Peru's Tumbes Basin, covering approximately 4,875 square kilometers. The enterprise, established in 2003, was formerly known as Karoon Gas Australia Ltd before adopting its current name in December 2018. Southbank, Australia, serves as its corporate headquarters.
KAR Company Deck
KAR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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$1.96
▼(-8.34% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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