Whitehaven Coal Limited (AU:WHC)
ASX:WHC
WHC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$9.23
-AU$0.06(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$9.23
-AU$0.06(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.26 - AU$9.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.85M
Average Volume (3M)4.24M
Market Cap
AU$7.56B
Enterprise ValueAU$8.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$2.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.2
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding826,094,540
10 Day Avg. Volume5,219,250
30 Day Avg. Volume4,239,115
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio5.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$8.84Price Target Upside-4.19% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Margins And ProfitabilitySustained high EBITDA and EBIT margins indicate efficient mining operations and cost control, supporting durable cash generation across cycles. Strong margins provide a buffer versus price volatility, funding sustaining capex, debt service and shareholder returns without immediate reliance on higher commodity prices.
Large, Diversified Production PlatformScale and geographic diversification (Queensland and NSW) yield stable volume delivery and product mix benefits (metallurgical ~54%). Higher volumes absorb fixed costs and support long‑term contracts and customer relationships in Asia, reducing revenue volatility and strengthening bargaining power with logistics partners.
Strong Liquidity And Planned RefinancingAmple liquidity and low gearing provide financial flexibility to withstand commodity cycles and execute capex or shareholder returns. The planned refinancing of the high‑cost acquisition facility can materially lower interest expense, improving recurring cash flow and strengthening long‑term balance sheet resilience.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow PressureA marked decline in free cash flow constrains the firm's ability to fund discretionary investments, accelerate debt reduction or sustain buybacks if prices weaken. Over the medium term this increases reliance on cost savings, refinancing success and steadier commodity realizations to restore cash generation capacity.
Elevated Depreciation And Finance CostsHigh non‑cash depreciation after acquisition and elevated interest from the acquisition facility materially depress NPAT and limit distributable cash. These structural cost burdens will persist until assets are fully integrated and refinancing materially reduces interest expense, delaying margin recovery under lower price scenarios.
Higher Queensland Unit Costs And Logistics IssuesA structural upward reset in Queensland unit costs plus underperforming autonomous haulage and port queuing raise long‑run cash costs, reducing margin headroom. These operational and logistics frictions may persist absent productivity fixes, limiting upside from price improvements and increasing sensitivity to lower realized prices.
Whitehaven Coal Limited News
WHC FAQ
What was Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitehaven Coal Limited lowest share price was AU$4.26 and its highest was AU$9.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap is AU$7.56B.
When is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 149 days.
How were Whitehaven Coal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Whitehaven Coal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.086 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.057 by AU$0.029.
Is Whitehaven Coal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Whitehaven Coal Limited pay dividends?
Whitehaven Coal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Whitehaven Coal Limited dividends here
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does Whitehaven Coal Limited have?
Whitehaven Coal Limited has 826,094,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitehaven Coal Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.086 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.057. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.859%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitehaven Coal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WHC
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
Whitehaven Coal Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$8.84 (-4.19% Downside)
AU$8.84 (-4.19% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WHC Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Whitehaven Coal Limited develops and operates coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. It operates through three segments: Open Cut Operations, Underground Operations, and Coal Trading and Blending. The company produces metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates four mines, including three open cut and one underground located in the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales. The company sells coal in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Europe. Whitehaven Coal Limited was founded in 1999 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
WHC Company Deck
WHC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously positive outlook. Management highlighted a solid operational platform (20Mt ROM, AUD 2.5bn revenue, AUD 446m underlying EBITDA), strong balance sheet metrics (net debt AUD 710m, AUD 1.5bn liquidity) and active capital returns (dividend and buyback) while outlining a clear program to deliver AUD 60–80m of further cost savings and to refinance high-cost acquisition debt. However, the company faces meaningful near-term headwinds: a ~AUD 35/t price reduction that materially depressed EBITDA year-on-year, an underlying net loss of AUD 19m, elevated depreciation and finance costs from the recent acquisition, and Queensland cost pressures (reset to AUD 140–145/t) driven by inflation, demurrage and some productivity shortfalls (AHS). Management frames many issues as temporary or manageable and expects improved pricing and refinancing benefits in H2. Overall the positives (operational resilience, cash generation, balance sheet strength, active cost-out program and capital returns) slightly outweigh the headwinds, but risks remain until prices firm further and refinancing/cost programs are delivered.View all AU:WHC earnings summariesWHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$8.84
▼(-4.19% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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