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$1.40 - AU$2.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.49M
Average Volume (3M)4.27M
Market Cap
AU$1.49B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$206.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$339.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.0
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding710,915,000
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 Upside2.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$677.41M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Per‑BOE Margins & Low Unit CostsSustained high per‑BOE margins (>65%) and $13.20/BOE unit costs create durable cash generation and operational resilience. These economics reduce sensitivity to oil price swings, support funding of capex and shareholder returns, and underpin long‑term project viability even if volumes fluctuate.
Strategic Bauna FPSO OwnershipOwning the Bauna FPSO boosts control over uptime, safety and costs, raising operational reliability (95% efficiency) and extending field life to 2039. This reduces third‑party risk, improves unit economics, and provides a stable production base to support long‑term reserves conversion and project planning.
Solid Liquidity And Moderate LeverageA cash buffer (~$206m), modest net debt (~$144m) and substantial total liquidity (~$546m), combined with a debt/equity ~0.52, provide financial flexibility to fund near‑term campaigns and capex without urgent external equity. This reduces refinancing risk and supports execution of medium‑term plans.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue Decline & Weakening FCFA steep revenue drop (~36%) and a near‑50% fall in free cash flow materially reduce internal funding for growth and returns. Even with healthy per‑BOE margins, weaker topline and FCF constrain discretionary spending, heighten reliance on liquidity, and increase vulnerability to further price or volume shocks.
Concentrated, Capital‑intensive H1 2026 With Execution RiskAn intense H1 program concentrating major campaigns (FPSO works, turnaround, multiple well interventions) raises simultaneous‑operations and logistics risk. Delays or cost overruns could push out production recovery, elevate cash burn during a capital‑heavy period, and impair the projected H2 cash rebound.
Who Dat Riser Leak And Near‑term Production RiskA riser leak impacting ~30% of Who Dat throughput requires phased rerouting and later repairs, reducing near‑term volumes. Reliance on non‑operated assets for meaningful production adds uncertainty, potentially depressing cash flows and making guidance sensitive to remediation timing and coordination with partners.
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$1.40 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$1.49B.
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 108 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$0.108 by AU$0.006.
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 710,915,000 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$0.108. 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$2.19 (2.51% Upside)
AU$2.19 (2.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 96%
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
▲(2.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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