Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE)
TSX:BTE
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
<0.01Last Year’s EPS
0.09Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive strategic and financial story: Baytex completed a transformational Eagle Ford divestiture, emerged with a net cash balance and strong liquidity, produced robust adjusted funds flow and free cash flow, and demonstrated meaningful operational momentum (notably a 46% Q4 Duvernay increase and 6% organic Canadian growth in 2025). The company has clear optionality to accelerate growth, active buybacks and a commitment to shareholder returns. Key negatives are the GAAP net loss of $604 million driven by disposition-related charges and a $148 million Viking impairment, Q4 nonrecurring costs, and ongoing commodity-price sensitivity (hedges rolling off mid-year). On balance, the operational progress, cash generation, and balance sheet improvement outweigh the one-time accounting charges and commodity uncertainty.Company Guidance
Strategic Repositioning & Leadership Transition
Closed the Eagle Ford sale in December and repositioned Baytex into a focused, high-return Canadian oil producer; formal CEO succession announced with Chad Lundberg to succeed Eric Greager to ensure continuity of strategy.
Strong Cash Generation (2025)
Generated $1.5 billion of adjusted funds flow for the full year and $270 million of free cash flow; Q4 adjusted funds flow was $262 million and Q4 free cash flow $76 million (which included $35 million of nonrecurring disposition expenses).
Balance Sheet Strength & Shareholder Returns
Exited 2025 with net cash/no net debt and approximately $857 million in cash (less bonds); $750 million credit facility fully undrawn. Since late December repurchased ~30 million shares (~4% of the company) for >$141 million via NCIB; continue to target buybacks and maintain an annual dividend of $0.09 per share.
Production & Organic Growth
Canadian portfolio delivered 65,500 BOE/day in 2025 and achieved ~6% organic production growth year-over-year (excluding dispositions). 2026 guidance of 67,000–69,000 BOE/day (3%–5% growth) remains unchanged; high end represents ~5% organic growth year-over-year.
Duvernay Commercialization & Efficiency Gains
Assembled 91,500 net acres with ~210 identified drilling locations. Duvernay production grew to 10,600 BOE/day in Q4, a 46% increase versus Q4 2024. Transitioning to commercialization with plans to bring 12 Duvernay wells onstream in 2026 (a 50% increase vs 2025); reported reduced well costs and improved play characterization (company cited ~11% reduction in capital cost and ~11% improvement in characterization in 2024).
Heavy Oil Inventory & Development
Heavy oil portfolio comprises ~750,000 net acres and ~1,100 drilling locations ( ~12 years of drilling at current pace). Expect to bring 91 heavy oil wells onstream in 2026; active exploration (strat tests, step-outs, 3D seismic) and two Peavine waterflood pilots planned to test enhanced recovery potential.
Capital Program & Optionality
Invested $548 million in Canada in 2025. 2026 budgeted capital program $550–$625 million (sustaining $435M; growth $50M; infrastructure $50M; exploration $50M). Company emphasizes flexibility and optionality to expand growth if macro conditions support it.
TSE:BTE Earnings History
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TSE:BTE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 04, 2026 | C$5.41 | C$5.41 | 0.00% |
Oct 30, 2025 | C$3.14 | C$3.36 | +6.91% |
Jul 31, 2025 | C$2.89 | C$2.85 | -1.35% |
May 05, 2025 | C$2.07 | C$2.04 | -1.40% |
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FAQ
When does Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) report earnings?
Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is TSE:BTE EPS forecast?
TSE:BTE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is <0.01.