International Petroleum Corporation (TSE:IPCO)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
C$32.00
▼(-7.08% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is held back primarily by deteriorated cash-flow quality (negative TTM free cash flow) and weaker profitability versus prior years, alongside an elevated P/E. Offsetting factors include a still-manageable balance sheet and a more positive earnings-call outlook driven by improved operating cash flow guidance and the Blackrod Phase 1 catalyst, while technicals are broadly neutral.
Positive Factors
Blackrod Phase 1 progress
A large, near‑term sanctioned project with first oil expected Q3 2026 materially expands reserve base and production capacity. Its low breakeven and sizable NPV strengthen long‑term cash generation and growth optionality, reducing reliance on small, volatile projects.
Negative Factors
Negative free cash flow
Persistent negative free cash flow reflects heavy reinvestment and front‑loaded capital programs, constraining internally generated funding for debt reduction or returns. Until project cash flows materialize, IPCO must rely on debt, facilities or equity to bridge the gap.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Blackrod Phase 1 progress
A large, near‑term sanctioned project with first oil expected Q3 2026 materially expands reserve base and production capacity. Its low breakeven and sizable NPV strengthen long‑term cash generation and growth optionality, reducing reliance on small, volatile projects.
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International Petroleum Corporation (IPCO) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$3.53B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)109.84K
Price to Earnings (P/E)100.1
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth-12.72%
EPS Growth-67.54%
CountryCA
Employees297
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding112,826,750
10 Day Avg. Volume83,477
30 Day Avg. Volume109,844
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.02
Price to Book (P/B)2.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.63
P/FCF Ratio-13.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$40.68Price Target Upside18.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$1.32B
International Petroleum Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
International Petroleum Corporation, established in 2017, is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. This company is actively engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. It maintains a collection of energy ass...
How the Company Makes Money
IPCO primarily makes money by producing and selling hydrocarbons—crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids—from its portfolio of producing assets. Revenues are driven by (1) production volumes attributable to IPCO’s working interests and (2)...
International Petroleum Corporation Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a broadly positive outlook: operational performance was solid with production at the high end of guidance, disciplined OpEx (<USD 18/boe), strong Q1 operating cash flow (USD 68M), and an upgraded full‑year OCF outlook (USD 220–340M). The major strategic catalyst — Blackrod Phase 1 — is ahead of schedule with first oil expected in Q3 2026, limited cost overrun (<1%) and attractive economics (NPV ~USD 1.4B, ~USD 47 WTI breakeven). Management increased 2026 CapEx to capture higher commodity prices and paused material share buybacks to prioritize production‑adding projects. Near‑term negatives include a Q1 FCF shortfall (‑USD 17M), hedging losses and a hedging program that mutes upside until end‑June, higher net debt (USD 513M) and exposure to Canadian differential/gas price pressure. Overall, the positives (accelerated flagship project, improved cash flow outlook, strong liquidity measures and clear path to positive FCF in H2/2026–2027) outweigh the short‑term cash and hedge headwinds.Positive Updates
Production at high end of guidance
Q1 production of 43,000 boe/d (top end of quarterly forecast); full-year production guidance maintained at 44,000–47,000 boe/d (annual average).
Negative Updates
Negative free cash flow in Q1 and likely Q2
Q1 free cash flow (FCF) was negative USD 17 million; company expects Q2 may also be negative as CapEx is front‑loaded in 2026.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Production at high end of guidance
Q1 production of 43,000 boe/d (top end of quarterly forecast); full-year production guidance maintained at 44,000–47,000 boe/d (annual average).
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated full‑year production guidance of 44,000–47,000 boe/d (Q1 at 43,000 boe/d) and OpEx guidance of $18–$20/boe (Q1 below $18/boe), raised 2026 CapEx to $163M (from $122M) with Q1 CapEx $71M, and expects Blackrod Phase 1 first oil in Q3 2026 (Phase 1 growth capital ~US$850M, minor cost pressure to ~US$857M; cumulative spend to end‑Q1 US$842M), with Phase 1 targeting 30,000 bbl/d (regulatory approval up to 80,000 bpd), 311 MMbbl 2P and ~1.45 billion barrels recoverable resource; financial guidance was updated to operating cash flow US$220–$340M and full‑year free cash flow US$0–$120M (both assuming $70–$90 Brent for the remainder of 2026), noting Q1 OCF $68M, EBITDA $64M, net profit $13M, Q1 free cash flow −$17M, and net debt $513M; liquidity was bolstered by expanding the Canadian RCF to US$250M (maturity 2028), while hedging (~40% of WTI/Brent) rolls off end‑June leaving the company fully exposed from July, gas hedges cover 50,000 GJ/day at CAD ~2.7/GJ (CAD ~2.8/Mcf), Q1 realized Dated Brent averaged >$81/bbl (Brent‑WTI ≈ $9/bbl; WTI‑WCS ≈ $14/bbl) and the company used assumed differentials of $5 (Brent‑WTI) and $14 (WTI‑WCS) in its full‑year outlook.International Petroleum Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 718.74M | 772.09M | 913.18M | 853.91M | 1.13B | 741.03M |
| Gross Profit | 114.74M | 128.12M | 210.17M | 362.60M | 652.31M | 243.91M |
| EBITDA | 233.93M | 218.06M | 310.01M | 365.28M | 620.26M | 311.45M |
| Net Income | 25.21M | 28.94M | 102.20M | 172.95M | 337.68M | 146.03M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.02B | 1.98B | 1.95B | 2.06B | 1.68B | 1.27B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 11.83M | 7.04M | 246.59M | 517.07M | 483.24M | 18.81M |
| Total Debt | 522.41M | 486.86M | 448.28M | 446.97M | 308.84M | 112.69M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.13B | 1.05B | 1.01B | 982.73M | 714.29M | 426.13M |
| Stockholders Equity | 891.25M | 927.03M | 939.32M | 1.08B | 965.14M | 847.39M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -129.41M | -152.21M | -168.99M | 32.91M | 444.00M | 236.95M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 184.48M | 194.00M | 266.09M | 346.15M | 601.82M | 281.18M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -311.85M | -346.21M | -434.86M | -352.47M | -157.81M | -44.23M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 13.20M | -74.49M | -107.10M | 37.56M | 11.11M | -224.58M |
International Petroleum Corporation Technical Analysis
Negative
34.44
Price Trends
35.71
Negative
34.74
Negative
29.78
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.33
Positive
33.52
Neutral
15.32
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:IPCO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 34.44 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 33.97, below the 50-day MA of 35.71, and above the 200-day MA of 29.78, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.33 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.52 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.32 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:IPCO.
International Petroleum Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | C$2.87B | 20.83 | 18.54% | 4.58% | -3.35% | -30.86% | |
73 Outperform | C$4.93B | 23.03 | 12.23% | ― | -4.92% | -52.64% | |
73 Outperform | C$2.67B | 29.91 | 8.81% | 7.05% | -7.99% | -44.67% | |
66 Neutral | C$4.21B | -5.90 | -23.11% | 2.07% | -8.89% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
54 Neutral | C$3.53B | 100.10 | 2.73% | ― | -12.72% | -67.54% |
* Energy Sector Average
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International Petroleum Corporation Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
International Petroleum Corp. Sets May 6, 2026 AGM and Outlines Shareholder Voting Process
Neutral
Mar 30, 2026
International Petroleum Corp. has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for May 6, 2026, in Calgary, where shareholders will review the 2025 audited financial statements, set the board size at eight directors, elect the proposed slate, and appoint ...
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