Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS)
NYSE:WDS
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WDS Stock Chart & Stats
$14.51
-$0.37(-2.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.51
-$0.37(-2.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.58 - $25.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume245.74K
Average Volume (3M)944.94K
Market Cap
$43.36B
Enterprise Value$57.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.94B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.43
Shares Outstanding1,901,100,100
10 Day Avg. Volume754,417
30 Day Avg. Volume944,941
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.45
Price to Book (P/B)0.82
Price to Sales (P/S)2.28
P/FCF Ratio-37.79
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.32
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.06
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted LNG VolumesHigh contracted LNG coverage (≈75% of 2026–28 volumes) provides durable revenue and cashflow visibility through the near term. This reduces short‑term price exposure, supports project financing and underwriting of long‑lead capex, and underpins dividend and offtake planning across execution cycles.
Balance Sheet Strength & LiquidityGearing inside the 10–20% target range and ~$9.3bn liquidity provide financial flexibility to fund sanctioned growth while maintaining investment‑grade metrics. This capitalization supports partner de‑risking, funds near‑term capex, and cushions dividend policy through downcycles or project timing slippage.
Project Execution & ProductionHigh execution momentum — Scarborough near completion and record annual production — demonstrates operational capability and delivery discipline. Reliable execution translates into sustained production volumes, steady cash generation potential and lower execution risk for future phases and sanctioned projects.
Bears Say
Multi‑year Revenue DeclineConsecutive top‑line declines over 2023–2025 signal a weaker revenue base versus the prior cycle. Structurally lower revenue constrains margin expansion, reduces reinvestment capacity and makes returns more dependent on volatile commodity prices and new project ramp‑ups to restore prior earnings levels.
Volatile Cash GenerationA swing to negative free cash flow in 2025 despite strong operating cash generation highlights capex and timing pressures. Persistent FCF volatility raises risk to discretionary returns, increases reliance on partner funding or debt for growth, and complicates long‑term dividend planning.
Tax & Regulatory UncertaintyAnticipated PRRT step‑up and recent legislative changes create modelling uncertainty for NPAT and distributable cash as new projects ramp. Structural tax exposure can materially change post‑tax project economics, complicate capital allocation and may reduce sustainable shareholder returns if higher than modelled.
Woodside Energy Group News
WDS FAQ
What was Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd lowest stock price was $13.58 and its highest was $25.19 in the past 12 months.
What is Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s market cap?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s market cap is $43.36B.
When is Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $0.738 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.697 by $0.041.
Is Woodside Energy Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Woodside Energy Group Ltd pay dividends?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.85%. See more information on Woodside Energy Group Ltd dividends here
What is Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.83.
How many shares outstanding does Woodside Energy Group Ltd have?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd has 1,901,100,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported an EPS of $0.738 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.697. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.029%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Woodside Energy Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WDS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Woodside Energy Group Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WDS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 20.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $535.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
75.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Woodside Energy Group Ltd
Woodside Energy Group Ltd engages in the exploration, evaluation, development, production, marketing, and sale of hydrocarbons in Oceania, Asia, Canada, Africa, and internationally. The company produces liquefied natural gas, pipeline natural gas, condensate, liquefied petroleum gas, and crude oil. It holds interests in the Greater Browse, Greater Sunrise, Greater Pluto, Greater Exmouth, North West Shelf, Wheatstone, Julimar-Brunello, Canada, Senegal, Greater Scarborough, and Myanmar projects. The company was formerly known as Woodside Petroleum Ltd and changed its name to Woodside Energy Group Ltd in May 2022. Woodside Energy Group Ltd was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
WDS Company Deck
WDS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial performance in 2025 with multiple high‑impact project milestones (record production, Scarborough 94% complete, Louisiana LNG FID and partner sell‑downs), robust balance sheet metrics and achievement of sustainability targets. Near‑term challenges were acknowledged — a capital‑intensive transition year (Pluto turnaround, dry docks), tax (PRRT) and production timing uncertainty (Sangomar decline), decommissioning spend and some margin volatility in marketing. On balance, the company emphasised disciplined capital management, liquidity and partner‑led de‑risking which materially mitigate execution and funding risks.View all WDS earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
<0.01% Insiders
0.07% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
99.62% Public Companies and
Individual Investors