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Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHITF)
OTHER OTC:WHITF
WHITF Stock Chart & Stats
$6.01
>-$0.01(-0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.01
>-$0.01(-0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.50 - $6.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.00K
Average Volume (3M)12.07K
Market Cap
$4.73B
Enterprise Value$7.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding826,094,540
10 Day Avg. Volume26,644
30 Day Avg. Volume12,066
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 Cap1.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.76
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.96Price Target Upside-0.83% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Stable Production PlatformSustained ~20Mt H1 production and a ~41Mt managed sales target indicate durable scale and operational depth across Queensland and NSW. High, predictable volumes spread fixed costs, support contractual fulfilment to Asian customers and underpin cash generation over the next 2–6 months.
Robust Operating MarginsStrong EBITDA/EBIT margins show efficient extraction and processing economics versus peers. Healthy margins provide a structural buffer to coal price volatility, support ongoing sustaining capex, dividend/buyback capacity and improve resilience of free cash flow generation over coming quarters.
Manageable Leverage And Ample LiquidityLow gearing and A$1.5bn liquidity give flexibility to refinance the high‑cost acquisition loan and absorb price cycles. A planned refinancing that materially reduces interest costs and existing liquidity support continued capital returns and investment without immediate balance sheet strain.
Bears Say
Material Price-driven Earnings HitA large sensitivity of earnings to realized coal prices means sustained or renewed price softness would materially compress EBITDA and free cash flow. Given coal market volatility, this structural revenue risk can suppress reinvestment capacity and returns until prices recover or cost savings are delivered.
Elevated Depreciation After AcquisitionSubstantially higher non‑cash D&A following the acquisition structurally reduces statutory NPAT at current price levels, limiting reported earnings leverage. Combined with acquisition financing costs, elevated non‑cash and finance charges will weigh on reported profitability until amortisation schedules roll down or prices improve.
Queensland Cost Reset And Logistics DragA structural upward reset in Queensland unit costs (labor, inflation, logistics) plus persistent port queuing and demurrage create a higher cost floor. These structural inefficiencies, including AHS underperformance, threaten margin sustainability and require sustained productivity or price recovery to restore prior profitability levels.
Whitehaven Coal Limited News
WHITF FAQ
What was Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitehaven Coal Limited lowest stock price was $2.50 and its highest was $6.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap is $4.73B.
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 175 days.
How were Whitehaven Coal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Whitehaven Coal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $0.061 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.02.
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 $0.039 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.31%. See more information on Whitehaven Coal Limited dividends here
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
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 $0.061 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.742%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitehaven Coal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WHITF
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.96 (-0.83% Downside)
$5.96 (-0.83% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WHITF Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $55.3K 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
11.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.84%
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.
WHITF Company Deck
WHITF 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 WHITF earnings summariesWHITF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.96
▼(-0.83% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
7.56% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
84.17% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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