Advantage Energy reported third-quarter EPS of C$0.33, beating the estimate of a C$0.11 loss. Proceeds from a major asset sale also helped cut net debt by 58% from the previous quarter.
Advantage Energy Ltd. (TSX: AAV), also known as AAV.TO, reported higher production and lower operating costs in the third quarter of 2026. Its earnings included a C$90.1 million gain from selling its Wembley assets, so the headline profit doesn’t reflect operating results alone.
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Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.
AAV.TO
AAV.TO
Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$1.92B
P/E
14.5x
52W high
$13.20
52W low
$9.19
1W change
+7.48%
Beta
0.60
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering AAV · as of Oct 29, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast AAV stock price to rise 17.9% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$13.54
+17.9% Upside
Previously C$13.50 on Oct 22, 2026
Current Price
C$11.49
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on AAV's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
24.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
25.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+32.3%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$12.89
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$11.94 | C$10.99 – C$12.97 |
| 60 trading days | C$12.41 | C$11.04 – C$13.95 |
| 90 trading days | C$12.89 | C$11.17 – C$14.88 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Analyst coverage: 1 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 2 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | 2027-03-04 | — | 0.2000 | — |
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-29 | 0.3300 | -0.1100 | +400.0% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-08-05 | 0.2511 | 0.2100 | +19.6% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-29 | 0.1700 | 0.2700 | -37.0% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-05 | 0.0600 | 0.2900 | -79.3% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-28 | -0.0003 | 0.1500 | -100.2% |
Investor takeaway: Advantage ended the quarter with net debt of C$233.0 million, down C$327.2 million, or 58%, from the second quarter. The Wembley sale and its gain are important context for the earnings figure. Adjusted funds flow was C$96.8 million, and free cash flow was C$35.9 million. Investors can watch production, costs, capital allocation and results from new Progress wells to see whether the company can sustain cash generation.
C$327.2 million
Advantage’s net debt fell by C$327.2 million, or 58%, from the second quarter to C$233.0 million. The Wembley sale was the main reason for the decline. The company also reported C$96.8 million in adjusted funds flow and C$35.9 million in free cash flow.
Bull case
Advantage’s focused asset base and greater use of its own infrastructure helped lower operating costs per boe. Operating expense per boe fell 16% from the second quarter, transportation expense per boe dropped 10%, and general and administrative plus interest expense per boe declined 41%.
Production rose 23% quarter over quarter to 86,964 boe/d. The company says it is using free cash flow to repurchase shares. With less debt, it has more room to follow through on that plan.
Bear case
The EPS surprise doesn’t show recurring performance on its own. Earnings included a C$90.1 million gain from the Wembley sale, and revenue was lower year over year, according to the company-news report.
Production growth followed the commissioning of the Progress Gas Plant and a planned Glacier turnaround. The Wembley sale also reduced liquids output. Commodity prices, new-well results and whether cost savings last remain key uncertainties.
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