Athabasca Oil Corp's recent earnings report reveals a significant miss on expectations, raising concerns about its growth trajectory.
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Athabasca Oil Corp
ATH.TO
ATH.TO
Athabasca Oil Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$5.11B
P/E
22.6x
52W high
$12.86
52W low
$5.98
1W change
-1.18%
Beta
0.35
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering ATH
Wall Street analysts forecast ATH stock price to rise 15.5% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$12.59
+15.5% Upside
Current Price
C$10.90
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ATH's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
40.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
40.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-21.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$10.08
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1ฯ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$10.62 | C$9.24 โ C$12.21 |
| 60 trading days | C$10.35 | C$8.50 โ C$12.60 |
| 90 trading days | C$10.08 | C$7.92 โ C$12.83 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ยฑ1ฯ, 95% band = ยฑ2ฯ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Analyst coverage: 1 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-28 | โ | 0.2300 | โ |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-29 | 0.1300 | 0.1700 | -23.5% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-05 | 0.1000 | 0.1200 | -16.7% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-04 | 0.1000 | 0.1400 | -28.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-29 | 0.1400 | 0.1400 | +0.0% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-24 | 0.1100 | 0.1400 | -21.4% |
On July 29, 2026, Athabasca Oil Corporation (TSX: ATH) released its second-quarter earnings, reporting an EPS of $0.13, which is 23.5% below the $0.17 estimate. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter where the company has failed to meet analyst expectations, a trend that could impact investor sentiment moving forward.
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Investor takeaway: While Athabasca Oil continues to advance its growth projects, the latest earnings miss highlights potential challenges in execution and market conditions. Investors should monitor the company's strategic initiatives closely as it navigates through operational hurdles.
EPS Miss of 23.5% Signals Ongoing Challenges
With an EPS of $0.13 against an estimate of $0.17, Athabasca's performance reflects a troubling trend, having missed earnings estimates in all four of the last reported quarters.
Bull case
Athabasca's ongoing Leismer expansion and Corner development projects are expected to significantly boost production in the coming years. The company has a solid balance sheet with a net cash position of $62 million, giving it the financial flexibility to support its growth initiatives.
Bear case
The consistent earnings misses and operational challenges, including planned turnarounds and lower sales volumes, raise concerns about the company's ability to effectively execute its growth strategy. Investors may question the sustainability of cash flow and overall profitability.
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