Athabasca Oil’s third-quarter EPS came in just below estimates, while production and adjusted funds flow rebounded from the previous quarter. The results come as shareholders consider a proposed C$12-per-share sale to Cenovus.
Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX: ATH; ATH.TO) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings after markets closed on October 28. EPS was C$0.16, 5.9% below the C$0.17 estimate. But operations improved from Q2: production rose 20% to 38,602 boe/d, and adjusted funds flow increased 31% to C$161 million. Investors are also weighing the proposed Cenovus acquisition, which would pay Athabasca shareholders in cash and Cenovus shares, subject to approvals.
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Athabasca Oil Corp
ATH.TO
ATH.TO
Athabasca Oil Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$5.75B
P/E
25.4x
52W high
$12.86
52W low
$6.22
1W change
+0.25%
Beta
0.47
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering ATH · as of Oct 22, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ATH stock price to rise 1.3% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$12.10
+1.3% Upside
Previously C$12.20 on Oct 21, 2026
Current Price
C$11.94
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 ATH's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
40.5%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
41.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$14.27
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$12.67 | C$11.02 – C$14.57 |
| 60 trading days | C$13.45 | C$11.04 – C$16.39 |
| 90 trading days | C$14.27 | C$11.20 – C$18.18 |
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.
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-28 | 0.1600 | 0.1700 | -5.9% |
| 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% |
Investor takeaway: Athabasca missed EPS estimates for the fourth quarter in a row, but production and cash flow recovered after planned Q2 turnarounds. The proposed Cenovus deal is also central to the near-term outlook. It offers stated consideration of C$12 per Athabasca share, with closing expected in December 2026 if the required approvals are secured. The operating improvement is encouraging, but transaction, commodity-price and execution risks remain.
C$161 million
Athabasca’s Q3 adjusted funds flow rose 31% from Q2 to C$161 million, or C$0.33 per share. Production also rebounded 20% after planned turnarounds. EPS was C$0.16, below the C$0.17 estimate.
Bull case
Production recovered to 38,602 boe/d, and adjusted funds flow rose to C$161 million. Athabasca ended the quarter with C$82 million in net cash and C$838 million in liquidity. At Leismer, the company commissioned two new steam generators in late October, and seven well pairs were being steamed as it works toward its year-end 2027 target of 40,000 bbl/d. The proposed Cenovus deal offers shareholders stated consideration of C$12 per share, with continued exposure to Cenovus through the share portion.
Bear case
Athabasca missed EPS estimates for the fourth comparable quarter in a row. The latest miss followed shortfalls of 23.5%, 16.7% and 28.6%. Growth also requires investment: Q3 spending was C$112 million, including costs for the Leismer expansion and Duvernay development. The Cenovus deal has not closed and still needs shareholder, court, regulatory and stock exchange approvals. Commodity prices and project execution remain risks.
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