Baytex reported third-quarter earnings per share of C$0.22, 10% above the C$0.20 calendar estimate. Record Duvernay production helped generate C$139 million in free cash flow.
Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after markets closed on November 5. Production grew, Duvernay output reached a record, and the company outlined a larger development plan. For Canadian investors, the key question is whether Baytex can sustain cash generation as it increases spending and remains exposed to commodity prices.
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Baytex Energy Corp
BTE.TO
BTE.TO
Baytex Energy Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$4.14B
Div. yield
0.39%
Div. / share
$0.02
52W high
$7.87
52W low
$3.97
1W change
-13.30%
Beta
0.74
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering BTE · as of Oct 29, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast BTE stock price to rise 50.2% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$8.71
+50.2% Upside
Previously C$8.56 on Oct 23, 2026
Current Price
C$5.80
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 BTE's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
50.7%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
44.3%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-11.5%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$5.57
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$5.72 | C$4.80 – C$6.81 |
| 60 trading days | C$5.64 | C$4.41 – C$7.23 |
| 90 trading days | C$5.57 | C$4.11 – C$7.54 |
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 | 2027-03-03 | — | 0.1600 | — |
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-05 | 0.2200 | 0.2000 | +10.0% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-30 | 0.2300 | 0.0800 | +187.5% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-07 | -0.0900 | 0.0100 | -1000.0% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-04 | -1.1200 | -0.1300 | -761.5% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-30 | 0.0400 | 0.0700 | -42.9% |
Investor takeaway: Baytex delivered a modest earnings beat alongside stronger operating results. Production rose 5% year over year to 71,606 boe/d, free cash flow reached C$139 million, and the company ended September with C$522 million in net cash. But management raised its 2026 capital spending guidance and plans to accelerate growth. Execution and oil prices will remain key to the outlook. The earnings beat is encouraging, but Baytex’s recent earnings volatility and negative trailing-twelve-month EPS remain concerns.
C$139 million
Baytex generated C$139 million in free cash flow in the third quarter, or C$0.20 per basic share, after spending C$186 million on exploration and development. The company also bought back 24 million shares for C$149 million and paid its quarterly dividend.
Bull case
Record Duvernay production, lower drilling and completion costs, and a net-cash position give Baytex room to invest in growth and return capital to shareholders. Management is targeting annual production growth of 8% to 10% through 2029 and a WTI sustaining-capital breakeven of US$50 per barrel in 2027.
Bear case
The faster growth plan requires a significant increase in capital spending. Royalties and transportation costs are also expected to rise. Baytex has no WTI hedges, so its results remain exposed to oil-price swings. Negative trailing-twelve-month EPS and a negative profit margin also show how uneven earnings can be.
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