PrairieSky Royalty beat the quarter’s earnings estimate as higher royalty production and oil prices lifted funds from operations.
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (TSX: PSK.TO) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of C$0.36 per share, just above the C$0.35 estimate. Funds from operations rose 42% from a year earlier to C$127.9 million, helped by growth in liquids royalty production and an average US-denominated WTI price of US$85.79 per barrel. Because PrairieSky collects royalties, its results depend heavily on commodity prices and drilling by third-party operators.
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PrairieSky Royalty Ltd
PSK.TO
PSK.TO
PrairieSky Royalty Ltd
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$8.53B
P/E
30.6x
Div. yield
2.86%
Div. / share
$1.05
52W high
$38.08
52W low
$23.93
1W change
+1.35%
Beta
0.90
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering PSK · as of Oct 28, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast PSK stock price to rise 2.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
NeutralBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$37.60
+2.1% Upside
Previously C$37.29 on Oct 26, 2026
Current Price
C$36.81
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 PSK's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
25.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
22.1%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+26.4%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$40.46
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$37.99 | C$34.82 – C$41.44 |
| 60 trading days | C$39.20 | C$34.66 – C$44.33 |
| 90 trading days | C$40.46 | C$34.80 – C$47.03 |
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.
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Analyst coverage: 1 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
Beat estimates in 3 of the last 4 comparable quarter(s).
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-26 | 0.3600 | 0.3500 | +2.9% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-13 | 0.4100 | 0.4200 | -2.4% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-20 | 0.2400 | 0.2200 | +9.1% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-09 | 0.2600 | 0.1700 | +52.9% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-20 | 0.2000 | 0.2200 | -9.1% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-14 | 0.2400 | 0.2600 | -7.7% |
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Investor takeaway: The small earnings beat came alongside stronger activity. Royalty production averaged 26,936 BOE per day, up 1,249 BOE per day from a year earlier, and operators spud 230 wells on PrairieSky properties. The company also cut net debt by 56% year to date, to C$123 million, and declared a C$0.265-per-share dividend. Still, future production and cash flow depend on prices and operator activity.
C$127.9 million in Q3 funds from operations
Funds from operations rose 42% year over year to C$0.55 per share. PrairieSky declared a C$0.265-per-share dividend, equal to 48% of quarterly funds from operations.
Bull case
Growth in oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production, along with strong leasing and drilling activity, could support further royalty growth. Operators spud 25 Mannville Stack wells during the quarter, and PrairieSky expects Clearwater production growth to continue into 2027. Its royalty model also lets the company benefit from operator activity without paying for the drilling.
Bear case
PrairieSky’s royalty cash flow depends on oil and gas prices and on third-party operators continuing to drill and bring wells online. WTI averaged US$85.79 per barrel in the quarter, so lower prices could reduce revenue even if production stays steady. The shares also trade at a reported P/E ratio of 30.6, leaving the valuation reliant on continued growth and cash generation.
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