Tourmaline Oil Corp. recently reported disappointing earnings, which has raised concerns among investors about its performance in a tough market.
In its second-quarter earnings report for 2026, Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TOU.TO) announced earnings per share (EPS) of $0.58, missing the consensus estimate of $0.88 by 34.1%. This continues a trend of underwhelming earnings, as the company has not met analyst expectations for the past four quarters.
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Tourmaline Oil Corp.
TOU.TO
TOU.TO
Tourmaline Oil Corp.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$23.57B
P/E
65.9x
Div. yield
3.28%
Div. / share
$2.00
52W high
$69.45
52W low
$56.61
1W change
-1.24%
Beta
0.24
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering TOU · as of Oct 2, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast TOU stock price to rise 16.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$70.43
+16.1% Upside
Previously C$70.89 on Sep 29, 2026
Current Price
C$60.66
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 TOU's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
23.7%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
23.6%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+2.6%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$61.23
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$60.85 | C$56.07 – C$66.04 |
| 60 trading days | C$61.04 | C$54.37 – C$68.54 |
| 90 trading days | C$61.23 | C$53.14 – C$70.57 |
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: 2 analyst(s) cover this name; upcoming EPS consensus is available.
| Fiscal period | Report date | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-11-04 | — | 1.2200 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-28 | 0.5800 | 0.8800 | -34.1% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-05-06 | 0.7800 | 1.0200 | -23.5% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-03-04 | -1.4100 | 0.6900 | -304.3% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-05 | 0.2700 | 0.6600 | -59.1% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-30 | 0.4200 | 0.9500 | -55.8% |
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Investor takeaway: This earnings miss raises questions about Tourmaline's operational efficiency and market positioning, especially as it deals with low natural gas prices and production challenges. Investors should keep an eye on upcoming earnings revisions and management's strategies to improve free cash flow and returns for shareholders.
Bull case
In Q2 2026, Tourmaline generated $192 million in free cash flow and has made strides in improving well performance in key areas, suggesting a potential for recovery. By focusing on reducing operating costs and enhancing profit margins through long-term agreements for propane and butane exports, the company could bounce back if natural gas prices stabilize.
Bear case
The earnings miss, along with production levels slightly below guidance and deferred activities due to low natural gas prices, indicates that Tourmaline may continue to face challenges. The company's dependence on external market conditions and uncertain global supply-demand dynamics could limit its growth potential.
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