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WHC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$8.34
-AU$0.28(-3.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$8.34
-AU$0.28(-3.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$6.33 - AU$9.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.84M
Average Volume (3M)4.41M
Market Cap
AU$6.75B
Enterprise ValueAU$7.78K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$778.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$299.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1
Beta-0.02
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.47
Shares Outstanding821,720,200
10 Day Avg. Volume4,416,738
30 Day Avg. Volume4,410,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)1.12
P/FCF Ratio13.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$8.45Price Target Upside1.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low LeverageVery low leverage gives Whitehaven substantial financial flexibility through the coal cycle. A stronger equity base and limited debt burden can help the company withstand weaker coal prices, preserve funding capacity, and retain options for operational investment or shareholder returns.
Positive Free Cash FlowPositive free cash flow in the latest two years indicates the operating business is still generating funds after capital spending. This supports balance-sheet resilience and gives Whitehaven internally generated resources to maintain mines, fund development, and manage cyclical earnings volatility.
Established Coal PlatformWhitehaven has an established operating platform spanning open-cut and underground mining, with access to both domestic and international customers. This breadth provides a durable base for coal sales and allows the company to monetize production across multiple end markets and channels.
Bears Say
Cyclical ProfitabilityThe sharp decline from peak margins shows that Whitehaven’s earnings power is highly exposed to coal pricing cycles. Even with profitable operations, normalization can reduce returns, weaken reported earnings, and make medium-term cash generation less predictable.
Weak Recent Revenue TrendRecent top-line performance lacks consistent momentum, with a 2026 decline following the prior-year rebound. Slower revenue growth can limit operating leverage and reduce the company’s ability to offset cost pressure when coal prices, volumes, or realized sales conditions weaken.
Uneven Cash ConversionCash conversion has not been consistently strong despite positive reported earnings. Operating cash flow below net income means accounting profits do not always translate into equivalent liquidity, potentially reducing financial flexibility for capital spending, debt management, or distributions during weaker periods.
Whitehaven Coal Limited News
WHC FAQ
What was Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitehaven Coal Limited lowest share price was AU$6.33 and its highest was AU$9.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s market cap is AU$6.75B.
When is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 152 days.
How were Whitehaven Coal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Whitehaven Coal Limited released its earnings results on Aug 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.347 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.32 by AU$0.027.
Is Whitehaven Coal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Whitehaven Coal Limited pay dividends?
Whitehaven Coal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.23%. See more information on Whitehaven Coal Limited dividends here
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does Whitehaven Coal Limited have?
Whitehaven Coal Limited has 821,720,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitehaven Coal Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.347 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.32. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.712%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitehaven Coal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WHC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Whitehaven Coal Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$8.45 (1.32% Upside)
AU$8.45 (1.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WHC Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$142.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Whitehaven Coal Limited commenced operations in 1999, focusing on the development and management of coal mines. The company conducts its mining activities across New South Wales and Queensland, organizing its business into three main divisions: open-pit mining, underground mining, and coal trading and blending. Whitehaven specializes in producing both coking (metallurgical) and steaming (thermal) coal. Its current assets include four mines, all situated within the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales, specifically three surface operations and one subterranean mine. The company's coal products are exported to a wide range of international markets, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and various European countries.
WHC Company Deck
WHC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously positive outlook. Management highlighted a solid operational platform (20Mt ROM, AUD 2.5bn revenue, AUD 446m underlying EBITDA), strong balance sheet metrics (net debt AUD 710m, AUD 1.5bn liquidity) and active capital returns (dividend and buyback) while outlining a clear program to deliver AUD 60–80m of further cost savings and to refinance high-cost acquisition debt. However, the company faces meaningful near-term headwinds: a ~AUD 35/t price reduction that materially depressed EBITDA year-on-year, an underlying net loss of AUD 19m, elevated depreciation and finance costs from the recent acquisition, and Queensland cost pressures (reset to AUD 140–145/t) driven by inflation, demurrage and some productivity shortfalls (AHS). Management frames many issues as temporary or manageable and expects improved pricing and refinancing benefits in H2. Overall the positives (operational resilience, cash generation, balance sheet strength, active cost-out program and capital returns) slightly outweigh the headwinds, but risks remain until prices firm further and refinancing/cost programs are delivered.View all AU:WHC earnings summariesWHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$8.45
▲(1.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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