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WHC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.75
-AU$0.28(-3.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$7.75
-AU$0.28(-3.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$5.94 - AU$9.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.84M
Average Volume (3M)4.24M
Market Cap
AU$5.69B
Enterprise ValueAU$7.27K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$2.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.77
Shares Outstanding822,323,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,219,250
30 Day Avg. Volume4,239,115
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio5.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$8.51Price Target Upside9.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$6.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong MarginsRobust EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate structural operating efficiency and pricing power across assets. Persistent mid-20s to mid-30s margins provide a buffer versus cyclical coal price swings, supporting sustainable cash generation and reinvestment capacity over the next several quarters.
Scale & Diversified Sales MixLarge production base and balanced metallurgical/thermal mix give resilience to demand swings and provide diversified revenue streams. High volumes and clear FY26 guidance improve operational visibility and support consistent utilization of fixed-cost base over the medium term.
Healthy Balance Sheet & LiquidityModerate leverage and substantial liquidity create flexibility to refinance the acquisition facility, sustain capex, and continue shareholder returns. Manageable gearing reduces refinancing urgency and supports capital allocation through the next 2–6 months as commodities and rates evolve.
Bears Say
Price-driven Earnings HeadwindA material per-tonne price hit translated into a large EBITDA shortfall, showing the company remains exposed to seaborne coal pricing. Until prices recover or longer-term contracts shift mix, earnings and cashflow can remain volatile and constrained for multiple quarters.
Elevated Non-cash & Financing ChargesHigh D&A and interest from the acquisition facility materially depress reported NPAT and free cash conversion. Even with planned refinancing, elevated fixed charges reduce earnings sensitivity to operational improvements and limit near-term distributable cash.
Higher Queensland Cost Base & Logistics IssuesA structural upward reset of Queensland unit costs plus persistent logistics and AHS productivity shortfalls imply a higher long-run cost floor. That reduces margin resilience and raises the bar for price or productivity improvements to restore prior profitability levels.
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$5.94 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$5.69B.
When is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Whitehaven Coal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Whitehaven Coal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.086 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.057 by AU$0.029.
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$0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on Whitehaven Coal Limited dividends here
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Whitehaven Coal Limited have?
Whitehaven Coal Limited has 822,323,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitehaven Coal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitehaven Coal Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.086 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.057. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.859%.
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$8.51 (9.82% Upside)
AU$8.51 (9.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WHC Sentiment 93%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.23%
Trailing 12-Months
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$8.51
▲(9.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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