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Horizon Oil Limited (AU:HZN)
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Horizon Oil Limited (HZN) Price & Analysis

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HZN Stock Chart & Stats

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Low Cash Operating Costs & Scale From Thailand AssetsThe Thailand acquisition immediately added scale and very low unit cash costs (~$7/boe) while contributing ~28% of group production. Persistent low opex per barrel supports margin resilience across cycles, bolstering durable cash generation and funding for sustainment and development capex.
Conservative Balance Sheet And LiquidityReported liquidity (US$35.6m) and modest net debt (US$9.8m) together with moderate leverage (debt/equity ~0.39) provide financial flexibility. This balance supports dividends, decommissioning obligations and staged capex without forcing aggressive external financing in typical 2–3 year planning horizons.
Material Near-term Production Upside From ProjectsKey sanctioned and permitted projects—most notably the Nam Phong Booster Compressor (≥40% uplift) and Maari's 10-year permit—represent structural production growth catalysts. If delivered as planned, these will sustainably raise volumes and improve multi-year cash flows and operating leverage.
Bears Say
Sharp Decline In Free Cash Flow And RevenueA near 50% drop in free cash flow alongside a ~37% revenue decline materially reduces internally generated funds. This weakens the company's ability to self-fund development, makes dividends and capex more dependent on external financing, and raises vulnerability to prolonged commodity price weakness.
Acquisition-funded Leverage And JV Loan ExposureDebt-funded transaction and a high‑cost JV loan (SOFR+9%) increase financing costs and refinancing risk over the medium term. Elevated near-term cash outflows and repayment schedules constrain free cash available for growth and raise sensitivity to any underperformance of acquired assets.
Execution Risk: Key Projects Still Not Fully RealisedSeveral value-driving projects are still in execution or evaluation. Delays, scope changes or underperformance would postpone expected production and cash-flow gains, undermining mid-term growth plans and keeping the company exposed to execution risk over the next 2–3 years.

Horizon Oil Limited News

HZN FAQ

What was Horizon Oil Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Horizon Oil Limited lowest share price was AU$0.17 and its highest was AU$0.29 in the past 12 months.
    What is Horizon Oil Limited’s market cap?
    Horizon Oil Limited’s market cap is AU$366.21M.
      When is Horizon Oil Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Horizon Oil Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 77 days.
        How were Horizon Oil Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Horizon Oil Limited released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.001 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.001.
          Is Horizon Oil Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Horizon Oil Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Horizon Oil Limited pay dividends?
            Horizon Oil Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.015 which represents an annual dividend yield of 14.63%. See more information on Horizon Oil Limited dividends here
              What is Horizon Oil Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Horizon Oil Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Horizon Oil Limited have?
              Horizon Oil Limited has 1,627,588,500 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Horizon Oil Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Horizon Oil Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.001 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.852%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Horizon Oil Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:HZN
                  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

                    Horizon Oil Limited Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    Horizon Oil Limited

                    Horizon Oil Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties in China and New Zealand. It holds interest in the Block 22/12 oil field in Beibu Gulf, China; and the PMP 38160 Maari/Manaia oil fields in New Zealand, as well as engages in the exploration and evaluation of hydrocarbons. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

                    Horizon Oil Limited (HZN) Earnings & Revenues

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                    HZN Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial performance driven by the Thailand acquisition, strong volume growth (+26% production, +25% sales), resilient cash flow (+37% operating cash flow) and strategic milestones (Maari permit extension, Nam Phong Booster FID). Headwinds included a 15% decline in realized oil price that pressured reported profits, acquisition-related leverage and some projects still in execution or review. On balance the company demonstrated integration success, cost discipline, and clear upcoming production upside (Nam Phong compressor, infill wells), with manageable near-term financial impacts from acquisition funding.View all AU:HZN earnings summaries
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