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KAR Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.73
-AU$0.14(-7.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.73
-AU$0.14(-7.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.26 - AU$2.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.52M
Average Volume (3M)5.90M
Market Cap
AU$1.22B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$206.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$339.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.0
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2027EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding697,190,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,353,445
30 Day Avg. Volume5,901,558
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.45
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio-31.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.98Price Target Upside14.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$581.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Liquidity And Moderate LeverageThe combination of substantial liquidity, undrawn borrowing capacity and moderate gearing gives Karoon financial flexibility for production programs and sanctioned growth. It also provides a buffer against commodity cyclicality while management works to convert higher future production into lower leverage.
Improving Operating EfficiencyHigh FPSO efficiency and restored wells support more reliable production, while the operating transition is intended to reduce the cost base. If sustained, these improvements should strengthen margins and cash conversion, helping Karoon fund projects and reduce leverage.
Sanctioned Production GrowthWho Dat East adds a defined development pathway to Karoon’s portfolio, with meaningful expected production and a targeted first-oil date. The sanctioned project can broaden future output and extend the company’s production base beyond current assets.
Bears Say
Volatile And Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow shows that earnings are not currently translating fully into discretionary cash because investment requirements remain high. Continued cash consumption can constrain shareholder returns, increase reliance on liquidity, and reduce flexibility if project spending persists.
Who Dat E Production DisruptionThe Who Dat E remediation extends the operational impact beyond a single reporting period and delays some production upside. Replacement work may keep volumes and revenue below potential while also requiring management attention and additional execution across the asset base.
Growth-project Timing UncertaintyRe-optimization and deferred farm-down processes make the timing and funding of Neon and exploration opportunities less certain. This can delay portfolio growth, postpone partner support and complicate capital allocation while concepts are refined.
Karoon Energy Ltd News
KAR FAQ
What was Karoon Energy Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Karoon Energy Ltd lowest share price was AU$1.25 and its highest was AU$2.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap is AU$1.22B.
When is Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 04, 2027 which is in 133 days.
How were Karoon Energy Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Karoon Energy Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported AU$0.054 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.095 by -AU$0.041.
Is Karoon Energy Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karoon Energy Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Karoon Energy Ltd pay dividends?
Karoon Energy Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.012 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.45%. See more information on Karoon Energy Ltd dividends here
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Karoon Energy Ltd have?
Karoon Energy Ltd has 697,190,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karoon Energy Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karoon Energy Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.054 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.095. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.037%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Karoon Energy Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KAR
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
Karoon Energy Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.98 (14.38% Upside)
AU$1.98 (14.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$111.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.71%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Karoon Energy Ltd
Engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, Karoon Energy Ltd maintains operations across Australia, Brazil, and Peru. Its key interests comprise a full 100% stake in five offshore blocks situated in Brazil's Santos Basin, off the Sáo Paulo coastline. Additionally, the company holds a 50% share in the Carnarvon Basin located in North Western Australia, alongside a significant footprint in northern Peru's Tumbes Basin, covering approximately 4,875 square kilometers. The enterprise, established in 2003, was formerly known as Karoon Gas Australia Ltd before adopting its current name in December 2018. Southbank, Australia, serves as its corporate headquarters.
KAR Company Deck
KAR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reflects an investment-heavy half focused on executing a major FPSO operatorship transition and revitalization program that temporarily reduced production and cash, but materially de-risked operations and reset the cost base. Strong realized commodity pricing, high FPSO uptime (97%), sanctioning of the high-return Who Dat East project (Karoon WI 40%), substantial liquidity (USD 363.6M) and continued shareholder returns (dividend and buybacks) support a positive outlook. Near‑term headwinds include the Who Dat E riser remediation, a temporary Brazilian export tax, residual transition costs and timing uncertainty on Neon and exploration farm‑downs; however, management expects USD 30–40M p.a. run‑rate cost savings from operatorship and stronger free cash flow in H2 2026 as benefits of the first-half investments are realized.View all AU:KAR earnings summariesKAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.98
▲(14.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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