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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)6.60M
Market Cap
AU$1.25B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.45K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$206.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$339.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta0.20
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2027EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding698,172,550
10 Day Avg. Volume6,284,291
30 Day Avg. Volume6,599,800
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$1.88Price Target Upside8.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$590.44M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilityHealthy gross and net margins demonstrate that Karoon retains meaningful earnings power despite volatile oil prices. This profitability provides a durable base for funding operations, development spending and shareholder distributions across the commodity cycle.
Liquidity And Moderate LeverageSubstantial liquidity and moderate gearing give Karoon flexibility to complete development programs, absorb operational volatility and maintain capital returns. A stronger balance sheet also reduces reliance on external funding during weaker oil-market conditions.
Cost Savings And Growth InvestmentThe operatorship transition can structurally lower the cost base, while Who Dat East adds a sanctioned production-growth option. Together, these initiatives could improve unit economics and expand cash generation beyond the current producing asset base.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And ProductionRecent revenue and production pressure shows Karoon remains exposed to field performance, workover schedules and realized oil prices. Continued volume weakness would reduce operating leverage and make earnings less predictable even if margins remain healthy.
Negative And Volatile Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow limits the cash available for debt reduction, dividends and buybacks, while increasing dependence on asset performance and financing capacity. The pattern reflects the capital intensity and cyclicality inherent in Karoon's upstream portfolio.
Operational And Project Execution RiskRiser remediation can delay production recovery, while Neon redesign and deferred farm-down activity create uncertainty around project timing and funding. Execution delays could postpone growth, prolong transition costs and defer expected returns.
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$1.25B.
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 180 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$0.053 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.07 by -AU$0.017.
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 2.48%. See more information on Karoon Energy Ltd dividends here
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Karoon Energy Ltd have?
Karoon Energy Ltd has 698,172,550 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karoon Energy Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karoon Energy Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.053 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.07. 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.88 (8.67% Upside)
AU$1.88 (8.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$78.9K 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
9.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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$1.88
▲(8.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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