Whitehaven Coal Limited (AU:WHC)
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WHC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$8.00
-AU$0.06(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$8.00
-AU$0.06(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$5.31 - AU$9.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.85M
Average Volume (3M)4.24M
Market Cap
AU$7.35B
Enterprise ValueAU$8.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$2.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.77
Shares Outstanding823,347,500
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$9.29Price Target Upside16.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Profitability MarginsSustained high EBITDA and EBIT margins indicate efficient mining operations and cost control across the value chain. Durable margin capacity supports cash generation, funds sustaining capex and returns, and provides a cushion against cyclical price swings over the next 2–6 months.
Large, Stable Production PlatformScale and predictable production (20Mt H1, 41Mt guidance) underpin revenue visibility and contract fulfilment. A sizable ROM base supports fixed-cost absorption, steady export volumes to Asian customers and resilience through operational interruptions or short price drawdowns.
Strong Balance Sheet And LiquidityAmple liquidity and modest gearing provide financial flexibility to refinance higher-cost acquisition debt, fund sustaining capex and maintain shareholder returns. This reduces refinancing risk and supports operational plans during price cycles.
Bears Say
Material Price-driven Earnings HeadwindEarnings are highly sensitive to seaborne coal prices; a A$35/t decline produced a large EBITDA reduction. Until prices structurally recover, commodity-driven margin volatility will materially influence cash flows and ability to fund investments and returns.
Higher Queensland Cost BaseA permanent upward reset in Queensland FOB costs raises the company's structural cost floor, compressing long-term margins versus prior forecasts. Combined with demurrage and logistics inefficiencies, this reduces competitiveness on FOB basis and pressure on free cash flow.
Elevated Depreciation And Finance Charges Post-acquisitionHigher non-cash depreciation and interest from the acquisition weigh on NPAT and raise breakeven pricing for reported earnings. Until refinancing and amortisation schedules normalise, reported profitability and distributable earnings will remain constrained.
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$5.31 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$7.35B.
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 76 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$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Whitehaven Coal Limited dividends here
What is Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Whitehaven Coal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Whitehaven Coal Limited have?
Whitehaven Coal Limited has 823,347,500 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?
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Whitehaven Coal Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.29 (16.09% Upside)
AU$9.29 (16.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WHC Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$3.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Whitehaven Coal Limited develops and operates coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. It operates through three segments: Open Cut Operations, Underground Operations, and Coal Trading and Blending. The company produces metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates four mines, including three open cut and one underground located in the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales. The company sells coal in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Europe. Whitehaven Coal Limited was founded in 1999 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
WHC Company Deck
WHC Earnings Call
Q2 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$9.29
▲(16.09% Upside)
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