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Baytex Energy Corp

BTEToronto Stock Exchange

SectorEnergy

IndustryOil & Gas E&P

Beta (adjusted)0.72

Intrinsic Value

Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet.

Market Price $4.53Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Data confidenceNot applicable

Market Cap $3.2B

Enterprise Value $3.2B

Shares Outstanding 769.2M diluted

Next Earnings Date5 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend15 Sep 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Baytex Energy Corp. has successfully transitioned into a focused, high-return Canadian oil producer following the strategic divestiture of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets. This transaction significantly strengthened its balance sheet, leaving the company in a robust net cash position of $591 million as of Q1 2026. With a high-quality asset base centered on the Pembina Duvernay and heavy oil plays in Western Canada, Baytex is well-positioned to deliver disciplined organic production growth of 6% to 8% annually through 2028. The company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders via aggressive share buybacks and sustainable dividends, combined with a low sustaining breakeven WTI price below US$50/bbl, presents a compelling risk-reward profile for investors.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

A sustained downturn in global oil prices (WTI falling below US$50/bbl) or a significant widening of the WCS heavy oil differential severely compresses operating netbacks. In this scenario, Baytex would be forced to scale back its capital expenditure program, defer lower-return drilling, and reduce or suspend share buybacks to preserve its balance sheet flexibility.

Base CaseCentral scenario

Under a mid-cycle WTI price assumption of US$70/bbl, Baytex executes its updated three-year plan, delivering 6% to 8% annual production growth while maintaining its net cash position. The company continues to return substantial capital to shareholders, targeting a 15% annual total shareholder return through a combination of production growth, dividends, and share buybacks.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Strong financial position with $591 million in net cash and an undrawn $750 million credit facility as of Q1 2026.
High-quality, concentrated Canadian asset portfolio featuring the high-growth Pembina Duvernay and low-cost heavy oil plays.
Clear commitment to shareholder returns, targeting a 15% annual total return through dividends and prioritized share buybacks.
Low sustaining breakeven WTI price below US$50/bbl, providing strong downside protection.

Key Investment Risks

High sensitivity to crude oil price volatility, particularly WTI and WCS benchmarks.
Risk of widening Western Canadian Select (WCS) heavy oil differentials impacting realized prices.
Operational risks including seasonal maintenance, unplanned downtime, and execution risks in the Duvernay transition.
Regulatory and environmental compliance costs associated with greenhouse gas emissions and water usage in Canada.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A protracted collapse in WTI crude prices below US$45/bbl.
Severe operational disruptions or infrastructure constraints that prevent Baytex from meeting its 6% to 8% annual production growth targets.
A material shift in capital allocation away from shareholder returns toward high-risk, debt-funded acquisitions.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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