Baytex Energy Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Baytex Energy's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -56%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 9.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.3% per year.
Key information
-55.98%
Earnings growth rate
-56.19%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 42.11% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.27% |
| Return on equity | -15.90% |
| Net Margin | -22.80% |
| Next Earnings Update | 30 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 11
Bullish: Analysts Just Made A Decent Upgrade To Their Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE) Forecasts
Celebrations may be in order for Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...
Narrative Update • Apr 26
BTE: Execution And Leadership Transition Will Shape A Fairly Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update on Baytex Energy The analyst price target for Baytex Energy has been revised higher to CA$6.82 from CA$6.16, reflecting analysts' updated views following recent target increases and rating upgrades that highlight expectations for improved valuation support and operational execution. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Baytex Energy, with several price target changes and rating moves clustered over the past few months.
New Narrative • Apr 15
Heavy Oil And Duvernay Progress Will Support Stronger Margins And Cash Returns
Catalysts About Baytex Energy Baytex Energy is a Canadian oil producer focused on heavy oil and Duvernay assets, supported by a strong balance sheet and shareholder return framework. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 12
BTE: Recent Upgrade And Execution Will Shape A Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Baytex Energy from about CA$5.55 to about CA$6.16, citing updated expectations around revenue trends, margin potential and a lower forward P/E multiple after recent valuation driven rating changes and a subsequent upgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Baytex Energy reflects a mix of optimism about potential upside and caution around execution and valuation.
New Narrative • Apr 01
Heavy Oil And Duvernay Risks Will Pressure Earnings And Limit Long Term Resilience
Catalysts About Baytex Energy Baytex Energy is a Canadian oil producer focused on heavy oil and the Duvernay play, supported by a net cash balance sheet and an active shareholder return program. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Mar 28
BTE: Share Rally And Execution Progress Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Baytex Energy's updated fair value estimate has edged up from about CA$5.34 to CA$5.55 per share, with analysts pointing to the strong share price rally and a wait and see stance on further operational execution and efficiency gains as key reasons for maintaining price targets around CA$5.00 to CA$5.50. Analyst Commentary Recent research echoes a common theme around Baytex Energy, with the share price rally of about 40% since mid November putting more focus on valuation and execution risk than on fresh upside potential at current levels.Narrative Update • Mar 13
BTE: Share Rally And Execution Watch Will Shape Balanced Forward View
Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for Baytex Energy to about CA$5.34 per share from roughly CA$5.14. This reflects updated assumptions on revenue trends and profitability, even as recent research cites valuation concerns and prefers to wait for clearer operational execution.Narrative Update • Feb 27
BTE: Share Rally And Sector Perform View Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Baytex Energy to about CA$5.14 from roughly CA$5.09, while a recent downgrade to Sector Perform reflects views that the stock's share rally has made returns less compelling relative to other opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Baytex Energy focuses less on its operations and more on how its current share price lines up with return expectations from here.Narrative Update • Feb 11
BTE: Eagle Ford Exit And Buybacks Will Guide Balanced Post Sale Outlook
Analysts have nudged their average Baytex Energy price target slightly higher to about CA$5.09. This reflects a mix of views that balance a more cautious stance on recent share gains with support for the Eagle Ford sale and the shift toward a debt free, buyback focused model.Narrative Update • Jan 28
BTE: Eagle Ford Exit And Buybacks Will Shape Canadian Oil Focus
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Baytex Energy by C$0.05 to reflect a mix of cautious views on valuation after the recent share rally, as well as supportive opinions around the Eagle Ford sale, which they say has sharpened the company’s focus on higher returning Canadian assets and debt reduction. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a clear split between bullish analysts who welcome Baytex Energy's portfolio reset and bearish analysts who are growing more cautious after the share price rally.Narrative Update • Jan 11
BTE: Eagle Ford Exit And Buybacks Will Refocus On Canadian Heavy Oil
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Baytex Energy from C$5.03 to C$5.05, citing recent price target increases following the sale of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets for $3.25 billion, a renewed focus on Canadian Duvernay and heavy oil production, and balance sheet changes that support debt repayment and potential share repurchases. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the C$5.50 to C$6 price targets as reflecting higher conviction that the post sale portfolio can support improved execution in Duvernay and heavy oil assets.Narrative Update • Dec 14
BTE: Eagle Ford Exit Will Drive Aggressive Buybacks And Canadian Heavy Oil Focus
Analysts have raised their price targets for Baytex Energy by roughly C$2.00 to C$2.50 per share, citing the immediately accretive sale of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets, a strengthened balance sheet and a renewed focus on higher return Canadian heavy oil and Duvernay production. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the Eagle Ford divestiture as a key catalyst for a rerating in Baytex Energy, arguing that the company now offers a cleaner, higher return story anchored in Canadian heavy oil and Duvernay production.Analysis Article • Nov 29
Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSE:BTE) Shares Bounce 39% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 39% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Nov 28
BTE: Asset Sale and Share Buybacks Will Drive Stronger Canadian Focus
The analyst consensus price target for Baytex Energy has increased from C$4.67 to C$5.03. Analysts cite the company's asset sale, transformed balance sheet, and focus on high-return Canadian operations as supporting factors for the higher valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 14
BTE: Focus on Canadian Core Assets Will Strengthen Balance Sheet and Capital Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for Baytex Energy from C$3.95 to approximately C$4.67. They cite the company's divestiture of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets and a sharpened focus on its Canadian heavy oil and Duvernay operations, which are expected to strengthen its balance sheet and support shareholder returns.Analysis Article • Sep 17
Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSE:BTE) Share Price Boosted 28% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
The Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Analysis Article • Jun 22
Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 25%
Those holding Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 25% in the...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 06
Estimating The Fair Value Of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Baytex Energy is CA$2.48 based on Dividend Discount Model Baytex Energy's...Analysis Article • May 06
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE)
Shareholders in Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...Analysis Article • Apr 09
Benign Growth For Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE) Underpins Stock's 29% Plummet
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) share price has dived 29% in the last thirty...
New Narrative • Mar 22
Operational Gains In Eagle Ford And Pembina Duvernay May Lower Costs, But OPEC Actions And Tariffs Could Affect Future Revenues
Efficiency improvements in key plays are poised to enhance capital costs, production performance, and positively impact revenue and net margins.Analysis Article • Jan 28
Does Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Baytex Energy's (TSE:BTE) Dividend Will Be CA$0.0225
The board of Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0225 per share on the...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.0225
Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) will pay a dividend of CA$0.0225 on the 2nd of January. This means the annual payment...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Investors Aren't Buying Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSE:BTE) Revenues
Baytex Energy Corp.'s ( TSE:BTE ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.0225
The board of Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of October, with...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Baytex Energy (TSE:BTE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.0225
Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0225 per share on the 1st of October...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSE:BTE) Revenues Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.3x Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) is a stock worth...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE) Even After 25% Share Price Boost
Baytex Energy Corp. ( TSE:BTE ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the last...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Baytex Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,487 | -339 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,481 | -277 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 945 | -206 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,049 | -53 | 54 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,233 | -101 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,613 | -97 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,355 | -351 | 97 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,428 | -409 | 112 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,026 | -299 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,713 | -233 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,403 | 745 | 123 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,045 | 883 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,237 | 850 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,326 | 856 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,251 | 1,066 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,084 | 834 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,762 | 1,706 | 56 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,529 | 1,614 | 52 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,273 | 1,272 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,087 | 1,215 | 46 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 850 | 24 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 812 | -2,439 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 985 | -2,778 | 45 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,122 | -2,739 | 48 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,393 | -2,522 | 54 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,486 | -12 | 61 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,396 | -126 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,391 | -114 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,266 | -251 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,115 | -325 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,070 | -18 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 929 | -55 | 56 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 876 | 13 | 61 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 858 | 87 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 802 | -348 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 751 | -378 | 67 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 686 | -475 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 602 | -485 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 605 | -545 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 661 | -1,025 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 772 | -966 | 78 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 880 | -1,143 | 84 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,071 | -1,086 | 91 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,346 | -422 | 96 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BTE is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: BTE is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BTE is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 56% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare BTE's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: BTE is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Oil and Gas industry (-13.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BTE has a negative Return on Equity (-15.9%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 22:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Baytex Energy Corp. is covered by 24 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Patrick O'Rourke | ATB Cormark |
| Laique Ahmad Amir Arif | ATB Cormark |
| Jonathan Fleming | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |