Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Stock Overview
Develops and operates coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | AU$8.41 |
| 52 Week High | AU$9.90 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$4.86 |
| Beta | -0.30 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.08% |
| 3 Month Change | -4.76% |
| 1 Year Change | 70.24% |
| 3 Year Change | 19.97% |
| 5 Year Change | 572.80% |
| Change since IPO | 394.71% |
Recent News & Updates
WHC: Commodity Deck Reset And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have lowered their price target on Whitehaven Coal to A$10.00 from A$11.00. This reflects updated commodity price assumptions, along with slightly higher fair value, revenue growth and profit margin inputs, as well as a lower forward P/E in their models.
WHC: Lower Coal Assumptions And Rich P/E Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have trimmed their A$ price targets on Whitehaven Coal, including a move to A$10 from A$11, alongside updated long term commodity price assumptions. The modelled fair value used here shifts from A$6.44 to A$6.83 based on revised revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs.WHC: Future Buybacks And Mixed Commodity Views May Support Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have reduced their price target on Whitehaven Coal to A$10 from A$11, reflecting updated commodity price forecasts while still incorporating higher fair value, revenue and profit assumptions alongside a lower future P/E in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Whitehaven Coal highlights a mixed set of views, with some focusing on adjusted commodity assumptions and others pointing to valuation and risk considerations.Recent updates
WHC: Commodity Deck Reset And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have lowered their price target on Whitehaven Coal to A$10.00 from A$11.00. This reflects updated commodity price assumptions, along with slightly higher fair value, revenue growth and profit margin inputs, as well as a lower forward P/E in their models.WHC: Lower Coal Assumptions And Rich P/E Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have trimmed their A$ price targets on Whitehaven Coal, including a move to A$10 from A$11, alongside updated long term commodity price assumptions. The modelled fair value used here shifts from A$6.44 to A$6.83 based on revised revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs.WHC: Future Buybacks And Mixed Commodity Views May Support Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have reduced their price target on Whitehaven Coal to A$10 from A$11, reflecting updated commodity price forecasts while still incorporating higher fair value, revenue and profit assumptions alongside a lower future P/E in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Whitehaven Coal highlights a mixed set of views, with some focusing on adjusted commodity assumptions and others pointing to valuation and risk considerations.WHC: Lower Coal Assumptions And Rich P/E Are Expected To Pressure Shares
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Whitehaven Coal and the average price target has eased to A$10 from A$11, reflecting updated long term commodity price assumptions and changes to expected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from bearish analysts highlight a more cautious stance on Whitehaven Coal, mainly driven by revised commodity assumptions and concerns about how current pricing feeds into earnings and valuation.
WHC: Buybacks And Higher Commodity Deck Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Whitehaven Coal to A$10.00 from A$9.50, reflecting updated commodity price assumptions and a lower future P/E expectation of 16.17x, partly offset by a more cautious profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Whitehaven Coal presents a mixed picture, with valuation views pulling in different directions.WHC: Richer P/E And Downgrade Are Expected To Pressure Shares
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Whitehaven Coal to A$6.10 per share, down from about A$6.80. They cite richer valuation metrics and a higher implied future P/E of roughly 26x, even as their forecasts incorporate lower revenue growth and an improved profit margin outlook.WHC: Conflicting Views And Buybacks Will Shape Future Share Repricing
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Whitehaven Coal from A$8.85 to A$9.50. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, even as some recent research has adopted a more cautious stance on valuation.An Intrinsic Calculation For Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) Suggests It's 49% Undervalued
Jan 12
WHC: Future Buybacks And Earnings Visibility May Support Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for Whitehaven Coal to A$7.63 from A$7.62, reflecting slightly lower projected revenue growth and profit margins paired with a marginally higher future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on other cyclical, cash generative businesses gives some useful context for how analysts might frame Whitehaven Coal, particularly around valuation, earnings visibility, and the trade off between shorter term headwinds and longer term earnings power.WHC: Future Buybacks And Margin Discipline May Support Balanced Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target for Whitehaven Coal higher, lifting fair value by about A$0.14 per share as they factor in stronger expected revenue growth and slightly improved profit margins, while keeping the discount rate and long term valuation multiples broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Whitehaven Coal remain divided on the near term risk reward, balancing solid fundamentals and supportive pricing against execution and macro headwinds that could weigh on earnings quality and valuation multiples.WHC: Future Margins And Buybacks May Support Balanced Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on Whitehaven Coal modestly higher, citing slightly improved fair value and profit margin assumptions, while tempering revenue growth expectations and keeping the discount rate and future P/E largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the modest price target increase as a reflection of improving confidence in Whitehaven Coal's ability to sustain healthier profit margins, even as they remain selective on top line growth.WHC: Improved Margins And Cost Controls May Support Near-Term Stability
Analysts have raised their price target for Whitehaven Coal slightly, moving from $7.40 to $7.41. They cited an improved profit margin outlook, even as revenue growth forecasts moderated.Carbon Policy Pressures And Shifting Demand Will Define Future Coal Profitability
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Whitehaven Coal to $7.40 from $7.44, citing updated modeling on revenue growth and profitability expectations. Analyst Commentary Following the updated price target for Whitehaven Coal, analysts have offered a range of perspectives on the company’s outlook and valuation.ESG Mandates And Carbon Pricing Will Hurt Coal Markets
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Whitehaven Coal to $7.44 from $7.27. They cited modest improvements in profit margin and discounted cash flow metrics, despite softer revenue growth projections.We Think Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Sep 15Whitehaven Coal Limited's (ASX:WHC) Share Price Boosted 29% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Jul 23Is Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) Trading At A 23% Discount?
Jul 02
Acquiring Queensland Coal Assets And Partnering With Nippon Steel Will Expand Production And Improve Financial Stability
Acquisition and joint ventures enhance production and stabilize finances, with improved cash flow and potential margin increases.Shareholder Returns
| WHC | AU Oil and Gas | AU Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.7% |
| 1Y | 70.2% | 47.5% | 6.8% |
Return vs Industry: WHC exceeded the Australian Oil and Gas industry which returned 47.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WHC exceeded the Australian Market which returned 6.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WHC volatility | |
|---|---|
| WHC Average Weekly Movement | 6.8% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 12.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AU Market | 17.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AU Market | 4.6% |
Stable Share Price: WHC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.
Volatility Over Time: WHC's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4,221 | Paul Flynn | whitehavencoal.com.au |
Whitehaven Coal Limited develops and operates coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. The company produces metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates mines, including open-cut and underground, located in the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales.
Whitehaven Coal Limited Fundamentals Summary
| WHC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | AU$6.79b |
| Earnings (TTM) | AU$618.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | AU$4.88b |
11.2x
P/E Ratio1.4x
P/S RatioIs WHC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WHC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | AU$4.88b |
| Cost of Revenue | AU$4.02b |
| Gross Profit | AU$857.00m |
| Other Expenses | AU$239.00m |
| Earnings | AU$618.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Aug 19, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.75 |
| Gross Margin | 17.56% |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.66% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 30.0% |
How did WHC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield13%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 08:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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
Whitehaven Coal Limited is covered by 33 analysts. 13 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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| Glyn Lawcock | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Josh Kannourakis | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Dale Koenders | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |