Is ARC Resources (TSX:ARX) Using Its Buyback Plan to Signal Undervalued Shares or Limited Growth?

• On September 4, 2025, ARC Resources Ltd. announced a normal course issuer bid to repurchase and cancel up to 57,967,896 shares, representing 9.97% of its issued share capital, by September 7, 2026, as a means to return capital to shareholders.
• This substantial buyback program is a clear indication of management’s confidence in ARC Resources’ financial position and commitment to capital returns.
• We'll explore how this major share repurchase initiative could impact ARC Resources' financial strategy and its overall investment narrative.

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ARC Resources Investment Narrative Recap

For those considering ARC Resources, belief in the continued strength and stability of Western Canada's energy sector and ARC's disciplined capital return strategy is essential. The newly announced buyback program may reinforce management’s confidence, but it does not materially alter the near-term catalyst of integrating Kakwa assets or solve ongoing exposure to fluctuating commodity prices, which remains the company’s most important risk.

Among ARC’s recent developments, the July 31, 2025 update stands out: after completing a buyback of 10,000,000 shares for CA$266.7 million in Q2 and revising its production guidance tied to Kakwa, the company's operational momentum is closely linked with its ability to generate free cash flow, even as these buybacks emphasize capital returns in volatile markets.

Yet, in contrast, investors should also be aware that heavy long-term reliance on Western Canadian natural gas and liquids leaves ARC vulnerable if decarbonization accelerates and regional demand shifts more quickly than expected...

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ARC Resources is projected to achieve CA$6.9 billion in revenue and CA$2.0 billion in earnings by 2028. This outlook depends on revenue growing at 6.8% per year and earnings rising by CA$0.5 billion from the current CA$1.5 billion.

Uncover how ARC Resources' forecasts yield a CA$33.94 fair value, a 40% upside to its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

Six members of the Simply Wall St Community have offered fair value estimates for ARC Resources, ranging from CA$20 to CA$82.38 per share. With many market participants also weighing the significance of buybacks for free cash flow, you can explore a wide spectrum of investor insights on ARC’s prospects.

Explore 6 other fair value estimates on ARC Resources - why the stock might be worth over 3x more than the current price!

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