MEG Energy Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses Expectations

MEG Energy (TSE:MEG) Third Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: CA$1.27b (down 12% from 3Q 2023).
• Net income: CA$167.0m (down 33% from 3Q 2023).
• Profit margin: 13% (down from 17% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue.
• EPS: CA$0.62 (down from CA$0.87 in 3Q 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

MEG Energy Revenues and Earnings Miss Expectations

Revenue missed analyst estimates by 7.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 7.4%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 1.4% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Canada.

Performance of the Canadian Oil and Gas industry.

The company's shares are up 7.8% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with MEG Energy, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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