Precision Drilling Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Precision Drilling's CEO is Carey Ford, appointed in Oct 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is CA$3.88M, comprised of 18.8% salary and 81.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.58% of the company’s shares, worth CA$8.25M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 8.3 years respectively.
Key information
Carey Ford
Chief executive officer
CA$3.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 18.80% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
PD: Share Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Earnings Power
Analysts have kept their CA$175.00 price target for Precision Drilling unchanged, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that still support this valuation level. What’s in the News for Precision Drilling Precision Drilling reported that from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, it repurchased 36,874 shares for CA$4 million under its current share buyback program.
Narrative Update • Jun 10
PD: Lower Future P/E Will Likely Weigh On Shares Despite Buybacks
Analysts have nudged their price target on Precision Drilling slightly higher to about CA$111 from roughly CA$110, citing updated assumptions around modestly different revenue growth, profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Precision Drilling has been active under its share repurchase program announced on September 11, 2025, which authorizes buybacks of its stock.Narrative Update • May 27
PD: Share Buybacks And Higher Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Precision Drilling from CA$160.00 to CA$175.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Precision Drilling updated investors on its ongoing share buyback, covering activity from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.
Narrative Update • May 12
PD: Share Repurchases Will Support Stronger Margins And Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Precision Drilling from CA$143.88 to CA$151.11, citing updated assumptions around revenue, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Precision Drilling completed a share repurchase program announced on September 11, 2025, buying back 289,118 shares for CA$24.97 million.Narrative Update • Apr 23
PD: Lower Future P/E Multiple Will Likely Pressure Shares Despite Buyback
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Precision Drilling from CA$123.00 to CA$110.24, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Precision Drilling completed a share repurchase of 289,118 shares, representing 2.19% of its outstanding shares, between October 1, 2025 and March 9, 2026 under a previously announced buyback program.Narrative Update • Apr 07
PD: Buybacks And Improved Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their price target on Precision Drilling from CA$150 to CA$160, pointing to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 289,118 shares, equal to 2.19% of outstanding shares, between October 1, 2025 and March 9, 2026, for a total of CA$24.97 million (Key Developments) Buyback activity finalized under the program originally announced on September 11, 2025, with no additional repurchases disclosed beyond the completed 289,118 shares (Key Developments) Recent buyback data provides a concrete reference for how much capital Precision Drilling has allocated to share repurchases within the current program period (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: CA$150.0 to CA$160.0, a CA$10.0 increase in the modelled price target range.Narrative Update • Mar 24
PD: Share Repurchases And Higher Future P/E Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Precision Drilling from CA$121.25 to CA$143.88, citing updated fair value assumptions, revised revenue expectations, profit margin guidance, and projected future P/E levels. What's in the News Precision Drilling completed a share repurchase tranche covering the period from October 1, 2025 to March 9, 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 09
PD: Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their CA$133.00 price target on Precision Drilling to CA$150.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 256,580 shares, representing 1.95% of outstanding shares, between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 23
PD: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Priced
Analysts have lifted their price target for Precision Drilling from CA$87.08 to CA$123.00, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 256,580 shares, equal to 1.95% of the company, for a total of CA$22 million between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 19
We Think You Can Look Beyond Precision Drilling's (TSE:PD) Lackluster Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Precision Drilling Corporation's ( TSE:PD ) shareholders over the last week. Our...Narrative Update • Feb 08
PD: Margin Assumptions And Lower Future P/E Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Precision Drilling from $105.50 to $121.25, citing updated views on discount rates, profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple as the primary drivers of this change. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate raised from CA$105.50 to CA$121.25, reflecting a higher assessed equity value per share.Narrative Update • Jan 25
PD: Higher Fair Value Assumptions Will Likely Leave Shares Overextended
Analysts have increased their price target for Precision Drilling from $77.00 to approximately $87.08, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower required return that together result in a higher fair value estimate. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: updated from CA$77.00 to approximately CA$87.08, reflecting a higher assessed value per share.Narrative Update • Jan 11
PD: Auditor Transition And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Share Performance
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Precision Drilling, keeping fair value at $133.00 while fine tuning assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect slightly updated views on the company’s earnings power and risk profile. What's in the News The board approved the appointment of PwC as the new auditor following a tender process.Analysis Article • Jan 03
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Precision Drilling's (TSE:PD) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Narrative Update • Dec 26
PD: Leadership Shift And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Precision Drilling from approximately $103.43 to $105.50, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate. These factors more than offset a reduced profit margin outlook and a higher projected future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 12
PD: Leadership And Auditor Transition Will Support Stronger Share Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Precision Drilling from approximately $119 to $133 per share. This reflects expectations for faster revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple, despite moderating margin assumptions and a slightly lower discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 25
PD: Leadership Transition And Share Buyback Will Drive Market Momentum
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Precision Drilling from $103.57 to $103.43. They cited improved revenue growth forecasts but adjusted for a decrease in projected profit margins and a revised discount rate.Narrative Update • Oct 25
New Leadership Appointments and Share Buybacks Will Drive Drilling Efficiency Forward
Analysts have raised their price target for Precision Drilling from $96.75 to $103.57. They cite improved revenue growth expectations, despite a slight decrease in projected profit margin.Analysis Article • Oct 11
Market Cool On Precision Drilling Corporation's (TSE:PD) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.4x Precision Drilling Corporation ( TSE:PD ) may be sending bullish...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
New Narrative • Mar 11
EverGreen Expansion And Rig Upgrades Will Strengthen Future Market Position
Strategic debt reduction and share repurchases aim to enhance EPS and shareholder returns while supporting long-term financial stability.Analysis Article • Jan 28
With EPS Growth And More, Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Precision Drilling Corporation's (TSE:PD) Low P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 4.8x Precision Drilling Corporation ( TSE:PD ) may be sending very bullish...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Does Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) 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 • Sep 13
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Precision Drilling (TSE:PD)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Aug 29
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Passed With Ease
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Earnings Working Against Precision Drilling Corporation's (TSE:PD) Share Price
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Jun 05
We Think Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Is Precision Drilling Corporation (TSE:PD) Trading At A 49% Discount?
Key Insights Precision Drilling's estimated fair value is CA$202 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Precision Drilling Corporation (TSE:PD)
There wouldn't be many who think Precision Drilling Corporation's ( TSE:PD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x is...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Precision Drilling's (TSE:PD) Earnings
Precision Drilling Corporation ( TSE:PD ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a...Analysis Article • Sep 13
We Think Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 08
We Think Precision Drilling (TSE:PD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -CA$15m |
| Dec 31 2025 | CA$4m | CA$729k | CA$2m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$59m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$105m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$109m |
| Dec 31 2024 | CA$3m | CA$625k | CA$111m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$243m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$224m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$230m |
| Dec 31 2023 | CA$3m | CA$616k | CA$289m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$146m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$157m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$105m |
| Dec 31 2022 | CA$2m | CA$567k | -CA$34m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$65m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$134m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$185m |
| Dec 31 2021 | CA$2m | CA$519k | -CA$177m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$188m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$178m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$151m |
| Dec 31 2020 | CA$2m | CA$537k | -CA$120m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$84m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$59m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$24m |
| Dec 31 2019 | CA$2m | CA$542k | CA$7m |
Compensation vs Market: Carey's total compensation ($USD2.73M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD1.37M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Carey's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Carey Ford (50 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
CA$3,876,746
Compensation
Mr. Carey Thomas Ford, CFA has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since October 06, 2025 and was Chief Financial Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation since April 2016 until Octob...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | CA$3.88m | 0.58% CA$ 8.2m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | CA$1.15m | 0.0090% CA$ 127.2k | |
| Chief Operating Officer | less than a year | CA$3.03m | 0.46% CA$ 6.6m | |
| CTO & President of International | 7.9yrs | CA$2.28m | 0.26% CA$ 3.7m | |
| Chief Legal & Compliance Officer | 10.1yrs | CA$2.19m | 0.24% CA$ 3.3m | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | 7.9yrs | CA$1.41m | 0.38% CA$ 5.4m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Well Servicing | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.0093% CA$ 131.9k |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: PD's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | CA$3.88m | 0.58% CA$ 8.2m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 11.1yrs | CA$426.24k | 0.041% CA$ 574.4k | |
| Independent Director | 17.5yrs | CA$321.43k | 0.093% CA$ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | CA$310.94k | 0.031% CA$ 437.8k | |
| Independent Director | 14.8yrs | CA$321.43k | 0.050% CA$ 708.3k | |
| Independent Director | 8.8yrs | CA$321.43k | 0.025% CA$ 352.3k | |
| Independent Director | 3.7yrs | CA$300.46k | 0% CA$ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 2.1yrs | CA$310.45k | 0.027% CA$ 377.2k |
8.3yrs
Average Tenure
67.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: PD's board of directors are considered experienced (8.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/30 18:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
Precision Drilling Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 10 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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| Tim Monachello | ATB Cormark |
| Waqar Syed | ATB Cormark |
| Laique Ahmad Amir Arif | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |