Peyto Exploration & Development Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Peyto Exploration & Development's CEO is JP Lachance, appointed in Jan 2023, has a tenure of 3.42 years. total yearly compensation is CA$3.04M, comprised of 11.8% salary and 88.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.3% of the company’s shares, worth CA$15.38M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.4 years and 5.3 years respectively.
Key information
JP Lachance
Chief executive officer
CA$3.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.79% |
| CEO tenure | 3.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 2.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
PEY: Future Returns Will Hinge On LNG Pricing Diversification And Margin Discipline
Analysts have increased their average price target for Peyto Exploration & Development by roughly CA$3 to around CA$29 to CA$31. They cite updated views that incorporate a slightly higher discount rate, a change in expected revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and a higher forward P/E assumption.Narrative Update • Apr 21
PEY: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustained Margin Execution Over One Key Catalyst
Analysts have raised the blended 12 month price target for Peyto Exploration & Development to CA$31, up from CA$27, citing a series of Street target increases and modestly higher profit margin expectations, along with a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Street research on Peyto Exploration & Development points to a mix of optimism on execution and earnings power, alongside some caution on how much of that is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Apr 06
PEY: Future Returns Will Balance Higher P E Assumptions And Execution Risks
The analyst fair value estimate for Peyto Exploration & Development has edged up by CA$0.10 to CA$28.00. This reflects higher Street price targets in the CA$27 to CA$31 range as analysts factor in updated expectations captured in their revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 23
PEY: Future Returns Will Reflect Balanced Price Views And Revised Earnings Assumptions
The updated fair value estimate for Peyto Exploration & Development has moved to CA$27.90 from CA$26.36. This reflects analysts' higher price targets in the CA$27 to CA$31 range as they factor in revised revenue growth assumptions, lower profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 09
PEY: Future Returns Will Reflect Balanced Price Views And Debt Funding Choices
The fair value estimate for Peyto Exploration & Development edges up to CA$26.36 from CA$26.00. This reflects a blend of higher Street targets, including RBC Capital’s move to CA$27 and Scotiabank’s upward revision, and is tempered by valuation-driven Hold ratings from other analysts who maintain targets around CA$25.00.Narrative Update • Feb 22
PEY: Future Returns Will Depend On Gas Prices And Balanced Valuation Risk
The analyst price target for Peyto Exploration & Development edges up from CA$25.64 to CA$26.00, reflecting a mix of higher targets from some firms and valuation-driven downgrades from others as analysts reassess expected profitability and P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Peyto Exploration & Development shows a split view, with some bullish analysts lifting price targets and others stepping back on valuation grounds.Narrative Update • Feb 06
PEY: Future Returns Will Rely On Gas Prices And Execution Confidence
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Peyto Exploration & Development to $25.64 from $24.82, reflecting updated views on discount rates and future P/E assumptions following recent price target increases and a rating upgrade from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street reports point to a more constructive tone on Peyto Exploration & Development, with higher price targets and a fresh upgrade feeding into the revised fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Jan 23
PEY: Future Returns Will Depend On Gas Prices And Execution Progress
Peyto Exploration & Development’s analyst price target has been raised to about $24.82 from roughly $23.64, as analysts update their models with a slightly higher fair value and modestly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following recent research upgrades and price target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more constructive stance on Peyto Exploration & Development, with higher price targets reflecting refreshed assumptions on valuation and execution.Analysis Article • Jan 20
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 per share on the...Narrative Update • Jan 09
PEY: Future Returns Will Rely On Gas Prices And Execution Of Production Plan
Analysts have nudged their price target for Peyto Exploration & Development higher to $23.64 from $23.27, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value and future P/E while keeping other key model inputs broadly consistent. What's in the News Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.Analysis Article • Dec 19
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.'s ( TSE:PEY ) investors are due to receive a payment of CA$0.11 per share on 15th...Narrative Update • Dec 14
PEY: Future Returns Will Depend On Gas Prices And Cost Discipline
Analysts have reduced their price target on Peyto Exploration & Development to C$21.00 from C$23.00. This reflects modestly softer valuation expectations, while their long term forecasts and underlying discount rate assumptions remain largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 30
PEY: Future Performance Will Depend On Commodity Prices And Cost Management
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Peyto Exploration & Development to approximately $22.91 from $22.32, citing slightly stronger projected revenue growth and a marginally lower discount rate as key factors in their updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on Peyto Exploration & Development reflects both optimism about the company’s future prospects and caution regarding certain risks impacting its valuation and growth outlook.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.11
The board of Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 per...Narrative Update • Nov 16
PEY: Future Margins And Market Volatility Will Define Performance Outlook
Analysts have slightly raised their fair value target for Peyto Exploration & Development to $22.32. They cite updated assumptions around discount rates and profit margins, despite a recent reduction in the street price target.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.11
The board of Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 per...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
The board of Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 15th of...Analysis Article • Aug 21
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.'s ( TSE:PEY ) investors are due to receive a payment of CA$0.11 per share on 15th...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Is Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 on the 15th of July. This means the...Analysis Article • May 19
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of CA$0.11
The board of Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 per...Analysis Article • May 15
Investors Holding Back On Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSE:PEY)
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 14x in Canada, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Peyto Exploration & Development (TSE:PEY) Will Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.11
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. ( TSE:PEY ) will pay a dividend of CA$0.11 on the 15th of May. Based on this...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | CA$476m |
| Dec 31 2025 | CA$3m | CA$359k | CA$419m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$371m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$331m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$295m |
| Dec 31 2024 | CA$2m | CA$342k | CA$281m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$290m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$297m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$303m |
| Dec 31 2023 | CA$2m | CA$315k | CA$293m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$318m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$346m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$383m |
| Dec 31 2022 | CA$2m | CA$300k | CA$391m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$349m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$293m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$212m |
| Dec 31 2021 | CA$1m | CA$272k | CA$152m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$146m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$106m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | CA$71m |
| Dec 31 2020 | CA$739k | CA$254k | -CA$36m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$98m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$80m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | CA$41m |
| Dec 31 2019 | CA$1m | CA$250k | CA$133m |
Compensation vs Market: JP's total compensation ($USD2.18M) is below average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD3.17M).
Compensation vs Earnings: JP's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
JP Lachance (59 yo)
3.4yrs
Tenure
CA$3,042,032
Compensation
Mr. Jean-Paul H. Lachance, also known as JP, has been Chief Executive Officer of Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. since January 1, 2023. He is President and Director of Peyto Exploration & Development...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 3.4yrs | CA$3.04m | 0.30% CA$ 15.4m | |
| VP & CFO | 2.2yrs | CA$2.14m | 0.056% CA$ 2.9m | |
| COO & VP of Engineering | 2.4yrs | CA$2.40m | 0.081% CA$ 4.2m | |
| Vice President of Drilling & Completions | 11.4yrs | CA$2.45m | 0.21% CA$ 10.9m | |
| Vice President of Production | 11.4yrs | CA$2.29m | 0.11% CA$ 5.9m | |
| Vice President of Marketing | 1.4yrs | no data | 0.034% CA$ 1.8m | |
| Corporate Secretary | 26.4yrs | CA$33.60k | 0.36% CA$ 18.6m | |
| Vice President of Land & Business Development | no data | CA$1.89m | 0.054% CA$ 2.8m | |
| Vice President of Geoscience | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Finance | 1.2yrs | no data | 0.029% CA$ 1.5m |
2.4yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: PEY's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 3.4yrs | CA$3.04m | 0.30% CA$ 15.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 27.7yrs | CA$243.75k | 0.72% CA$ 37.1m | |
| Director | 19.4yrs | CA$168.75k | 1.05% CA$ 54.2m | |
| Independent Director | 7.1yrs | CA$178.75k | 0.071% CA$ 3.7m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 19.8yrs | CA$178.75k | 0.11% CA$ 5.5m | |
| Independent Director | 2.7yrs | CA$173.75k | 0.0096% CA$ 493.9k | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | CA$188.75k | 0.0051% CA$ 265.0k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | CA$178.75k | 0.0062% CA$ 318.3k |
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: PEY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 19:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. is covered by 26 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 |
| Grant Hofer | Barclays |