Strathcona Resources Past Earnings Performance
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Strathcona Resources's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -33.4%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 9.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 8% per year. Strathcona Resources's return on equity is 5.8%, and it has net margins of 6.8%.
Key information
-33.37%
Earnings growth rate
-50.76%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 42.11% |
| Revenue growth rate | -8.03% |
| Return on equity | 5.84% |
| Net Margin | 6.83% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Analysis Article • May 13
We Think That There Are More Issues For Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Strathcona Resources Ltd. ( TSE:SCR ) recently. We did some...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR)
TSX:SCR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Strathcona Resources's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 21
SCR: Higher Fair Value And Buyback Plan Will Shape Heavy Oil Outlook
The updated fair value estimate for Strathcona Resources increases from CA$30.78 to CA$50.40. This reflects analysts' higher CA$54 and other revised price targets, along with updated views on revenue growth, margins and a lower future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • May 13
We Think That There Are More Issues For Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Strathcona Resources Ltd. ( TSE:SCR ) recently. We did some...
Narrative Update • Apr 28
SCR: Reiterated Guidance And Q4 Beat Will Restrain Further Upside Expectations
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Strathcona Resources from CA$32.00 to CA$40.00, citing higher Street price targets, recent upgrades, modestly stronger margin assumptions and updated future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research on Strathcona Resources has recently centered on higher price targets in the C$35 to C$40 range, alongside a mix of Hold and Buy ratings.Narrative Update • Apr 14
SCR: Reiterated Guidance And Modest Q4 Beat Will Cap Further Upside
Analysts have lifted their average CA$ price target on Strathcona Resources by about CA$9 to the mid CA$30s, citing a modest Q4 beat, reiterated guidance and new coverage with targets clustered between CA$35 and CA$40. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Strathcona Resources has clustered price targets in the mid CA$30s, with several firms adjusting their views after the Q4 print and updated guidance.
Narrative Update • Mar 30
SCR: Fair Value Reset Will Hinge On Execution And Capital Return
The analyst fair value estimate for Strathcona Resources has moved to CA$44 from CA$35, reflecting a cluster of higher Street price targets in the CA$35 to CA$40 range and analyst expectations for stronger revenue growth, wider profit margins and a lower future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently shifted price targets for Strathcona Resources into a higher C$32 to C$40 range, which aligns with the updated fair value estimate and reflects growing confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its plans.Narrative Update • Mar 16
SCR: Reiterated Guidance And Heavy Oil Focus Will Limit Future Upside
Narrative Update on Strathcona Resources The analyst price target for Strathcona Resources has moved from CA$32.00 to CA$36.00, reflecting analysts' updated views following recent target increases across several firms and fresh coverage that cites a modest Q4 beat and reiterated guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity on Strathcona Resources centers on a cluster of price target revisions and one new initiation, with views spread across Hold, Sector Perform, Outperform, and Buy ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 02
SCR: Outperform Upgrade Will Drive Future Repricing Of Execution Potential
Analysts have raised their CA$ price target on Strathcona Resources to CA$32, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a higher forward P/E, and a recent upgrade to Outperform. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to the recent upgrade to Outperform with a CA$32 price target as a sign of increasing confidence in Strathcona Resources.Narrative Update • Feb 16
SCR: Outperform Upgrade And Index Additions Will Support Stronger Share Performance
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Strathcona Resources to CA$35.00 from CA$41.00. They point to the recent upgrade to Outperform and the CA$32.00 price target as support for a more balanced view of the stock’s potential.Analysis Article • Feb 10
Is Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Narrative Update • Feb 02
SCR: Outperform Upgrade And Index Additions Will Shape Heavy Oil Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Strathcona Resources slightly lower, from about C$31.11 to roughly C$30.78. They continue to highlight upgraded ratings and supportive views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 19
SCR: Cenovus Deal Risk And Index Adds Will Shape Heavy Oil Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Strathcona Resources has been revised lower by about C$7.70 to C$31.11, as analysts factor in slightly softer assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This comes even as recent research includes an upgrade to Outperform with a C$32 target and higher perceived deal risk around the Cenovus related transaction.Narrative Update • Jan 04
SCR: Deal Risk And Heavy Oil Refocus Will Shape Future Performance
Strathcona Resources fair value estimate has been trimmed by C$2 to C$32 as analysts balance higher medium term growth and margin expectations with increased deal risk and a more conservative future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts highlight that while Strathcona Resources still screens attractively on certain growth metrics, the balance of risks around the pending transaction and execution of its expansion plans is weighing on sentiment and valuation support.Analysis Article • Dec 24
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Strathcona Resources Ltd.'s (TSE:SCR) Earnings Yet As Shares Tumble 32%
Strathcona Resources Ltd. ( TSE:SCR ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 32% after a relatively good period...Narrative Update • Dec 17
SCR: Deal Risk And Regulatory Complaints Will Shape Balanced Heavy Oil Outlook
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Strathcona Resources modestly higher, reflecting a slightly richer profit margin outlook and support from recent target increases to about C$40, even as some remain cautious on deal risk and temper future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary highlights a mix of optimism on Strathcona Resources valuation upside and caution around deal execution risk, leading to a more balanced, wait and see stance across the analyst community.Narrative Update • Dec 03
SCR: Deal Risk And Regulatory Complaints Will Drive Near-Term Downside Risk
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Strathcona Resources modestly higher, from about C$38.38 to roughly C$38.78, as they balance increased deal risk highlighted in recent sector commentary with still supportive views reflected in updated C$38 to C$40 target ranges and a richer expected future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on Strathcona Resources have become more nuanced, with price targets drifting higher even as deal execution risk and sector volatility temper enthusiasm.Narrative Update • Nov 19
SCR: Delayed Vote And Regulatory Complaints Will Increase Near-Term Downside Risk
Analysts have increased their price target for Strathcona Resources from C$37.00 to C$38.38, citing improved profit margin expectations and a decreased discount rate. This adjustment comes despite slightly softer revenue growth forecasts.Narrative Update • Oct 14
Canadian Oil Sands Under Carbon Pressure Will Depress Valuations
Narrative Update on Strathcona Resources Analysts have lowered their price target for Strathcona Resources from C$37.80 to C$37.00, citing more cautious revenue growth projections and a recent sector downgrade as the main factors that contributed to this adjustment. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts acknowledge that Strathcona Resources continues to demonstrate operational efficiency across its core assets, supporting stable production levels.Narrative Update • Sep 26
Canadian Oil Sands Under Carbon Pressure Will Depress Valuations
Analysts have raised their price target for Strathcona Resources to CA$37.80, reflecting stronger sector confidence, optimism over operational execution and growth prospects, and expectations for robust cash flow, while still balancing commodity price risks and execution concerns. Analyst Commentary Increased sector confidence and positive industry fundamentals contributing to higher valuation expectations among bullish analysts.Narrative Update • Aug 27
Canadian Oil Sands Under Carbon Pressure Will Depress Valuations
The consensus analyst price target for Strathcona Resources saw only a minimal increase, as both the future P/E ratio and discount rate remained virtually unchanged, resulting in a marginal fair value adjustment to CA$37.10. What's in the News Q2 production was largely flat year-over-year at 181,368 boe/d versus 181,766 boe/d, with slight declines in bitumen and total oil output, but increases in other NGLs and natural gas.Analysis Article • Aug 15
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR)
TSX:SCR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Strathcona Resources's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...
New Narrative • Mar 09
Operational Improvements At Tucker And Lindbergh Will Increase Production, But Analyst Forecasts Show Declining Revenues
Operational advancements in drilling and pump technology at Tucker and strategic management at Lindbergh enhance production rates, asset valuation, and potential revenue.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Strathcona Resources makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,688 | 252 | 97 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,768 | 366 | 88 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,779 | 504 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,839 | 543 | 80 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,010 | 588 | 78 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,881 | 507 | 76 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,172 | 723 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,288 | 498 | 81 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,233 | 569 | 83 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,239 | 587 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,084 | 386 | 92 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,747 | 1,358 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 329 | -131 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 338 | -87 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 333 | -99 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 325 | -110 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 315 | -185 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 284 | -196 | 31 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 272 | -90 | 33 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 296 | -129 | 33 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 343 | -70 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 387 | -124 | 35 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 466 | -42 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 521 | -40 | 97 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SCR has a large one-off gain of CA$63.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: SCR's current net profit margins (6.8%) are lower than last year (14.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SCR's earnings have declined by 33.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SCR's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: SCR had negative earnings growth (-57.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (-12.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SCR's Return on Equity (5.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 16:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Strathcona Resources Ltd. is covered by 16 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 |
| Randy Ollenberger | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Dennis Fong | CIBC Capital Markets |