W&T Offshore, Inc.

NYSE:WTI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$492.5m

W&T Offshore Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

W&T Offshore's CEO is Tracy Krohn, appointed in Jan 1983, has a tenure of 43.42 years. total yearly compensation is $6.18M, comprised of 12.9% salary and 87.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 33% of the company’s shares, worth $162.49M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4 years and 11.1 years respectively.

Key information

Tracy Krohn

Chief executive officer

US$6.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage12.94%
CEO tenure43.4yrs
CEO ownership33.0%
Management average tenure4yrs
Board average tenure11.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 20

W&T Offshore: Massive Spot Exposure Is Fueling A Profit Surge

Summary W&T Offshore (WTI) is a levered play on crude prices, with a 195% YTD gain driven by elevated oil markets. WTI's balance sheet deleveraging enables renewed growth via M&A and greenfield drilling, contingent on sustained high commodity prices. Current spot exposure is high, with only 44% of oil production hedged; Q2 and FY26 estimates suggest material upside to consensus if prices persist. I maintain a Hold rating due to balanced 27% upside/downside risk, valuation at 3.9x EV/EBITDA, and significant commodity price sensitivity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative May 05

Reserve Life Constraints And Flat Production Will Pressure Long Term Profit Potential

Catalysts About W&T Offshore W&T Offshore operates and acquires conventional oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico, focusing on producing properties with long reserve lives. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Apr 19

Long Life Gulf Assets And Regulatory Shifts Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Potential

Catalysts About W&T Offshore W&T Offshore is an independent oil and gas producer focused on conventional fields in the Gulf of Mexico. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Mar 29

New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI)

W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...
Analysis Article Oct 09

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From W&T Offshore, Inc.'s (NYSE:WTI) 28% Share Price Climb

W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...
Analysis Article Aug 08

W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.01

W&T Offshore, Inc.'s ( NYSE:WTI ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.01 per share on 25th of August...
Analysis Article May 29

Improved Revenues Required Before W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) Stock's 26% Jump Looks Justified

W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in the...
Analysis Article Apr 11

W&T Offshore, Inc.'s (NYSE:WTI) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

W&T Offshore, Inc.'s ( NYSE:WTI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x might make it look like a buy right now...
Seeking Alpha Mar 13

W&T Offshore: Underpriced With A Potential Bullish Reversal

Summary W&T Offshore, Inc. shows resilience with strong liquidity and efficient drilling from its Cox acquisition, despite market volatility and lower oil prices. Natural gas prices rebounding and increased demand from data centers present significant growth opportunities for WTI in FY25 and beyond. WTI's stock is undervalued, trading at 2x cash and 0.4x sales, suggesting a potential upside of up to 300% based on DCF and other valuation models. Technical indicators show potential for a bullish reversal, making WTI a strong buy despite current bearish momentum and market risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 07

W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.01

The board of W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.01 per share on the 24th...
Analysis Article Mar 05

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI)

Key Insights W&T Offshore's estimated fair value is US$1.71 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$1.51...
Analysis Article Dec 22

Take Care Before Jumping Onto W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) Even Though It's 27% Cheaper

The W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...
Seeking Alpha Dec 14

W&T: M&A Activities And Drilling Efficiency Improvements Could Enhance The Total Valuation

Summary W&T Offshore's significant debt reduction and positive cash flow make it an appealing investment, with potential for inorganic growth through acquisitions in the Gulf of Mexico. Efficiency improvements and exploration activities are expected to increase proven reserves and enhance cash flow, despite risks from geographic concentration and oil price fluctuations. The company's valuation appears conservative, with a potential fair price of $6.11 per share, indicating significant undervaluation at current market prices. Challenges include potential inaccuracies in reserve estimates, the impact of hurricanes, and high interest expenses, but the current EV/EBITDA and price/cash flow figures suggest a buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 14

W&T Offshore: Unlocking Value From Deleveraging

Summary The previous decade was tough for W&T Offshore, as they battled to deleverage whilst enduring oil price booms and busts. Thankfully there is a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel once their senior notes are hopefully repaid in early 2026. These incur a very high 11.75% interest rate, which is hindering their free cash flow and thus dividends. When combined with their existing ability to generate free cash flow, I see the potential for a very high 10%+ dividend yield on current cost after repaying their senior notes. There are other desirable aspects discussed and I will likely be adding their shares to my portfolio very soon. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 07

W&T Offshore, Inc.'s (NYSE:WTI) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x W&T Offshore, Inc. ( NYSE:WTI ) is a stock worth...
Analysis Article Oct 03

W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Seeking Alpha Jun 17

W&T Offshore: The $1 Handle Is A Good Entry Zone But Capital Outflow Risks Remain

Summary W&T briefly fell below $2 on Friday, its lowest level since November 2020. The oil prices and the company's fundamentals are significantly better now compared to the pandemic period. The selloff appears related to institutional capital outflows driven by factor rotation, not W&T's fundamentals. The value proposition is already quite good but there is no technical "floor" in sight until the pandemic lows of $1.40 - $1.50. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Tracy Krohn's remuneration changed compared to W&T Offshore's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$142m

Dec 31 2025US$6mUS$800k

-US$150m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$146m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$112m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$106m

Dec 31 2024US$4mUS$800k

-US$87m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$64m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$25m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$22m

Dec 31 2023US$6mUS$906k

US$16m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$59m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$124m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$260m

Dec 31 2022US$12mUS$1m

US$231m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$237m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$132m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$43m

Dec 31 2021US$5mUS$1m

-US$41m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$99m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$74m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$29m

Dec 31 2020US$2mUS$1m

US$38m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$56m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$143m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$186m

Dec 31 2019US$5mUS$1m

US$73m

Compensation vs Market: Tracy's total compensation ($USD6.18M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.45M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Tracy's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Tracy Krohn (71 yo)

43.4yrs
Tenure
US$6,183,187
Compensation

Mr. Tracy W. Krohn founded W&T Offshore, Inc. in 1983 and serves as its Chairman since 2004, Chief Executive Officer since 1983 & President since March 9, 2017. Mr. Krohn served as President and Treasurer...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Tracy Krohn
Founder43.4yrsUS$6.18m33%
$ 162.5m
Sameer Parasnis
Executive VP & CFO2.9yrsUS$2.80m0.12%
$ 600.6k
William Williford
?Executive VP & COO4.3yrsUS$2.77m0.27%
$ 1.3m
Huan Gamblin
Executive VP & Chief Technical Officer1.3yrsUS$2.68m0.11%
$ 527.9k
George Hittner
Executive VP1.8yrsUS$2.68m0.14%
$ 702.4k
Bart Hartman
VP & Chief Accounting Officer4.1yrsno data0.032%
$ 156.0k
Alvin T. Haynes
VP, Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer3.9yrsno datano data
W. Tate
Senior Vice President of Marketing19.8yrsno datano data
Kristen Ecklund
Vice President of Human Resources3.5yrsno datano data
Todd Grabois
VP & Treasurer19.9yrsno datano data
Al Petrie
Investor Relations Coordinatorno datano datano data
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
51yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: WTI's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Tracy Krohn
Founder22.4yrsUS$6.18m33%
$ 162.5m
Nancy Chang
Independent Director3.1yrsUS$275.69k0.15%
$ 715.3k
Virginia Boulet
Independent Director21.3yrsUS$275.69k0.37%
$ 1.8m
Daniel Conwill
Independent Director5.1yrsUS$275.69k0.17%
$ 831.1k
John Buchanan
Independent Presiding Director2.2yrsUS$275.69k0.12%
$ 587.0k
B. Stanley
Independent Director17.1yrsUS$280.69k0.33%
$ 1.6m
11.1yrs
Average Tenure
71yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: WTI's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.1 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/23 04:37
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/23 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

W&T Offshore, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey RobertsonBarclays
Daniel McSpiritBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Richard TullisCapital One Securities, Inc.