Baytex Energy
About: Baytex Energy Corp is an oil and gas company. Geographically, the group operates in Canada and the United States. The company derives a majority of revenue from Canada. Its Canada segment includes the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada.
Employees: 367
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Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
88% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 64 | Existing positions reduced: 34
29% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.09M | Put options by funds: $1.61M
5.36% more ownership
Funds ownership: 24.28% [Q4 2024] → 29.63% (+5.36%) [Q1 2025]
5% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 21
4% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $492M [Q4 2024] → $511M (+$18.8M) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 153 [Q4 2024] → 151 (-2) [Q1 2025]
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BTE.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about BTE published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
4 days ago
Baytex Announces Granting of Exemptive Relief Regarding Its Normal Course Issuer Bid Program
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2025) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex") today announced it obtained an exemption order from the Canadian securities regulators which permits Baytex to purchase up to 10 percent of the "public float" (within the meaning of the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX")) of its common shares through the New York Stock Exchange and other U.S.-based trading systems as part of Baytex's shareholder return strategy, including the current normal course issuer bid announced on June 24, 2025 (the "Current Bid"). Absent this exemptive relief, Baytex's purchases under a normal course issuer bid on markets other than the TSX would be limited to not more than 5 percent of its outstanding common shares over any twelve-month period.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
2 weeks ago
Baytex Announces Extension to Bank Credit Facilities
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2025) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex" or the "company") is pleased to announce that it has received strong support from its lending syndicate to extend its bank credit facilities. The US$1.1 billion revolving credit facilities have been extended by one year, from May 2028 to June 2029.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
3 weeks ago
Baytex Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2025) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex" or the "company") is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted the company's notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The renewed NCIB allows Baytex to purchase up to 66,244,464 common shares during the 12-month period commencing July 2, 2025 and ending July 1, 2026 or such earlier time as the NCIB is completed or terminated at the option of Baytex.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Baytex Energy: The Importance Of The Eagle Ford
Baytex Energy has transitioned from a heavy oil operator to a light oil producer with heavy oil exposure. The Eagle Ford acquisition brings lower operating costs and premium oil pricing. The market hasn't fully recognized these changes.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Baytex Energy: Increased Focus On Debt Reduction
Baytex is now projected to generate US$166 million in free cash flow in 2025 at current strip. It trimmed its capex budget by 4% in response to weak oil prices. More reductions would be expected for 2026 if oil prices remain low, although it should be able to generate a slight amount of FCF while maintaining production at high-$50s oil.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Baytex Energy: Prioritizing Free Cash Flow And Debt Repayment
Baytex Energy is prioritizing debt repayment. The company's U.S. production, particularly in the Eagle Ford, is being cut back due to trade war threats and potential recession impacts. Mr. Market focus remains on the uncertain future and weakening oil prices.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Ector - SVP, Capital Markets and IR Eric Greager - President and CEO Chad Kalmakoff - CFO Chad Lundberg - COO Conference Call Participants Menno Hulshof - TD Cowen Dennis Fong - CIBC World Markets Greg Pardy - RBC Capital Markets Operator Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
2 months ago
Baytex Reports Shareholder Meeting Results
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2025) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) reports that all matters presented for approval at the annual meeting of shareholders held today were approved. A total of 335,327,771 common shares being 43.53% of Baytex's issued and outstanding shares were represented at the meeting.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Baytex Energy (BTE) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
Baytex Energy (BTE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.10 per share. This compares to loss of $0.01 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Newsfile Corp
2 months ago
Baytex Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2025) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex" or the "Company") reports its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (all amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted). "Baytex efficiently executed its exploration and development program and delivered first quarter results consistent with our full-year plan," said Eric T.
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