Whitehaven Coal Ltd (WHC)

Currency in AUD
8.610
+0.270(+3.24%)
Delayed Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.3508.620
52 wk Range
5.9409.900
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
8.56 / 8.57
Prev. Close
8.34
Open
8.35
Day's Range
8.35-8.62
52 wk Range
5.94-9.9
Volume
1.54M
Average Volume (3m)
4.05M
1-Year Change
29.9094%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
8.268
Downside
-3.97%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Operates with a moderate level of debt

Whitehaven Coal Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 8.268
(-3.97% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold8.20-4.43%8.10MaintainAug 20, 2026
UBS
Hold7.80-9.09%8.00MaintainAug 20, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold8.10-5.59%8.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
UBS
Hold8.00-6.76%8.70MaintainJul 29, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold8.20-4.43%8.10UpgradeJul 08, 2026

Whitehaven Coal Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Whitehaven Coal achieved record production of 40.3M tonnes in FY2026, with underlying EBITDA of AUD 1.25B and NPAT of AUD 227M.
  • Unit costs improved to AUD 132/tonne from AUD 139, but revenue fell to AUD 5.4B as realized coal prices dropped 6% amid softer markets.
  • Shares fell 3.87% to $7.46 as FY2027 guidance showed lower midpoint production (38-41M tonnes) and higher CapEx (AUD 390-490M).
  • Company maintained net debt at AUD 1.33B (1.0x EBITDA) and increased shareholder returns via fully franked dividend and new buyback program.
  • Management expects unit costs of AUD 132-147/tonne for FY2027, citing productivity gains and lower diesel price assumptions of AUD 1.16/liter.
Last Updated: 19/08/2026, 02:54
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 18, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.39 / 77.90
Revenue / Forecast
2.92B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.48%
Dividend Yield
1.20%
Industry Median 3.57%
Annualised payout
0.10
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+75.54%
Growth Streak

WHC Income Statement

Compare WHC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WHC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
18.2x18.1x5.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.450.010.00
Price/Book
1.2x2.0x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x2.9x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.5%−1.2%22.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Whitehaven Coal Limited develops and operates coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. The company produces metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates mines, including open-cut and underground, located in the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales. The company sells coal in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Europe, and internationally. Whitehaven Coal Limited was founded in 1999 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Industry
Coal
Sector
Energy
Employees
6317
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
313.31M38.10%2.61B
Other Institutional Investors
100.58M12.23%838.85M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
408.43M49.67%3.41B
Total
822.32M100.00%6.86B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Australian Super Pty Ltd11.86%97,493,131813,093
AustralianSuper Balanced6.67%54,873,482457,645

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FAQ

What Is the Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Stock Price Today?

The Whitehaven Coal stock price today is 8.610 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Whitehaven Coal Trade On?

Whitehaven Coal is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Whitehaven Coal?

The stock symbol for Whitehaven Coal is "WHC."

What Is the Whitehaven Coal Market Cap?

As of today, Whitehaven Coal market cap is 7.010B AUD.

What Is Whitehaven Coal's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Whitehaven Coal EPS (TTM) is 0.480.

When Is the Next Whitehaven Coal Earnings Date?

Whitehaven Coal will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WHC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Whitehaven Coal Stock Split?

Whitehaven Coal has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Whitehaven Coal Have?

Whitehaven Coal has 6317 employees.

What is the current trading status of Whitehaven Coal (WHC)?

As of Aug 31, 2026, Whitehaven Coal (WHC) is trading at a price of 8.610 AUD, with a previous close of 8.340 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8.350 AUD to 8.620 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 5.940 AUD to 9.900 AUD.

What Is Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Whitehaven Coal is 8.268 AUD, with a high estimate of 10.5 AUD and a low estimate of 6.3 AUD. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -3.97% Downside potential.
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