Whitehaven Coal Ltd (WHC)

Currency in AUD
8.105
+0.035(+0.43%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.0408.150
52 wk Range
5.9409.900
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
8.11 / 8.12
Prev. Close
8.07
Open
8.09
Day's Range
8.04-8.15
52 wk Range
5.94-9.9
Volume
685.94K
Average Volume (3m)
4.1M
1-Year Change
19.2647%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
8.268
Upside
+2.01%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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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
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 8.268
(+2.01% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold8.20+1.11%8.10Maintain20/08/2026
UBS
Hold7.80-3.82%8.00Maintain20/08/2026
JPMorgan
Hold8.10-0.12%8.00Maintain29/07/2026
UBS
Hold8.00-1.36%8.70Maintain29/07/2026
Goldman Sachs
Hold8.20+1.11%8.10Upgrade08/07/2026

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
18/08/2026
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
1.23%
Industry Median 3.59%
Annualised payout
0.10
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+75.54%
Growth Streak

Compare WHC to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WHC
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.3x20.1x5.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.430.010.00
Price/Book
1.1x2.1x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x2.9x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.6%−3.0%24.4%
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
312.81M38.04%2.55B
Other Institutional Investors
100.54M12.23%820.42M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
408.97M49.73%3.34B
Total
822.32M100.00%6.71B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Australian Super Pty Ltd11.86%97,493,131795,544
AustralianSuper Balanced6.67%54,873,482447,768

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FAQ

What Is the Whitehaven Coal (Sydney: WHC) Share Price Today?

The Whitehaven Coal stock price today is 8.105 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Whitehaven Coal?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Whitehaven Coal is "WHC."

Does Whitehaven Coal Pay Dividends? What’s The Current WHC Dividend Yield?

Yes, WHC Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Whitehaven Coal dividend yield is 1.24%.

What Is the Current Whitehaven Coal Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Whitehaven Coal (Sydney: WHC) market cap is 6.690B AUD.

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

The Whitehaven Coal EPS is currently 0.480 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Whitehaven Coal Earnings Date?

Whitehaven Coal's next earnings report will be released on 29/10/2026.

Is WHC a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Whitehaven Coal moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for WHC stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Whitehaven Coal Stock Split?

Whitehaven Coal has split 0 times. (See the WHC stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Whitehaven Coal Have?

Whitehaven Coal has 6317 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 27/08/2026, Whitehaven Coal (WHC) is trading at a share price of 8.105 AUD, with a previous close of 8.070 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8.040 AUD to 8.150 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 +2.01% Upside potential.
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