Whitehaven Coal Ltd (WHC)

Currency in AUD
7.810
-0.060(-0.76%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
7.8108.040
52 wk Range
6.6609.900
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
7.80 / 7.89
Prev. Close
7.81
Open
7.87
Day's Range
7.81-8.04
52 wk Range
6.66-9.9
Volume
3.14M
Average Volume (3m)
4.33M
1-Year Change
8.1717%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
8.747
Upside
+11.99%
Members' Sentiments
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Whitehaven Coal Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 8.747
(+11.99% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold8.05+3.07%7.85Maintain27/10/2026
JPMorgan
Buy9.70+24.20%9.80Maintain26/10/2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy8.95+14.60%8.45Maintain12/10/2026
JPMorgan
Buy9.80+25.48%9.30Maintain02/10/2026
Macquarie
Buy9.00+15.24%8.75Maintain30/09/2026

Whitehaven Coal Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Whitehaven Coal reported Q1 ROM production of 11M tonnes (up 3% QoQ) and saleable output of 8.5M tonnes, with unit costs at guidance low-end.
  • Port disruptions at RG Tanna and PWCS constrained sales to 7.5M tonnes and delayed cash inflow; shares fell 1.83% to $7.51 amid mixed results.
  • Net debt rose slightly to AUD 1.4B; average realized coal price increased 2% to AUD 226/tonne despite elevated diesel costs at AUD 1.38/liter.
  • Management maintained full-year guidance, expects stronger Q2 cash flow as inventory sells down and port operations normalize through December quarter.
  • Maules Creek extension approval anticipated by year-end; company remains unhedged on coal prices and fuel costs, citing decade-long policy preference.
Last Updated: 23/10/2026, 01:12
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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 0.49
Dividend Yield
1.27%
Industry Median 3.63%
Annualised payout
0.10
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+75.54%
Growth Streak

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.8x12.9x5.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.420.010.00
Price/Book
1.1x2.0x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.1x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.1%13.0%25.7%
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
303.63M37.00%2.37B
Other Institutional Investors
107.81M13.14%839.85M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
409.11M49.86%3.19B
Total
820.54M100.00%6.39B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
AustralianSuper Advice Pty Ltd11.88%97,493,131759,471
AustralianSuper Balanced6.69%54,873,482427,464

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FAQ

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

The Whitehaven Coal stock price today is 7.810 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 1.3%%.

What Is the Current Whitehaven Coal Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Whitehaven Coal (Sydney: WHC) market cap is 6.460B AUD.

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

The Whitehaven Coal EPS is currently 0.49 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Whitehaven Coal Earnings Date?

Whitehaven Coal's next earnings report will be released on 30/10/2026.

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 Neutral.

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 30/10/2026, Whitehaven Coal (WHC) is trading at a share price of 7.810 AUD, with a previous close of 7.810 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 7.810 AUD to 8.040 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 6.660 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 8.747 AUD, with a high estimate of 11 AUD and a low estimate of 6.3 AUD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +11.99% Upside potential.
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