Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Stock Price & Analysis
Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) closed at USD 5.32 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 5.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 5.19–5.5 on volume of 26,101,109 shares. Market capitalization is $3.72B, with a 52-week range of USD 2.23–5.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
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Key facts (BTE)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BTE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +124.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +68.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.2, revenue estimate $322M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BTE)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BTE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Den Berg Management I | 0.14% | $659K | Reduced -0.8% |
Analysts (BTE)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BTE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +124.0% | +68.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +124.7% | +10.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.4% | 51.4% |
| Max drawdown | -27.4% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -75.8% (Jun 2022→May 2025) |
BTE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.20 | $0.15 | +33.3% | $322.4M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.27 | $0.12 | +125.0% | $329.7M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.58 | $0.38 | +52.6% | $1.89B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.54 | $0.37 | +45.9% | $1.66B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.32 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.48% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 5.4 |
| Open | USD 5.45 |
| Day Range | USD 5.19 – 5.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.23 – 5.5 |
| Volume | 26,101,109 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.72B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BTE)
Nexqual's technical model rates BTE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.66 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 4.83) |
| MACD | 0.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (BTE)
Wall Street analysts rate BTE "Buy" based on 12 analysts, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (BTE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $322.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.08 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.09 vs est 0.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.26 vs est 0.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.07 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BTE)
| Total Revenue | $1.67B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +51.30% |
| Gross Margin | +59.01% |
| Operating Margin | +40.84% |
| Profit Margin | -42.86% |
| ROE | -8.77% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.07 |
| Current Ratio | 2.82 |
| Total Cash | $720.34M |
| Total Debt | $149.48M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BTE)
Nexqual rates Baytex Energy Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -21% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 59%, operating 41% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CAD 720M cash vs CAD 149M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 1.05B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -9%, ROA 0.9% |
Ownership (BTE)
| Insider Ownership | +0.62% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +61.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 699.20M |
| Float | 696.21M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Leadership (BTE)
Baytex Energy Corp. is led by Chad E. Lundberg, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Chad E. Lundberg |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Chad L. Kalmakoff C.A. |
| Chief Operating Officer | Kendall D. Arthur |
Major Backers & Investors (BTE)
Notable institutional backers of Baytex Energy Corp. include Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd, Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P., Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd | 7.12% |
| Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. | 4.55% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 3.55% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.69% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.63% |
| Ninepoint Partners LP | 2.46% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.28% |
| TD Asset Management, Inc | 2.19% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.75% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
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