# Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BTE · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE), nexqual.com/BTE" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 5.32 (-1.48% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 5.4 · day 5.19–5.5 · 52w 2.23–5.5 · market cap $3.72B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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)
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
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Oil & Gas E&P)
CRK (Comstock Resources, Inc.) USD 13.97 +1.45% · BSM (Black Stone Minerals, L.P.) USD 14.71 +0.82% · CRC (California Resources Corporatio) USD 52.96 -1.08% · CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) USD 13.33 -1.26% · CNX (CNX Resources Corporation) USD 35.73 +1.62% · MUR (Murphy Oil Corporation) USD 42.37 -1.37%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BTE · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.20 | $0.15 | +33.3% | $322.4M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.27 | $0.12 | +125.0% | $329.7M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.58 | $0.38 | +52.6% | $1.89B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $0.54 | $0.37 | +45.9% | $1.66B | 2 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2027-01-15 (includes earnings 2026-11-05): ±16.4%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 42.8% | ±16.4% |