- ARC Resources reported fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of C$0.63, surpassing the estimated C$0.53 but down from C$0.84 the previous year.
- Average production for the quarter was 382,341 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), a 4.7% increase year-over-year, though slightly below the estimate of 382,547 boe/d.
- For 2025, ARC Resources expects an increase in operating and free funds flow margins.
- First-quarter 2025 production is projected to range between 370,000 and 375,000 boe per day, with 63% being natural gas and 37% crude oil and liquids.
- ARC estimates its free funds flow for 2025 to be between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, with plans to allocate the entirety to shareholder returns through base dividends and share repurchases.
- Production at Attachie in the first quarter of 2025 is anticipated to be between 30,000 and 35,000 boe per day, consisting of approximately 60% condensate and natural gas liquids.
- The stock has a strong buy sentiment with 17 buys, 0 holds, and 0 sells as per recent analysis.
A look at Arc Resources Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
ARC Resources Ltd., an oil and gas exploration company operating in western Canada, is positioned for a promising long-term outlook based on Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid Growth score of 4 and a Momentum score of 4, ARC Resources demonstrates potential for future expansion and positive market performance. Additionally, the company is rated moderately well in terms of Value and Dividend at 3 each, indicating a stable financial foundation and potential returns for investors. However, ARC Resources shows lower resilience with a score of 2, suggesting some vulnerability to economic shocks or industry challenges.
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