Paramount Resources (POU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Paramount Resources Ltd is a Canadian energy company that explores, develops, produces, and markets natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The company takes part in exploration and production in Alberta and British Columbia. Sales for Paramount's products are priced in a multitude of markets that span the United States and Canada. Depending on the product, contracts can have daily, monthly, or long-term agreements. Assets for exploration and production are acquired by way of royalties that are paid to provincial governments and freehold landowners.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: C$20.01 to C$20.30
• 50-Day Range: C$15.13 to C$19.93
• 52-Week Range: C$14.33 to C$32.89
• Volume: 151,715 shs
• Average Volume: 794,201 shs
• Market Capitalization: C$3.01 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.28
• Dividend Yield: 8.91%
• Price Target: C$23.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

POU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have POU shares performed this year?

Paramount Resources' stock was trading at C$31.82 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, POU stock has decreased by 36.5% and is now trading at C$20.21.
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How were Paramount Resources' earnings last quarter?

Paramount Resources Ltd. (TSE:POU) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 7th. The company reported $0.64 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.28. Paramount Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.06% and a net margin of 18.92%.

How do I buy shares of Paramount Resources?

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What other stocks do shareholders of Paramount Resources own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Paramount Resources investors own include Intact Financial (IFC), Constellation Software (CSU), AutoCanada (ACQ), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), AbbVie (ABBV) and Vermilion Energy (VET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/07/2024
• Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/15/2025
• Record date for 4/30 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend: 5/15/2025
• Record date for 5/30 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/30/2025
• Today: 6/09/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: TSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: TSE:POU
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.paramountres.com
• Phone: +1-403-2903600
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 579
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: C$23.33
• High Stock Price Target: C$31.00
• Low Stock Price Target: C$20.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$2.44
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.28
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.36
• P/E Growth: 0.14
• Net Income: C$366.00 million
• Net Margins: 18.92%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 10.06%
• Return on Assets: 5.97%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.06
• Current Ratio: 0.62
• Quick Ratio: 0.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: C$1.93 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.56
• Cash Flow: C$0.04 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 512.50
• Book Value: C$24.61 per share
• Price / Book: 0.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 148,877,997
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: C$3.01 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 3.04