W&T Offshore (WTI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

W&T Offshore, Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused primarily on offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The company acquires, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas reserves, operating a portfolio of producing properties that encompasses both shallow-water and deepwater assets. W&T Offshore leverages its technical expertise and asset management capabilities to optimize field development and production efficiency across its portfolio.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, W&T Offshore has built a track record of disciplined growth through strategic acquisitions and targeted exploration activities. Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint to include numerous leaseholds and platforms within the central and western Gulf of Mexico. Its operations encompass all phases of offshore production, from well planning and drilling to facilities operations and maintenance, supported by a network of third-party service providers and drilling contractors.

Under the leadership of Karl F. Cahill, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since the early 2000s, W&T Offshore has navigated the cyclical nature of the energy industry by emphasizing cost control, cash flow generation and selective investment in high-return opportunities. The company maintains a lean organizational structure, with senior management teams based in offices near its principal operating areas. Through a combination of enhanced recovery techniques, reservoir optimization and disciplined capital allocation, W&T Offshore strives to deliver stable production and long-term reserve replacement for its shareholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.09 to $2.25
• 50-Day Range: $1.68 to $2.27
• 52-Week Range: $1.09 to $2.49
• Volume: 1.85 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.74 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $312.26 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 1.90%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

W&T Offshore Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

W&T Offshore scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 252nd out of 271 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for W&T Offshore.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for W&T Offshore are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.45) to ($0.43) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of W&T Offshore is -2.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of W&T Offshore is -2.78, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

21.41% of the float of W&T Offshore has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

W&T Offshore has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in W&T Offshore has recently increased by 2.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

W&T Offshore pays a meaningful dividend of 1.79%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

W&T Offshore does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

21.41% of the float of W&T Offshore has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

W&T Offshore has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in W&T Offshore has recently increased by 2.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.99

News Sentiment

W&T Offshore has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for W&T Offshore this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

36 people have searched for WTI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 260% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added W&T Offshore to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, W&T Offshore insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

33.60% of the stock of W&T Offshore is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

42.88% of the stock of W&T Offshore is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WTI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WTI shares performed this year?

W&T Offshore's stock was trading at $1.66 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WTI shares have increased by 27.4% and is now trading at $2.1150.

How were W&T Offshore's earnings last quarter?

W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 4th. The oil and gas company reported ($0.08) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.14) by $0.06. The oil and gas company earned $122.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $131.30 million.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are W&T Offshore's major shareholders?

W&T Offshore's top institutional investors include Voya Investment Management LLC (0.01%).
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of W&T Offshore?

Shares of WTI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of W&T Offshore own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that W&T Offshore investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), AUO (AUOTY), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/04/2025
• Record date for 8/25 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/25 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/25/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - US EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WTI
• CIK: 1288403
• Web: www.wtoffshore.com
• Phone: (713) 626-8525
• Fax: 713-626-8527
• Employees: 320
• Year Founded: 1983

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.76)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$87.14 million
• Net Margins: -22.62%
• Pretax Margin: -25.33%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -7.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.19
• Quick Ratio: 1.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $525.26 million
• Price / Sales: 0.59
• Cash Flow: $0.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.94
• Book Value: ($0.36) per share
• Price / Book: -5.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 148,340,000
• Free Float: 98,497,000
• Market Cap: $310.77 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.65