Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, National Bank Financial Analyst Says

Strathcona Resources (TSE:SCR) had its target price hoisted by equities researchers at National Bank Financial from C$32.00 to C$41.00 in a research report issued on Friday,BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. National Bank Financial’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 3.90% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Scotiabank lowered their price objective on Strathcona Resources from C$40.00 to C$33.00 in a research report on Tuesday, December 30th. Roth Mkm set a C$40.00 target price on shares of Strathcona Resources and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. TD Securities decreased their target price on shares of Strathcona Resources from C$27.00 to C$25.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. ATB Cormark Capital Markets lowered their price target on shares of Strathcona Resources from C$42.00 to C$32.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Strathcona Resources from C$35.00 to C$36.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of C$33.25.

Strathcona Resources Trading Down 0.1%

TSE SCR opened at C$39.46 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of C$8.45 billion, a PE ratio of 7.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -2.02 and a beta of 2.61. Strathcona Resources has a 1-year low of C$22.75 and a 1-year high of C$45.09. The stock has a 50-day moving average of C$28.97 and a 200-day moving average of C$34.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 11.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.94.

Trending Headlines about Strathcona Resources

Here are the key news stories impacting Strathcona Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a C$0.30 quarterly dividend (C$1.20 annualized) with an implied yield of ~3.0%; ex-dividend date is Mar 20 and record/payment dates are Mar 27 — supports income-focused demand and signals cash-flow strength. Globe and Mail: Q4/FY2025 results and dividend
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial raised its price target to C$41.00 and kept an “outperform” rating — a bullish institutional endorsement that may support buying interest. BayStreet.CA: NBF rating
• Positive Sentiment: Company’s Q4/FY2025 report included year-end reserves and board approval to commence a normal-course issuer bid (NCIB) — buybacks plus a dividend can be perceived as shareholder-friendly and may underpin the share price. Globe and Mail: NCIB and reserves
• Neutral Sentiment: Roth MKM set a C$40.00 price target — roughly in line with the current level; not a strong directional signal but adds another reference point for investors. AmericanBankingNews: Roth MKM PT
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC raised its target to C$36.00 but kept a “sector perform” rating; the target remains below the market price, making this a mixed signal (upgrade in attention but conservative valuation). BayStreet.CA: RBC rating
• Negative Sentiment: TD Securities cut its price target from C$27.00 to C$25.00 and maintained a “hold” rating — a notable downward revision that could pressure sentiment among more conservative investors. BayStreet.CA / Tickerreport: TD cut

Strathcona Resources Company Profile

Strathcona Resources Ltd. is a Canada-based oil and gas producers with operations focused on thermal oil, enhanced oil recovery and liquids-rich natural gas. The Company has three operations, including Lloydminster Heavy Oil, Cold Lake Thermal Oil and Montney. The Lloydminster Heavy Oil segment has multiple large oil-in-place reservoirs with existing and expanding enhanced oil recovery (EOR) opportunities primarily located in southwest Saskatchewan. Its Saskatchewan thermal properties rely on the same steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) processes as its Cold Lake Thermal properties.