Baytex's capital return framework maintains an annualized CAD 0.09 dividend; its renewed NCIB allows repurchase of up to 70.9 million shares through July 1, 2027.
Duvernay outlook
The company's Duvernay outlook targets 20,000-25,000 boe/d by 2029-2030 from 91,500 net acres and about 210 drilling locations.
Three-year production plan
Baytex's three-year plan targets 6%-8% production CAGR through 2028, implying about 80,000-85,000 boe/d by 2028.
2026 guidance and capital spending
Baytex lifted 2026 production guidance to about 72,000 boe/d, versus an original budget of about 71,000 boe/d.
2026 capital spending forecast held at about CAD 625 million, split 45% heavy oil and 55% light oil.