Q1 EPS Estimates for W&T Offshore Lowered by Zacks Research

W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:WTI) – Research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for W&T Offshore in a research note issued on Thursday, April 3rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the oil and gas company will post earnings per share of ($0.13) for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of ($0.12). The consensus estimate for W&T Offshore’s current full-year earnings is ($0.45) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for W&T Offshore’s Q3 2025 earnings at ($0.10) EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.08) EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($0.44) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.10) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.11) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.10) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.08) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.40) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($0.11) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.40) EPS.

Separately, StockNews.com lowered W&T Offshore from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 5th.

W&T Offshore Stock Performance

NYSE WTI opened at $1.15 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $169.04 million, a PE ratio of -2.66 and a beta of 0.94. W&T Offshore has a 1-year low of $1.14 and a 1-year high of $2.84. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $1.57 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 75.32, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.98.

W&T Offshore Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 17th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.49%. W&T Offshore’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -6.78%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On W&T Offshore

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WTI. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in W&T Offshore during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. US Bancorp DE acquired a new position in shares of W&T Offshore in the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Ethic Inc. bought a new position in W&T Offshore during the 4th quarter valued at $36,000. Boothbay Fund Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of W&T Offshore in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Finally, R Squared Ltd acquired a new stake in W&T Offshore during the fourth quarter worth about $54,000. 42.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

W&T Offshore Company Profile

W&T Offshore, Inc engages in the production, exploration, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. It focuses its operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded by Tracy W. Krohn in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.