Woodside Energy Group Maintains Hold Rating with A$25 Price Target

Macquarie analyst Mark Wiseman has maintained a Hold rating for Woodside Energy Group with a price target of A$25.00. The analyst consensus is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of A$27.36, representing a 4.51% upside. Corporate insider sentiment is negative, with an increase in insiders selling their shares over the past quarter.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (NYSE: WDS) reported its second-quarter earnings on August 19, 2025. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.65, slightly below the estimated EPS of $0.69, but generated revenue of approximately $6.59 billion, surpassing the estimated revenue of about $6.58 billion [1]. This indicates strong revenue performance despite the EPS miss.

Woodside Energy is focusing on strategic growth and expansion in the LNG sector, with a significant investment partnership with Stonepeak for a $17.5 billion project in Louisiana. Despite a decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, the company is maintaining a healthy financial status with a P/E ratio of approximately 9.23, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, and an earnings yield of about 10.83% [1].

Macquarie analyst Mark Wiseman has maintained a Hold rating for Woodside Energy Group with a price target of A$25.00. The analyst consensus is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of A$27.36, representing a 4.51% upside. Corporate insider sentiment is negative, with an increase in insiders selling their shares over the past quarter [2].

Woodside Energy Group is a prominent player in the energy sector, focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other energy resources. The company's robust global portfolio and strategic growth initiatives have reinforced its position in the industry, despite facing challenges.

References:
[1] https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/woodside-energy-group-wds-earnings-report-highlights
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/HESM/competitors-and-alternatives/