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Earnings Flash (KEL.TO) Kelt Exploration Posts Q1 Basic and Diluted $0.09 Vs $0.10 and $0.09 a Year Earlier

Earnings Flash (KEL.TO) Kelt Exploration Reports Q1 Petroleum and Nat Gas Sales of C$168.1M, Up 18% YoY

CIBC Picks Cenovus, Kelt, Suncor, Tamarack, Tenaz, Whitecap as Its Top Ideas for Canadian Oil Equities

CIBC Capital Markets said Friday its top ideas for Canadian oil equities in the first quarter include Cenovus Energy (CVE.TO), Kelt Exploration (KEL.TO), Suncor Energy (SU.TO), Tamarack Valley Energy (TVE.TO), Tenaz Energy (TNZ.TO) and Whitecap Resources (WCP.TO).CIBC said Canadian oil equities showed strong performance in the first quarter, driven by geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.Oil prices and U.S Gulf Coast crack spreads increased by 78% and 200% during the quarter, respectively, helping improve realizations for liquids-focused producers and integrated companies, CIBC said.Due to the oil price spike, CIBC expects meaningful tailwinds for Suncor and Cenovus, while Imperial Oil (IMO.TO) could face a headwind.Higher oil prices could also drive working capital adjustments, which could increase net debt levels for the integrateds, CIBC added.CIBC said Canadian LNG projects look increasingly attractive for supply security amid the Middle East conflict. As a result, CIBC expects the LNG Canada Phase 2 and Ksi Lisims LNG projects to be sanctioned in 2026.Price: $84.28, Change: $+0.59, Percent Change: +0.70%

RBC Expects Canadian E&P Companies to Discuss Use of Free Cash Flows During Q1 Earnings Season

RBC Capital Markets on Monday said it expects Canadian oil and gas exploration and production companies to discuss the use of free cash flows amid higher crude prices during the earnings reporting season for the first quarter.RBC expects the companies to outline their near-term focus on higher buybacks and debt repayment, with capital programs to increase later this year if pricing remains robust.According to RBC, AECO natural-gas prices experienced a brief rebound during the first quarter, but have since pulled back as supplies have remained robust, keeping pace with increased demand from LNG Canada.RBC said its estimates are largely above FactSet consensus forecasts for now.The earnings season will kick off April 20 with PrairieSky Royalty (PSK.TO) reporting after market close.Price: $10.11, Change: $+0.01, Percent Change: +0.10%