Woodside Energy
About: Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2010, Shell further decreased its shareholding to 24%. Woodside has the potential to become the most LNG-leveraged company globally.
Employees: 4,667
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Funds holding %
of 7,310 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
17% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.53M | Put options by funds: $1.31M
3% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 38
0.12% less ownership
Funds ownership: 1.36% [Q4 2024] → 1.24% (-0.12%) [Q1 2025]
9% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 85
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 271 [Q4 2024] → 263 (-8) [Q1 2025]
15% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $404M [Q4 2024] → $342M (-$62.1M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WDS.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about WDS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Woodside Energy signs LNG supply deal with PETRONAS unit
Australia's Woodside energy on Wednesday said it has entered an agreement with a unit of Petroliam Nasional to supply of 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually to Malaysia starting in 2028 for 15 years.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Woodside Energy: The Jewel In The Calcasieu Parish
I rate Woodside Energy a Strong Buy after its bold U.S. LNG expansion, attractive valuation, and sector-leading 7.48% dividend yield. The acquisition of Tellurian's Driftwood project (now Louisiana LNG) positions Woodside as a global LNG powerhouse with significant long-term cash flow potential. Woodside's rapid progress, strategic partnerships, and access to low-cost U.S. gas de-risk the project and offer a competitive edge in the LNG market.
Neutral
CNBC
2 weeks ago
Energy giants Baker Hughes, Woodside shy away from making oil forecasts as Iran-Israel conflict escalates
Two CEOs told CNBC that they are monitoring the situation, but would not predict the price of oil. There will be more significant price effects, they said, if Iran closes the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Negative
Reuters
1 month ago
Woodside Energy files arbitration proceedings against Senegal
Australia's Woodside Energy , which operates Senegal's Sangomar oil and gas field, has filed a complaint with the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, a filing seen by Reuters showed on Monday.
Positive
WSJ
1 month ago
Woodside Suggests Aramco Could Join Louisiana LNG Project
Woodside Energy floated the possibility of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., known as Aramco, buying a stake in its newly approved Louisiana LNG project after signing a collaboration agreement with the giant producer.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Woodside and Aramco Sign Collaboration Agreement
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Woodside Energy Ltd (Woodside) and Aramco entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement to explore global opportunities, including Aramco's potential acquisition of an equity interest in and LNG offtake from the Louisiana LNG project. Additionally, both companies are exploring opportunities for a potential collaboration in lower-carbon ammonia. Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill welcomed the collaboration agreement. “We are excited to explore new opportunities with Aramco.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Woodside Energy Group Ltd Annual General Meeting Address by Chair Richard Goyder and CEO Meg O'Neill
PERTH, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In accordance with the Listing Rules, please see attached announcement relating to the above, for release to the market. This announcement was approved and authorised for release by Woodside's Disclosure Committee. Forward-looking statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements with respect to Woodside's business and operations, market conditions, results of operations and financial condition, including, for example, but not limited to, statem.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Woodside Energy: Louisiana LNG FID Cements Growth Trajectory
Woodside Energy's share price has dropped 23% since July 2024, but the recent pullback presents a buying opportunity due to its promising future. The Louisiana LNG project, a $17.5 billion investment, is expected to double Woodside's LNG production and significantly boost operating cash flows by the end of the decade. Woodside has secured necessary offtake and investment partners, leading to the final investment decision for the Louisiana LNG project and ensuring its progress.
Positive
Reuters
2 months ago
Australia's Woodside Energy signs LNG supply deal with BP for Louisiana project
Australian oil and gas major Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it had signed a supply deal with BP , under which the British energy giant would supply natural gas to its Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Positive
WSJ
2 months ago
Woodside Energy Approves $17.5 Billion Louisiana LNG Development
Woodside Energy approved the $17.5 billion development of the Louisiana LNG project, betting on strong ongoing demand for traditional fuels and the U.S. as a key natural gas supplier to the global market.
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