About Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC)
Whitehaven Coal Limited is a Thermal Coal company operating in the Energy sector.
WHC trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$7.81
- Market Cap
- A$6.41B
- 52-Week High
- A$9.90
- 52-Week Low
- A$6.66
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Thermal Coal
A$1,000 Invested in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC)
How much would A$1,000 invested in WHC be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in WHC 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) in 2025 would be worth A$1,098 as of November 2026, representing a +9.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WHC 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) in 2023 would be worth A$1,129 as of November 2026, representing a +12.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WHC 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) in 2021 would be worth A$3,850 as of November 2026, representing a +285.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WHC 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) in 2016 would be worth A$4,213 as of November 2026, representing a +321.3% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in WHC at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) at IPO would be worth A$7,152 as of November 2026, representing a +615.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 19+ years (232 months), Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.04% with a median return of +0.97%. The stock had 122 positive months (53%) and 109 negative months (47%). The best month in WHC's history was September 2007 with a +89.6% return, while the worst was January 2016 at -41.4%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.4%), and November the weakest (-4.1%).
WHC's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 10 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +173.8%, and the worst was 2015 at -53.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 19 years of trading history, Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHC) has delivered an average annual return of +37.83% with a median return of -12.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.39%. The stock posted gains in 9 years (47%) and losses in 10 years (53%).
WHC's best year was 2022 with a +289.82% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -55.49%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. WHC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 7 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.00% | A$7.66 | A$7.81 |
| 2025 | +28.15% | A$5.98 | A$7.66 |
| 2024 | -14.11% | A$6.96 | A$5.98 |
| 2023 | -12.00% | A$7.91 | A$6.96 |
| 2022 | +289.82% | A$2.03 | A$7.91 |
| 2021 | +58.66% | A$1.28 | A$2.03 |
| 2020 | -37.23% | A$2.04 | A$1.28 |
| 2019 | -30.18% | A$2.92 | A$2.04 |
| 2018 | +5.34% | A$2.77 | A$2.92 |
| 2017 | +73.47% | A$1.60 | A$2.77 |
| 2016 | +272.86% | A$0.43 | A$1.60 |
| 2015 | -50.00% | A$0.86 | A$0.43 |
| 2014 | -26.70% | A$1.17 | A$0.86 |
| 2013 | -45.43% | A$2.14 | A$1.17 |
| 2012 | -27.15% | A$2.94 | A$2.14 |
| 2011 | -20.35% | A$3.69 | A$2.94 |
| 2010 | +29.88% | A$2.84 | A$3.69 |
| 2009 | +277.21% | A$0.75 | A$2.84 |
| 2008 | -55.49% | A$1.69 | A$0.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WHC
What sector is WHC in? ▼
WHC operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Thermal Coal industry.
How has WHC performed historically? ▼
Over 19 years of trading history, WHC has posted gains in 9 years (47% of the time). The best year was 2022 with a +289.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WHC? ▼
You can invest in WHC through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WHC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026