Guide to buying Paramount Resources stock in Canada

Paramount Resources is an oil & gas e&p business based in Canada. Paramount Resources stocks (POU) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$29.63, which is an increase of 0.47% over the previous week. Paramount Resources employs 505 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$965.7 million.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Paramount Resources stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Paramount Resources stock in Canada.

Paramount Resources (POU) stock summary

Company stock name	Paramount Resources Ltd.
Stock ticker symbol	POU
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$29.22
High	C$29.96
Low	C$28.84
Close	C$29.63
Adjusted closing	C$29.63
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	493,026
52-week stock price range	C$14.11 – C$30.67
Where to buy Paramount Resources stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on March 22, 2026, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Paramount Resources stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Paramount Resources stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Paramount Resources stock from within Canada.

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Paramount Resources stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): POU)

This chart tracks Paramount Resources stock price performance over time.

Paramount Resources stock price

Paramount Resources's stock price at the last available market close was C$29.63 (as of March 22, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Paramount Resources's stock price was C$29.49. A full 30 days ago it was C$26.20, and a year ago it was C$17.85.

Is Paramount Resources stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Paramount Resources stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Paramount Resources stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Paramount Resources stock on the TSX because Paramount Resources stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Paramount Resources stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "POU."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Paramount Resources stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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Paramount Resources stock dividends

Paramount Resources dividend payout ratio: 2.29% of net profits

Recently Paramount Resources has paid out, on average, around 2.29% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.02% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Paramount Resources shareholders could enjoy a 2.02% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In Paramount Resources's case, that would currently equate to about C$0.70 per share.

While Paramount Resources's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that Paramount Resources is investing more in its future growth.

Paramount Resources's next dividend payout is expected around March 31, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy Paramount Resources stocks before March 16, 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

Paramount Resources stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Paramount Resources stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Paramount Resources's P/E ratio

  Paramount Resources's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 3x. In other words, Paramount Resources shares trade at around 3 times recent earnings.

• Paramount Resources's EBITDA

  Paramount Resources's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$326.7 million. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has Paramount Resources stock ever split?

Paramount Resources's stocks were split on a 1066:1000 basis on January 4, 2017. So, if you had owned 1000 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1066 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Paramount Resources stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 6.2% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Paramount Resources stocks, which in turn could have impacted Paramount Resources's stock price.

How volatile is Paramount Resources stock?

Over the last 12 months, Paramount Resources's stocks price has ranged from C$14.11 to as high as C$30.67. Paramount Resources's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.89. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Paramount Resources's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Paramount Resources's beta stock volatility rating.

Paramount Resources company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Paramount Resources's outstanding shares	C$4.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$441.8 million
Profit margin	133.45%
Revenue (TTM)	C$965.7 million
Return on assets (TTM)	0.97%
Return on equity (TTM)	40.23%
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$8.78
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$26.35
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$23.25

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on March 22, 2026.

Paramount Resources company profile

Paramount Resources Ltd., an energy company, explores for and develops conventional and unconventional petroleum and natural gas reserves and resources in Canada. It holds interests in the Willesden Green Duvernay development covering an area of 320,000 net acres of contiguous Duvernay rights located near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta; Sinclair development covering over 140,000 net acres of Montney rights located in the west of Grand Prairie, Alberta; and Kaybob properties that include approximately 110,000 net acres of Duvernay rights and approximately 180,000 net acres of Montney rights.

The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Calgary, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Paramount Resources

  What percentage of Paramount Resources is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 46.389% of Paramount Resources stocks are held by insiders and 8.251% by institutions.

  How many people work for Paramount Resources?
  Latest data suggests 505 work at Paramount Resources.

  When does the fiscal year end for Paramount Resources?
  Paramount Resources's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Paramount Resources based?
  Paramount Resources's address is: 888 ? 3rd Street SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 5C5

  What is Paramount Resources's ISIN number?
  Paramount Resources's international securities identification number is: CA6993202069

  What is Paramount Resources's CUSIP number?
  Paramount Resources's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 699320206

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Paramount Resources stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Paramount Resources stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Paramount Resources stock

• Can I buy Paramount Resources stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Paramount Resources stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Paramount Resources stock in our table here.

• How much is Paramount Resources stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on March 22, 2026), Paramount Resources stock is worth C$29.63 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Paramount Resources stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Paramount Resources stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Paramount Resources stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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