Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $152.3846.

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Chord Energy in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Roth Capital reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 price target on shares of Chord Energy in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Chord Energy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Chord Energy from $185.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Scotiabank lifted their target price on shares of Chord Energy from $114.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd.

Chord Energy Stock Down 0.9%

Chord Energy stock opened at $131.35 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a current ratio of 1.22 and a quick ratio of 0.96. Chord Energy has a fifty-two week low of $84.25 and a fifty-two week high of $151.95. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $128.03 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $125.33. The firm has a market cap of $7.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.80 and a beta of 0.48.

Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $6.44 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.55 by ($0.11). The business had revenue of $2.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion. Chord Energy had a return on equity of 10.18% and a net margin of 13.42%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 128.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.79 earnings per share. As a group, analysts forecast that Chord Energy will post 18.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Chord Energy Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. Chord Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.85%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, COO Darrin J. Henke sold 1,276 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.97, for a total value of $186,257.72. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 21,157 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,088,287.29. This represents a 5.69% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Douglas E. Brooks sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.14, for a total value of $1,065,120.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 10,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,425,263.70. The trade was a 42.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 10,776 shares of company stock worth $1,459,233 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.79% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Chord Energy by 15.6% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,053,045 shares of the company’s stock valued at $190,346,000 after purchasing an additional 277,588 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in shares of Chord Energy by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 1,809,526 shares of the company’s stock worth $167,743,000 after purchasing an additional 104,373 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Chord Energy by 27.1% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,547,732 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,078,000 after purchasing an additional 329,565 shares in the last quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. increased its position in shares of Chord Energy by 18.4% during the 4th quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 1,243,850 shares of the company’s stock worth $115,305,000 after purchasing an additional 193,469 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sourcerock Group LLC lifted its holdings in Chord Energy by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sourcerock Group LLC now owns 1,031,973 shares of the company’s stock valued at $99,947,000 after purchasing an additional 20,916 shares during the last quarter. 97.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chord Energy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Chord Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong revenue growth: Chord Energy reported second-quarter revenue of $2.17 billion, well above the $1.62 billion consensus estimate and 128.6% higher than the year-ago period. The company also generated $6.44 in adjusted earnings per share, indicating solid operating performance despite falling slightly short of expectations. Chord Energy Boosts Cash Returns After Strong Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Higher cash returns planned: Beginning in the third quarter of 2026, Chord said it intends to return at least 75% of adjusted free cash flow to shareholders. The policy could support the stock by increasing the potential for dividends and other capital distributions. Chord targets at least 75% of adjusted free cash flow returned to shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared: The company declared a $1.30-per-share dividend payable September 4 to shareholders of record August 20. The dividend represents an annualized yield of approximately 3.9%, reinforcing Chord’s shareholder-return appeal. Chord Energy dividend and stock information
• Neutral Sentiment: Results largely driven by expectations: Earnings-call materials and the Q2 presentation provide additional detail on production, costs and the company’s outlook, which investors will assess alongside commodity prices and future free-cash-flow generation. Chord Energy Corporation 2026 Q2 Results Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed estimates: Second-quarter earnings per share of $6.44 were $0.11 below the $6.55 consensus forecast, which may be weighing on the stock despite the substantial revenue beat.
• Negative Sentiment: Director sold shares: Director Douglas E. Brooks sold 8,000 shares for approximately $1.07 million, reducing his ownership by 42.77%. Although one insider transaction does not establish a trend, the sale can create a modest negative sentiment signal. SEC insider transaction filing

Chord Energy Company Profile

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD), formerly known as Oasis Petroleum Inc, is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chord Energy emerged from financial restructuring in early 2021 and rebranded in October 2022 to reflect its renewed strategic vision.

The company’s core operations are concentrated in two prolific U.S. resource plays: the Williston Basin across North Dakota and Montana, and the Delaware Basin spanning parts of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.