Keisha Bandz
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Basic MaterialsAbout 67% of Analysts Rate Cabot Oil & Gas Stock as a ‘Buy’
Approximately 67% of the analysts covering Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) rate the stock a “buy.” The remaining 33.0% rate COG as a “hold.”
Earnings ReportCabot’s Q2 2018 Production Highlights: Forecasts for 2018
Cabot Oil & Gas has provided third-quarter production guidance of 2.1 billion–2.2 billion cubic feet per day.
Energy & UtilitiesCabot Oil & Gas Stock Down ~8% after Q2 2018 Earnings
Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) stock fell 7.7% after its Q2 earnings. Although COG missed its earnings estimates, it beat its revenue estimates.
Basic MaterialsChesapeake Energy’s Q2 2018 Results: Must-Knows
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) reported its second-quarter earnings today. The company reported revenue of ~$2.25 billion, narrowly missing analysts’ estimates.
Basic MaterialsEQT: Analysts’ Recommendations for the Stock
For EQT (EQT), ~61% of the analysts rated the stock as a “buy,” while 39% rated it as a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesEQT Stock Fell after Its Second-Quarter Earnings
Following EQT’s (EQT) second-quarter earnings release on July 26, its stock fell ~2%. EQT missed the revenue and earnings estimates.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Analysts Recommend for Hess Stock
Approximately 52% of analysts covering Hess (HES) recommend “hold,” ~43% recommend “buy,” and 5% rate it as “underperform.”
Energy & UtilitiesContinental Resources’ Stock Range before Its Earnings
The current implied volatility for Continental Resources (CLR) stock is ~39.46%, which is 0.81% higher than its 15-day average of ~39.14%.
Energy & UtilitiesAnalyzing Continental Resources’ Stock Performance
Continental Resources (CLR) stock has been on a consistent uptrend since the beginning of 2018. The stock has risen 12.6% year-to-date.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Has Noble Energy Stock Been Performing Recently?
Year-over-year, NBL stock has risen ~22.7%, while crude oil prices have surged 46.5% in the same period.
Basic MaterialsHow Will Noble Energy Fare in Q2 2018?
Noble Energy (NBL) plans to report its Q2 2018 earnings on August 3. The company’s Q2 revenue estimate stands at $1.13 billion.
Energy & UtilitiesA Look at the Short Interest Trends in Oasis Petroleum Stock
On July 20, short interest as a percentage of float in Oasis Petroleum (OAS) stock (its short interest ratio) was ~13.01%.
Energy & UtilitiesUsing Implied Volatility to Forecast Oasis’s Stock Price Range
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) stock’s current implied volatility is ~ 50.22%, which is ~2.08% higher than its 15-day average of 49.19%.
Energy & UtilitiesWall Street’s Recommendations for Oasis Petroleum Stock
Approximately 69% of the analysts surveying Oasis Petroleum (OAS) have rated it as a “buy,” and the remaining 31% have rated it as a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesWhiting Petroleum’s Short Interest Trends
Whiting Petroleum’s (WLL) short interest ratio (short interest as a percentage of float) is currently higher than it was a year ago, standing at ~13.34% in comparison to ~4.95%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Are Analysts’ Views on Whiting Petroleum Stock?
Of the analysts covering Whiting Petroleum (WLL) stock, 36.4% recommend “buy,” 45.5% recommend “hold,” and 12% have rated it as “underperform.”
Energy & UtilitiesApache Stock: What Are Analysts’ Recommendations?
On June 11, Argus upgraded Apache stock from “hold” to “buy.” On March 7, UBS initiated coverage on Apache stock with a “sell” rating.
Energy & UtilitiesForecasting Apache’s Stock Price Range
The current implied volatility in Apache’s stock (APA) is ~37.79%. In comparison, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) has an implied volatility of 17.8%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Has Been Driving Apache Stock Lately?
Apache (APA) stock hasn’t risen as much as its peers this year. On a YoY (year-over-year) basis, Apache stock has declined 6.85%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Analysts Expect for Oasis Stock in the Next 12 Months
Approximately 69% of the analysts covering Oasis Petroleum (OAS) have rated it as a “buy,” and the remaining 31% have rated it as a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s the Forecast for Oasis Stock ahead of Q2 Earnings?
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) stock has a current implied volatility of ~50.2%, which is ~1.95% higher than its 15-day average of 49.26%.
Earnings ReportWhat to Expect from Oasis Petroleum’s Q2 2018 Earnings
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) is expected to release its second-quarter earnings on August 1.
Basic MaterialsCabot Oil and Gas: Recent Short Interest Trends in the Stock
As of July 11, short interest as a percentage of float (the short interest ratio) in Cabot Oil and Gas’s (COG) stock was ~4.92%.
Basic MaterialsCabot Oil & Gas Stock: Wall Street Ratings and Recommendations
Approximately 66.7% of analysts rate Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) a “buy.” The rest of the 33.3% rated COG a “hold.” The average broker target price of $28.05 for the company implies a return of ~20.67% in the next 12 months.
Earnings ReportIncreased Takeaway Capacity to Boost Cabot’s Marcellus Volumes
The increasing growth in natural gas production from the Marcellus is constrained right now by the lack of available takeaway pipeline capacity to move it to new markets.
Basic MaterialsCOG’s Second-Quarter Revenue to Fall: Impact on Earnings
Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) plans to release its second-quarter earnings on July 27. Revenue estimates stand at ~$384.96 million.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Has Hess Corporation Stock Performed This Year?
Hess Corporation (HES) stock has mostly been on an uptrend since the beginning of this year.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s Whiting’s Stock Price Range Forecast?
The current implied volatility in Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is ~55.9%, which is 0.53% lower than its 15-day average of 56.19%.
Basic MaterialsForecasting Cabot Oil & Gas’s Stock Price
Cabot Oil & Gas’s (COG) current implied volatility is ~36%, 8.16% higher than its 15-day average of 33.31%.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnalysts’ Price Targets for Cabot Oil & Gas’s Next 12 Months
Approximately 66.66% of analysts covering Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) recommend “buy,” and 33.33% recommend “hold.”
Basic MaterialsCabot Oil & Gas’s Valuation Trends and Forecasts
Cabot Oil & Gas’s (COG) EV[1.enterprise value]-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio was ~11.57x in the first quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnadarko Petroleum’s Free Cash Flow Forecast
Anadarko Petroleum’s capex has mainly been showing an increasing trend since the first quarter of 2016. The free cash flow has been negative.
Energy & UtilitiesWall Street Analyst Sentiment for Whiting Petroleum Stock
Approximately 36.4% of Wall Street analysts rated Whiting Petroleum (WLL) a “buy” while 45.5% analysts rated it a “hold.”
Basic MaterialsForecasting CHK’s Stock Range Forecast Using Implied Volatility
The current implied volatility for Chesapeake Energy stock (CHK) is ~60%, ~3.3% higher than its 15-day average of 58%.
Company & Industry OverviewsCabot Oil & Gas’s Marcellus Position: Differentials and Economics
Cabot Oil & Gas’s EUR per 1,000 feet of lateral is 4.4 Bcfe—compared to the peer average of 2.17 Bcfe per 1,000 feet of lateral.
Company & Industry OverviewsCabot Oil & Gas’s Key Strategies and Initiatives for 2018
From 2018 to 2020, Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) expects to see a compound annual growth rate of 17%–21% in its production volumes.
Energy & UtilitiesCabot Oil & Gas’s Recent Stock Performance
Unlike its oil-weighted peers, Cabot Oil & Gas (COG) hasn’t risen much this year. The natural gas–weighted company’s stock has declined 4.5% YoY.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Chesapeake’s Net Debt Fell Last Quarter
Chesapeake Energy’s (CHK) net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA multiple in the first quarter was ~4.1x.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnadarko Petroleum’s Production Forecast for 2018
For 2018, Anadarko Petroleum (APC) provided a production forecast of 658 Mboed–685 Mboed or 671.5 at the mid-point. APC’s production volumes in 2017 were 672 Mboed.
Company & Industry OverviewsUpdate: Anadarko Petroleum’s Delaware Basin Operations
According to Anadarko Petroleum (APC), the company’s Delaware Basin position is three times the size of its contiguous core DJ Basin footprint and holds 8,500 feet of stacked oil potential.
Company & Industry OverviewsKey Update: Anadarko Petroleum’s DJ Basin Operations
Anadarko Petroleum’s (APC) DJ Basin upstream operations are to receive $1 billion–$1.5 billion in capex this year. Per Anadarko Petroleum management, free cash flow from the region is expected to surpass $1 billion.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s Been Driving Anadarko Petroleum’s Stock Lately?
Anadarko Petroleum (APC) stock has been surging since the beginning of this year, mirroring crude oil prices (UCO).
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s Apache’s Stock Price Forecast?
The current implied volatility in Apache’s stock (APA) is ~33.4%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Could Be Holding Back Apache Stock?
Apache stock (APA) has fallen 6.6% year-over-year driven by lackluster first-quarter earnings and increasing price differentials in the Permian.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Could Trade Tariffs Affect the US Upstream Sector?
Earlier this month, the White House made good on its threats and announced tariffs on Chinese goods worth $50 billion, including steel and aluminum.
Company & Industry OverviewsAppalachia and Haynesville Are Chesapeake Energy’s Mainstay
Chesapeake Energy will continue to focus on its natural gas assets. However, the company won’t lose sight of the value it expects to see from its oil assets.
Basic MaterialsChesapeake’s Earnings and Revenues Have Improved
Chesapeake Energy’s adjusted EPS in the first quarter was $0.34—higher than Wall Street analysts’ consensus EPS estimate of $0.27.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhiting Petroleum’s Improving Cost and Efficiencies in the Bakken
Whiting Petroleum’s well completion costs are expected to fall 25% from $9.1 billion in 2014 to $6.8 billion at the midpoint in 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsWLL’s Plans in the Williston Basin for the Rest of 2018
In the first quarter, Whiting Petroleum’s (WLL) total production volume was ~127.1 Mboepd.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhiting Petroleum’s Capex Plans for 2018
Whiting Petroleum’s (WLL) 2018 capital expenditure forecast is $750 million, compared to its capex of $912 million in 2017.
Energy & UtilitiesFactors Driving Whiting Petroleum Stock in 2018
Whiting Petroleum (WLL) stock has been rallying since the start of this year, rising ~79.0% year-to-date.
Energy & UtilitiesMost Analysts Recommend a ‘Buy’ for Anadarko Petroleum Stock
About 76% of the analysts covering Anadarko Petroleum (APC) have rated the stock a “buy,” and 21% have rated it a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesForecasting Oasis’s Stock Price Using Its Implied Volatility
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) stock’s implied volatility is ~45%, ~3% lower than its 15-day average of ~46.3%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s Causing Oasis Petroleum’s Stock Rise?
Oasis Petroleum (OAS) stock rose significantly in the run-up to the company’s Q1 2018 earnings release in early May, which didn’t disappoint.
Energy & UtilitiesMidstream Operaters Are Scrambling to Build a Permian Takeaway
Amid concerns over Permian pipeline takeaway capacity, several pipeline projects have been announced or have come online recently to accommodate rising Permian production.
Energy & UtilitiesRising Permian Production Has Been Straining Price Differentials
The Midland-WTI crude oil price differential and the Waha–Henry Hub natural gas price basis differential have widened since the beginning of 2018.
Energy & UtilitiesPermian Is Most Actively Drilled followed by Anadarko, Eagle Ford
The Permian Basin has developed into one of the most active drilling regions in the United States.
Energy & UtilitiesUS Tight Oil Growth Driven by Increasing New Well Productivity
According to the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration), US tight oil production has increased in part due to the increasing productivity of new wells.
Energy & UtilitiesLight Sweet Crude Oil Drives US Crude Oil Production Growth
According to the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration), recent growth in US crude oil production has been driven primarily by light, sweet crude oil.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Are the Short Interest Trends in Whiting Petroleum Stock?
On June 11, Whiting Petroleum’s (WLL) short interest ratio (short interest as a percentage of float) was ~16%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Are Analysts’ Ratings for Whiting Petroleum Stock?
Approximately 36.4% of Wall Street analysts have rated Whiting Petroleum (WLL) as a “buy,” while 45.5% of analysts have rated it as a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesImplied Volatility in Whiting Petroleum: Forecasting Stock Range
Current implied volatility in Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is ~49.9%, 0.20% higher than its 15-day average of 49.8%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s Happening with Whiting Petroleum Stock Recently?
Whiting Petroleum stock has been surging, rising ~2.8% in the five trading sessions leading up to June 11.
Energy & UtilitiesEstimating CHK’s Stock Range Forecast Using Implied Volatility
The current implied volatility for Chesapeake Energy stock (CHK) is ~64%, 6.2% lower than its 15-day average of 68%.
Energy & UtilitiesGauging EQT Corporation’s Capex and Free Cash Flow Trends
Let’s take a look at EQT Corporation’s (EQT) capex and free cash flow trends.
Energy & UtilitiesExisting and Planned Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
Pipeline projects under construction that cater to Northeastern US natural gas producers include Energy Transfer Partners’ (ETP) Rover Pipeline Project.
Energy & UtilitiesIncrease in Permitting and Drilling Activity in Appalachian Basin
With the expansion of regional pipeline capacity, Pennsylvania has seen an increase in permitting and drilling activity.
Energy & UtilitiesLatest Forecasts for US Natural Gas Production Growth
According to the EIA, near-term production growth will be supported by a growing demand in a low, stable natural gas price environment.
MiscellaneousThe Short Interest Trends in Whiting Petroleum Stock
Short interest in WLL jumped in November 2017 after the company announced its one-for-four reverse stock split decision.
MiscellaneousAbout 36% of Analysts Rate Whiting Petroleum Stock as a ‘Buy’
Approximately 36.4% of Wall Street analysts rated Whiting Petroleum (WLL) as a “buy,” and 45.5% of analysts rated it as a “hold.”
MiscellaneousWhat Are Wall Street’s Opinions on Chesapeake Energy Stock?
Of the analysts covering Chesapeake Energy (CHK), ~65.5% recommend “hold,” ~10.3% recommend “buy,” and 17.2% rate it as “underperform.”
MiscellaneousForecasting CHK’s Stock Price Based on Its Implied Volatility
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock’s implied volatility is ~71%.
MiscellaneousHow Chesapeake Energy Stock Moved Last Week
Key factors have been supporting CHK stock recently, including rising oil prices, strong earnings, higher production, and the company paying down its debt.
MiscellaneousHow Has Chesapeake Energy Stock Been Performing Lately?
CHK fell ~18% year-over-year, while XLE rose 14.3% year-over-year.
MiscellaneousHow ConocoPhillips Stock Has Performed Recently
COP stock has been mirroring movements in crude oil prices with a rise of ~48% year-over-year.
MiscellaneousCOP Posted Top Production, so Why the Year-over-Year Decline?
ConocoPhillips (COP) reported production of 1,269 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (or Mboed) in the first quarter.
Earnings ReportUpstream Companies with the Lowest EBITDA Multiples
As of the first quarter, Sandridge Energy’s (SD) EV-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio was ~2.77x. The company has a market capitalization of $529.83 million.
MiscellaneousStock Comparison: REI, TELL, CDEV, SD, and EGN
Tellurian stock has risen 25.4% YoY (year-over-year), Energen stock has risen 25.3% YoY, and Centennial stock has risen 24% YoY.
Earnings ReportWhich Upstream Companies Had the Lowest Leverage?
Ring Energy’s leverage ratio as of the first quarter was ~1.09x. The company’s assets are mainly financed by equity.
MiscellaneousCXO, SM, FANG, NBL, and SRCI’s Stock Performances
SRC Energy (SRCI) was clearly the outperformer among its peers. SRC Energy has risen 78% YoY (year-over-year).
Earnings ReportUpstream Companies with the Highest Operating Margins
In the first quarter, Concho Resources (CXO) reported operating margins of ~108%—compared to 173% in the first quarter of 2017.
MiscellaneousAnalyzing XEC, PXD, FANG, PVAC, and EOG’s Stock Prices
Penn Virginia has risen ~48.2% YoY. EOG Resources and Diamondback Energy have increased ~37% and 33.8%, respectively, during the same period.
MiscellaneousComparing Stocks: COP, OXY, DVN, EOG, and APC
ConocoPhillips (COP) was the outlier among its peers. ConocoPhillips has risen ~50.6% YoY, while Occidental Petroleum has risen ~42% YoY.
MiscellaneousWhat Can We Gauge from Chesapeake Energy’s Implied Volatility?
The current implied volatility for Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock is ~69.2%. The stock could close between $4.17 and $5.00 in the next seven days.
Energy & UtilitiesWhiting Petroleum Stock: What’s the Word on Wall Street?
Approximately 36.4% of Wall Street analysts rated Whiting Petroleum (WLL) as a “buy,” and 45.5% analysts rated it as a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesForecasting WLL’s Stock Range Using Implied Volatility
Current implied volatility in Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is ~44.9%.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat’s the Latest News on Chesapeake Energy Stock?
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock increased 18.5% in the week ending May 15. The stock was supported by higher crude oil prices (DBO) (UCO).
Energy & UtilitiesIs EP Energy Increasing Its Focus on Eagle Ford?
In February, EP Energy (EPE) announced that it had closed the acquisition of Carrizo Oil & Gas’s (CRZO) Eagle Ford assets.
Energy & UtilitiesPVAC Was One of the First to Announce an Eagle Ford Acquisition
On March 1, Penn Virginia Corporation completed the acquisition of Eagle Ford assets located primarily in Gonzales and Lavaca Counties.
Energy & UtilitiesMagnolia Oil & Gas to Buy EnerVest’s Eagle Ford Assets
In March, TPG Pace Energy Holdings agreed to acquire oil and gas assets from EnerVest within its South Texas division for ~$2.7 billion.
Energy & UtilitiesWhat Is SM Energy’s Stance on Eagle Ford?
On April 4, SM Energy (SM) announced the sale of its noncore assets worth $292.3 million.
Energy & UtilitiesUS Crude Oil Production Growth Forecast: Tight Oil Driving Growth
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has forecast that US crude oil production will average 10.7 million barrels per day this year.
Energy & UtilitiesForecasting Stock CHK’s Stock Price Using Implied Volatility
Chesapeake Energy stock’s (CHK) implied volatility is ~51.8%.
Energy & UtilitiesHow Chesapeake Energy Stock Has Been Doing
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock rose 5% in the week ended May 8, buoyed by higher crude oil prices (DBO) (UCO).
Energy & UtilitiesForecasting OAS Stock Price with Implied Volatility
The current implied volatility in Oasis Petroleum’s (OAS) stock is 47.23%. That’s ~12.4% lower than its 15-day average of ~54%.
Energy & UtilitiesWall Street Ratings for Oasis Petroleum Stock
Approximately 68.8% of analysts rated Oasis Petroleum (OAS) a “buy,” and around 31.3% rated it a “hold.”
Energy & UtilitiesWhiting Petroleum’s Implied Volatility and Stock Range
The current implied volatility in Whiting Petroleum is ~49.3%. The stock will likely close between $43.17 and ~$49.51 in the next seven days.
Energy & UtilitiesContinental Resources Stock Fell 3% after Its 1Q18 Earnings
At the end of 1Q18, Continental Resources had total debt of ~$6.2 billion, which is close to the company’s short-term goal of $6.0 billion.
Energy & UtilitiesWhy Did Apache Stock Fall after Its 1Q18 Earnings?
Following its 1Q18 earnings release after the market closed on May 2, Apache (APA) stock fell ~6%.
Energy & UtilitiesAnadarko Petroleum: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
Anadarko Petroleum’s average broker target price of $74.23 implies a potential return of ~12.4% for the stock over the next 12 months.