Chord Energy (CHRD) Stock Overview
Operates as an independent exploration and production company in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$138.00 |
| 52 Week High | US$151.95 |
| 52 Week Low | US$84.25 |
| Beta | 0.40 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.87% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.84% |
| 1 Year Change | 50.15% |
| 3 Year Change | -5.67% |
| 5 Year Change | 49.89% |
| Change since IPO | 345.16% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 26
CHRD: Higher Oil Deck And Light Hedging Will Drive Future Cash Flow Upside
Chord Energy's updated fair value estimate has edged up by about $3.66 to $215.72, as analysts adjust price targets higher on the back of revised oil price assumptions, slightly firmer profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple, even as modeled revenue growth is set at a more conservative level. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy has been consistently constructive, with a series of upward price target revisions and supportive ratings as analysts reset their models around higher oil price assumptions and updated capital plans.Seeking Alpha • May 22
Chord Energy: A Bakken Consolidator At 7.5x Earnings
Summary Chord Energy is rated a buy, trading at 7.5x forward earnings with a 17.5% FCF yield and only 0.4x leverage. CHRD’s XTO acquisition added superior acreage, positioned it as the Bakken’s consolidator, and management signals more disciplined M&A ahead. Operational advances—four-mile laterals, AI-optimized lift, and improved decline rates—set up a 2027 production inflection without extra capital. Risks include oil price sensitivity, execution on future deals, and timing of XTO production lift, but these are reflected in current valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • May 26
CHRD: Higher Oil Deck And Light Hedging Will Drive Future Cash Flow Upside
Chord Energy's updated fair value estimate has edged up by about $3.66 to $215.72, as analysts adjust price targets higher on the back of revised oil price assumptions, slightly firmer profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple, even as modeled revenue growth is set at a more conservative level. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy has been consistently constructive, with a series of upward price target revisions and supportive ratings as analysts reset their models around higher oil price assumptions and updated capital plans.Seeking Alpha • May 22
Chord Energy: A Bakken Consolidator At 7.5x Earnings
Summary Chord Energy is rated a buy, trading at 7.5x forward earnings with a 17.5% FCF yield and only 0.4x leverage. CHRD’s XTO acquisition added superior acreage, positioned it as the Bakken’s consolidator, and management signals more disciplined M&A ahead. Operational advances—four-mile laterals, AI-optimized lift, and improved decline rates—set up a 2027 production inflection without extra capital. Risks include oil price sensitivity, execution on future deals, and timing of XTO production lift, but these are reflected in current valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
CHRD: Higher Oil Deck And Light Hedging Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Chord Energy's analyst price target has moved sharply higher, with a fair value estimate shifting from about $155 to roughly $212, as analysts factor in higher long term oil price decks, stronger expected profit margins, and a slightly richer forward P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a strong wave of optimism around Chord Energy, with multiple bullish analysts lifting price targets and, in some cases, ratings.
Narrative Update • Apr 19
CHRD: Higher Long Term Oil Decks Will Support Bakken Scale Upside
Analysts have lifted the Chord Energy fair value estimate from $137.94 to $162.11, as higher long term oil price assumptions and updated P/E expectations filter through a series of raised price targets across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates paint a mixed but generally constructive picture for Chord Energy, with many firms revising price targets and assumptions around long term oil pricing, cash flow and capital efficiency.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
CHRD: Recalibrated Oil Decks Will Pressure Long Term Cash Flow Expectations
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Chord Energy from $97 to $114. The updated assessment is primarily linked to higher long-term oil price assumptions, expectations for stronger profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple noted in recent research.Narrative Update • Mar 22
CHRD: Bakken Scale And Buybacks Will Face Shifting Oil And Geopolitical Pressures
Narrative Update on Chord Energy The updated analyst price target for Chord Energy moves from about $129 to about $138. Analysts point to higher long term oil price assumptions, Chord's oil leverage and cash flow sensitivity, and incremental free cash flow durability as key reasons for the shift.Narrative Update • Mar 08
CHRD: Bakken Scale And Buybacks Will Meet Mixed Macro And Geopolitical Risks
Analysts have raised their blended price target for Chord Energy to $128.65 from $124.11, reflecting updated views on geopolitical risk, commodity price assumptions and valuation multiples across recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Chord Energy reflects a split between bullish analysts who are lifting price targets on changing commodity assumptions and geopolitical risk, and bearish analysts who are trimming targets or downgrading as they reassess macro drivers and valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CHRD: More Cautious Commodity Deck Will Shape Future Upside Potential
We are reducing our analyst price target for Chord Energy from $166 to $155, reflecting analysts' updated assumptions around lower profit margins, a higher future P/E multiple, and recent Street research that has broadly trimmed price targets and, in some cases, ratings on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy has leaned toward more conservative price targets and, in several cases, ratings downgrades.Narrative Update • Feb 08
CHRD: Bakken Execution And Consolidation Will Meet Recalibrated Market Expectations
Chord Energy's analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed by $4 to $97 as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple following a series of recent price target cuts and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious setup around Chord Energy, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in a few cases, stepping back from prior positive views.Narrative Update • Jan 24
CHRD: Bakken Scale And Share Buybacks Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Chord Energy, reflected in our updated fair value estimate moving from US$127.56 to US$124.11 as they factor in lower projected revenue growth, slightly softer profit margins, and updated forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy has featured a series of price target cuts and a few rating changes, reflecting a more cautious stance on both execution and the broader macro setup for oil and gas names.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CHRD: Bakken Execution And Consolidation Will Offset Cautious Guidance Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Chord Energy to a range of about US$119 to US$130, citing updated 2025 guidance, early 2026 messaging, weaker gas and NGL realizations, and a shift in preference toward gas focused names, even as some see the company's Bakken exposure, low leverage, and consolidation potential as attractive. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy shows a clear tilt toward more cautious views, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in one case, moving to a more neutral stance.Narrative Update • Dec 25
CHRD: Bakken Execution And Consolidation Will Shape Future Cash Flow Outlook
Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Chord Energy from $105.00 to $101.00 per share, reflecting slightly lower long term return assumptions and revised profit expectations, despite still constructive views on Bakken growth potential and consolidation upside. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Chord Energy has tilted incrementally more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets while maintaining neutral stances on the stock.Narrative Update • Dec 11
CHRD: Bakken Consolidation And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Long-Term Cash Returns
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Chord Energy to approximately $123, down modestly from prior levels in the high $120s to low $130s. They cite updated 2025 and 2026 guidance, evolving commodity price assumptions, and a balanced view of the company’s attractive Bakken consolidation strategy against concerns over inventory depth and long-term growth visibility.Narrative Update • Nov 27
CHRD: Ongoing Bakken Consolidation Will Strengthen Returns And Long-Term Cash Flow
Chord Energy's analyst price target has been revised downward from $128 to $123 per share, as analysts incorporate updated guidance for 2025, preliminary 2026 commentary, and ongoing sector preferences that favor gas over oil stocks. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Chord Energy highlights both strengths and potential challenges for the company.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Chord Energy's (NASDAQ:CHRD) Soft Earnings
The market for Chord Energy Corporation's ( NASDAQ:CHRD ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings...Narrative Update • Nov 12
CHRD: Ongoing Bakken Consolidation Will Drive Accretive Returns And Stronger Cash Flow
Chord Energy's analyst price target was revised downward by $1.23 to $128.59, as analysts cited mixed updates in operational outlook and commodity price pressures. These factors were tempered by resilient cash flow and a continued consolidation strategy.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Longer Lateral Development And Buybacks Will Drive Improved Capital Efficiency
Chord Energy's analyst price target has declined slightly from approximately $133 to $130 per share. Analysts cite lower expected cash flows, modestly weaker profit margins, and ongoing commodity headwinds as reasons for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 14
Longer Lateral Drilling And AI Will Lower Breakeven Costs
Analysts have modestly lowered their average price target for Chord Energy by approximately $2.48 to around $132.59. This adjustment is due to concerns about lower profit margins, reduced growth expectations, and recent downward revisions in cash flow projections.Narrative Update • Sep 18
Longer Lateral Drilling And AI Will Lower Breakeven Costs
Analysts modestly raised Chord Energy's price target to $135.07 amid optimism over Bakken consolidation execution, accretive XTO acreage acquisition, capital efficiency improvements, and supportive shareholder returns, tempered by lingering commodity headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Chord Energy's continued execution of its Bakken consolidation strategy and favorable core asset acquisitions, driving higher price targets.Seeking Alpha • Apr 11
Chord Energy: A Look At Its Performance At Near Term $60 Oil
Summary Chord Energy Corporation is projected to generate a bit over $600 million in free cash flow at 2025 strip, including high-$50s WTI oil during the last three quarters. At $60 WTI oil in 2026, Chord may be able to generate $750 million in free cash flow if natural gas and NGL realizations return to historical levels. Chord pushed its note maturity out to 2033. At longer term $70 WTI oil, CHRD would be able to generate $1.25 billion in free cash flow per year before cash income taxes. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 05
Chord Energy: Superior Value, High Oil Cuts, And Double-Digit Free Cash Flow Yields
Summary Chord Energy has a very cheap valuation, coupled with a focus on capital efficiency. 3- and 4-mile wells will drive efficiency gains moving forward. CHRD's price-to-FCF multiple is significantly lower than peers, trading 5.5 turns cheaper than larger peers, such as Exxon Mobil, Occidental Petroleum, and ConocoPhillips. The 4.5% base dividend is well covered, having reasonable coverage as low as $65/barrel WTI. The high oil cut of the company provides significant torque to high oil prices. At $80/barrel, the company can produce nearly 20% FCF yields. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 11
Chord Energy: Stock Repurchases, Sale Of Assets, Synergies, And Extremely Cheap
Summary Chord Energy Corporation's recent merger and asset sales are expected to enhance cash flow and balance sheet, making CHRD appear undervalued. Stock repurchases and warrant expirations in 2025 could increase demand and valuation, supported by consistent EBITDA growth over the last decade. DCF models indicate significant upside potential, with fair valuations higher than the current stock price, despite recent EPS declines and analyst downgrades. Potential risks include goodwill impairments, fluctuating oil prices, and failed synergies, which could negatively impact future free cash flow and stock valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 06
With Strong Earnings, Chord Energy Should Be An Income Investor Target
Summary Chord Energy, formed from the merger of Oasis and Whiting Petroleum, recently acquired Enerplus, enhancing its strength despite a temporarily weak current ratio. Trading below book value with a P/E ratio of 7.43, Chord Energy offers strong value, especially given its secure production area in the Williston Basin. The company's success hinges on oil and gas prices, with potential risks from geopolitical tensions, localized issues, and exploration uncertainties. With a variable dividend yield of 7-8%, Chord Energy is a compelling choice for income investors, provided oil prices remain stable. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 25
Enerplus Integration Boosts Efficiency And Synergies, Promising Robust Revenue And Profitability Growth
Strategic integration with Enerplus and disciplined spending on free cash generation highlight improved capital efficiency and operational excellence.Shareholder Returns
| CHRD | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.2% | -5.5% | 1.6% |
| 1Y | 50.1% | 29.5% | 28.2% |
Return vs Industry: CHRD exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 29.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CHRD exceeded the US Market which returned 28.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CHRD volatility | |
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| CHRD Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: CHRD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CHRD's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 676 | Danny Brown | www.chordenergy.com |
Chord Energy Corporation operates as an independent exploration and production company in the United States. The company engages in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the Williston Basin. It sells its products to refiners, marketers, and other purchasers that have access to pipeline and rail facilities.
Chord Energy Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CHRD fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$7.42b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$68.12m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.02b |
1.5x
P/S Ratio-114.1x
P/E RatioIs CHRD overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CHRD income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$5.02b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.65b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.37b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.44b |
| Earnings | -US$68.12m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.21 |
| Gross Margin | 47.20% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.36% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 18.4% |
How did CHRD perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.8%
Current Dividend Yield-436%
Payout RatioDoes CHRD pay a reliable dividends?
See CHRD dividend history and benchmarks| Chord Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 20 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 05 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 13 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 3 days |
Does CHRD pay a reliable dividends?
See CHRD dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 05:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Chord Energy Corporation is covered by 53 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Hall | Baird |
| Randy Ollenberger | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Phillip Jungwirth | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |