Crescent Energy (CRGY) Stock Overview
Engages in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$13.10 |
| 52 Week High | US$14.29 |
| 52 Week Low | US$7.68 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.94% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.32% |
| 1 Year Change | 51.97% |
| 3 Year Change | 37.17% |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | -22.12% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Crescent Energy: The Noncash Loss Can Be Ignored
Summary Crescent Energy (CRGY) reported a loss due to noncash impairment charges driven by weak commodity prices and hedge losses. CRGY's acquisition strategy targets properties from higher-cost operators. CRGY then aims to optimize and lower costs over time. Free cash flow and EBITDAX improved. Management maintains a low leverage and a history of value-driven acquisitions. CRGY will likely continue aggressive growth until a favorable exit opportunity arises. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 03
CRGY: Higher Oil Price Decks And Royalties Are Expected To Unlock Upside
Analysts have raised their average price target on Crescent Energy by $1, reflecting updated views on oil price assumptions, capital efficiency and the value of Crescent's royalty assets, even as at least one rating move has turned more cautious. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crescent Energy has centered on higher oil price assumptions, improving capital efficiency and the potential value of royalty assets.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 06
Crescent Energy: The Noncash Loss Can Be Ignored
Summary Crescent Energy (CRGY) reported a loss due to noncash impairment charges driven by weak commodity prices and hedge losses. CRGY's acquisition strategy targets properties from higher-cost operators. CRGY then aims to optimize and lower costs over time. Free cash flow and EBITDAX improved. Management maintains a low leverage and a history of value-driven acquisitions. CRGY will likely continue aggressive growth until a favorable exit opportunity arises. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
CRGY: Higher Oil Price Decks And Royalties Are Expected To Unlock Upside
Analysts have raised their average price target on Crescent Energy by $1, reflecting updated views on oil price assumptions, capital efficiency and the value of Crescent's royalty assets, even as at least one rating move has turned more cautious. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crescent Energy has centered on higher oil price assumptions, improving capital efficiency and the potential value of royalty assets.Narrative Update • Apr 18
CRGY: Capital Efficiency And Royalties Are Expected To Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Crescent Energy to $19.00, reflecting refined views on capital efficiency, oil price assumptions, and expected valuation multiples following a mix of recent upgrades and target hikes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Crescent Energy reflects a mix of upgrades, downgrades, and price target revisions, with the average target now clustering around the mid to high teens.Narrative Update • Apr 04
CRGY: Capital Efficiency And Royalties Are Expected To Drive 2026 Execution
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Crescent Energy to $19.00 from $18.00 as they incorporate higher long term revenue growth assumptions, updated oil price decks, and improving capital efficiency into their updated price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crescent Energy shows a mix of views, but several bullish analysts have highlighted potential upside tied to commodity price assumptions, capital efficiency, and the integration of acquired assets.
Narrative Update • Mar 21
CRGY: Future Capital Efficiency Gains Will Not Offset Transition Year Risks
The analyst price target for Crescent Energy has been revised to $11.28 from $12.00, as analysts factor in a lower fair value estimate alongside reduced assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. These effects are partially offset by expectations for a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent target increases tied to oil price outlooks and capital efficiency.Narrative Update • Mar 07
CRGY: Streamlined Assets And Cost Discipline Will Support 2026 Transition Execution
The analyst price target for Crescent Energy in our framework has moved from $16.00 to $18.00. This reflects updated assumptions on margins and future P/E multiples, in line with analysts responding to recent target changes and sector risk discussions.Narrative Update • Feb 21
CRGY: Streamlined Assets And Cost Discipline Will Support Post 2026 Transition Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Crescent Energy by $2 to $10, citing expectations for more moderate revenue growth, slimmer profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E, even as they acknowledge the company's efforts to streamline its asset base and improve costs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed but generally constructive picture for Crescent Energy, with several firms focusing on how the company is reshaping its portfolio and cost base while working through what some see as a transition period.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Crescent Energy Company's (NYSE:CRGY) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story
Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Narrative Update • Feb 07
CRGY: Leaner Asset Base And 2026 Transition Year Will Unlock Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Crescent Energy by about $1, citing expectations for slightly softer revenue growth and margins. This is partially offset by a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple and a lower discount rate.Narrative Update • Jan 23
CRGY: Streamlined Assets And Higher Margins Will Support Post 2026 Transition Upside
Narrative Update: Crescent Energy Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Crescent Energy at $16.00. Recent Street research, including a new US$10.00 target tied to expectations for a transition year in 2026 and a slower de-leveraging pace, has refined assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E to reflect a more measured outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 09
CRGY: Streamlined Asset Base And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Crescent Energy's analyst price target has been revised from US$17.00 to US$16.00, as analysts factor in a lower assumed revenue growth rate, a modestly higher future P/E multiple, and recent commentary that 2026 could be a transition year with slower de-leveraging despite improved margins from a streamlined asset base. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Crescent Energy highlights both the benefits of its streamlined asset base and some caution around the near term path for de-leveraging.Narrative Update • Dec 25
CRGY: December Meeting Will Unlock Shareholder Upside Despite Modest Margin And Buyback Shifts
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Crescent Energy, trimming fair value from approximately 14.18 dollars to 14.08 dollars as slightly higher discount rate assumptions and marginally lower profit margin forecasts temper the outlook, despite largely unchanged growth expectations. What's in the News Crescent Energy reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased zero additional shares, keeping total completed repurchases at 4,808,488 shares (about 2.75 percent of shares outstanding) for 41.32 million dollars under its March 4, 2024 buyback authorization (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 11
CRGY: Rising Profit Margins Will Drive Shareholder Value After December 2025 Meeting
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Crescent Energy to approximately $14.18 per share from about $14.00, citing slightly lower perceived risk, marginally softer long term growth expectations, and a small improvement in projected profitability and valuation multiples. What's in the News Crescent Energy reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025 it repurchased no additional shares, while confirming completion of a previously authorized buyback totaling 4,808,488 shares, or about 2.75% of shares outstanding, for $41.32 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 27
CRGY: Rising Profit Margins Will Drive Shareholder Value After 2025 Meeting
Analysts have raised their price target for Crescent Energy, increasing their valuation from $14.18 to $14.18 per share. This reflects improved profit margin expectations and a slightly lower discount rate in recent forecasts.Narrative Update • Nov 11
CRGY: Acquisition Deal Will Drive Expansion Opportunities In The Permian Basin
Crescent Energy's analyst price target has been lowered by $2 to $14 per share. Analysts cite recent acquisition activity and updated growth expectations following a solid quarter.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.12
The board of Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.12 per share on the...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Global Energy Demand Will Drive Uinta Basin Production
Crescent Energy’s price target was modestly increased to $14.67, as analysts cited strong operational outperformance, disciplined capital management, and premium asset quality, outweighing market recalibration following its all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy. Analyst Commentary Recent all-stock acquisition of Vital Energy by Crescent Energy is causing shares to trade independently of company fundamentals.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.12
Crescent Energy Company's ( NYSE:CRGY ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.12 per share on 2nd of September...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Crescent Energy Company Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
NYSE:CRGY 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Crescent Energy's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • May 09
Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.12
The board of Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of June, with...Analysis Article • May 01
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) Following 26% Share Price Slump
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the...Analysis Article • Mar 16
Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks After Plunging 27%
Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.12
The board of Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.12 per share on the...Seeking Alpha • Mar 02
Crescent Energy: A Joint Venture And Earnings Announcement
Summary Crescent Energy's management prioritizes cash flow and free cash flow. The company is focusing on expanding its position in the Eagle Ford. Significant well savings and performance improvements are driving the Eagle Ford acquisition strategy. Optimizing operations by acquiring and improving underperforming acreage is going to make bargain purchases a whole lot better. Investment grade debt rating remains a top priority. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 21
Crescent Energy: Another Eagle Ford Acquisition
Summary Crescent Energy's Eagle Ford acquisitions have transformed the company. Management's focus on cash flow and operational efficiency will be key indicators of progress. The income statement will have a lot of nonrecurring costs and optimization costs for at least 2 quarters. What is not yet clear is if the company will specialize in the Eagle Ford or also develop (and maintain) other core assets. A strong balance sheet from the start differs this KKR venture from its usual leveraged buyout strategy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 18
Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month...Seeking Alpha • Dec 04
Crescent Energy Management Is At It Again (Ridgemar Energy Acquisition)
Summary Crescent Energy offers retail investors a unique opportunity to invest alongside renowned investors John Goff and KKR. The company's strategy focuses on low leverage and accretive acquisitions. Then the acquisitions are run better. Crescent Energy has a roll-up strategy in the Eagle Ford because the Eagle Ford often outperforms the Permian during cyclical upswings. The management still has a goal of an investment-grade debt rating. This venture with KKR differs from the usual KKR strategy of a leveraged buyout followed by rapid deleveraging. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 14
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Crescent Energy's (NYSE:CRGY) Earnings
Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a...Seeking Alpha • Nov 05
Crescent Energy: Eagle Ford Or Bust
Summary Crescent Energy's recent major acquisition and smaller acquisition signal a focus on the Eagle Ford. The latest quarterly report is clouded by acquisition-related costs, making it less useful; expect clearer financials in future reports. Acquiring SilverBow's natural gas production at low prices offers substantial upside potential as natural gas prices recover and export capacity increases. The promised profitability from economies of scale and better operating procedures have not become apparent to the market yet. It is not clear if the Eagle Ford will be the only core area or if the company will develop more future core areas. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 11
Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
New Narrative • Sep 09
Operational Efficiencies And Decisive Acquisitions Propel Financial Growth In Oil And Gas
Crescent Energy's strategy of enhancing productivity while reducing costs is poised to positively affect revenue and margins by increasing output efficiently.Seeking Alpha • Sep 07
Crescent Energy Builds Eagle Ford Position
Summary Crescent Energy's bolt-on acquisition of Eagle Ford acreage will likely be worth more as part of more contiguous acreage. The $168 million purchase for 3,500 acres in an oily area of Eagle Ford is a bargain, significantly below typical Permian prices. The deal allows for more profitable, longer wells due to contiguous acreage. This is more profitable than two separate parts under different owners. Despite the acquisition, Crescent Energy maintains a healthy debt ratio. This is not the usual KKR leverage strategy. Economies of scale should become apparent over the next year or so now that the position in the Eagle Ford has likely become large enough. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 09
Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.12
The board of Crescent Energy Company ( NYSE:CRGY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 3rd of September...Shareholder Returns
| CRGY | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 52.0% | 37.4% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: CRGY exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 38.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CRGY exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CRGY volatility | |
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| CRGY Average Weekly Movement | 6.7% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CRGY has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CRGY's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,066 | David Rockecharlie | crescentenergyco.com |
Crescent Energy Company engages in the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company’s activities focused in Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta Basins. It owns minerals and royalty interests across the U.S. oil and natural gas basins.
Crescent Energy Company Fundamentals Summary
| CRGY fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.47b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$284.79m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.81b |
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P/S Ratio-15.2x
P/E RatioIs CRGY overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CRGY income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.81b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.61b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.20b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.48b |
| Earnings | -US$284.79m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.86 |
| Gross Margin | 57.69% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.47% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 111.8% |
How did CRGY perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.7%
Current Dividend Yield-47%
Payout RatioDoes CRGY pay a reliable dividends?
See CRGY dividend history and benchmarks| Crescent Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 18 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 9 days |
Does CRGY pay a reliable dividends?
See CRGY dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 11:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 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
Crescent Energy Company is covered by 24 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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| Phillip Jungwirth | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Randy Ollenberger | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| John Abbott | BofA Global Research |