Go Pro
NYSE:CRK

Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Comstock Resources logo
$14.32 +0.92 (+6.82%)
As of 01:29 PM Eastern
This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.

About Comstock Resources Stock (NYSE:CRK)

Advanced

Key Stats

Today's Range
$13.76
$14.40
50-Day Range
$12.40
$14.96
52-Week Range
$12.12
$28.10
Volume
1.27 million shs
Average Volume
2.52 million shs
Market Capitalization
$4.21 billion
P/E Ratio
8.04
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$15.00
Consensus Rating
Reduce

Company Overview

Comstock Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company focuses on generating long-term value through the efficient development of unconventional resource plays and conventional prospects. Its activities encompass drilling, completion and production operations, as well as the marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil.

Comstock holds a core position in the Haynesville Shale of Northwest Louisiana, one of the most active natural gas plays in North America, and has built a complementary portfolio in the Delaware Basin of West Texas. The company’s operations also extend to onshore assets in the Uinta Basin of Utah and selected conventional leases in Oklahoma. By maintaining a balanced mix of high-rate gas production and oil-weighted projects, Comstock aims to optimize cash flow across commodity price cycles.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, Comstock has grown through a combination of exploratory success and strategic asset acquisitions. The company completed its initial public offering in 1997 and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CRK. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer John E. Warren Jr., Comstock continues to pursue a disciplined capital program while emphasizing safe and environmentally responsible operations.

AI Generated. May Contain Errors.

Comstock Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks
58th Percentile Overall Score

CRK MarketRank™: 

Comstock Resources scored higher than 58% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 136th out of 250 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Comstock Resources has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.60, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Comstock Resources is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Comstock Resources has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Comstock Resources' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Comstock Resources are expected to grow by 31.25% in the coming year, from $0.48 to $0.63 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 7.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.56.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 7.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.31.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Comstock Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.39% of the float of Comstock Resources has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Comstock Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.1.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Comstock Resources has recently increased by 5.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Comstock Resources does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Comstock Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Comstock Resources is 28.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on EPS estimates, Comstock Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 79.37% in the coming year. This indicates that Comstock Resources may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

  • Read more about Comstock Resources' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Comstock Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Energy companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Comstock Resources this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 3 people have searched for CRK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    2 people have added Comstock Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Comstock Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    2.30% of the stock of Comstock Resources is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    36.13% of the stock of Comstock Resources is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Comstock Resources' insider trading history.
Receive CRK Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Comstock Resources and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

CRK Stock News Headlines

Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Cut to "Strong Sell" at Wall Street Zen
FDA Clears This Under-$5 Biotech for Phase 2 Clinical Trial
A NASDAQ-listed biotech just cleared a major FDA milestone. Its lead therapy, Lucid-MS, has been cleared for Phase 2 trials in progressive multiple sclerosis. Unlike existing treatments that suppress the immune system, Lucid-MS is designed to protect myelin. In pre-clinical models, it led to movement recovery including walking. Independent research projects peak annual sales up to 5 billion dollars, yet shares still trade under 5 dollars.tc pixel
Comstock Resources: A Risky Investment Good For A Trade
Comstock Resources Earnings Call Balances Growth and Risk
Comstock Resources: Work In Progress
See More Headlines

CRK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Comstock Resources' stock was trading at $23.24 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, CRK stock has decreased by 39.6% and is now trading at $14.0260.

Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.01. The business's revenue was down 24.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript
.

Shares of Comstock Resources reverse split on Monday, August 1st 2016.The 1-5 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, July 20th 2016. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, July 29th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 20 shares after the split.

Comstock Resources' top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.03%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.19%), Old West Investment Management LLC (0.09%) and GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Drilling LP Arkoma, Star Exploration Corp Blue, Patrick Mcgough and Elizabeth B Davis.
View institutional ownership trends
.

Shares of CRK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Comstock Resources investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Netflix (NFLX) and Cenovus Energy (CVE).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/29/2026
Today
8/10/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Current Symbol
NYSE:CRK
CIK
23194
Employees
240
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$24.00
Low Price Target
$8.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.6%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.60
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$1.78
Trailing P/E Ratio
8.03
Forward P/E Ratio
29.88
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$395.61 million
Net Margins
23.31%
Pretax Margin
28.98%
Return on Equity
4.12%
Return on Assets
1.70%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.98
Current Ratio
0.48
Quick Ratio
0.48

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.88 billion
Price / Sales
2.24
Cash Flow
$2.97 per share
Price / Cash Flow
4.83
Book Value
$10.11 per share
Price / Book
1.42

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
293,621,000
Free Float
286,868,000
Market Cap
$4.21 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.13

Social Links

Options Trading Made Easy - Download Now Cover

Learn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat. Click the link below to get your free copy.

Get This Free Report

This page (NYSE:CRK) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners