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NASDAQ:CHK

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$81.38
+0.14 (+0.17%)
(As of 06/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$79.82
$81.46
50-Day Range
$75.25
$82.68
52-Week Range
$69.68
$107.31
Volume
944,964 shs
Average Volume
1.34 million shs
Market Capitalization
$10.89 billion
P/E Ratio
1.70
Dividend Yield
2.70%
Price Target
$110.54

Chesapeake Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.69 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
35.8% Upside
$110.54 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
7.26% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.47mentions of Chesapeake Energy in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
48.21%
From $5.02 to $7.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.37 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

2nd out of 247 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

1st out of 79 stocks


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About Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) Stock

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, an independent exploration and production company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs in the United States. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays in the Marcellus Shale in the northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania and the Haynesville/Bossier Shales in northwestern Louisiana; and the liquids-rich resource play in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. As of December 31, 2021, it owned interests in approximately 8,200 gross productive wells, including 6,500 wells with working interest and 1,700 wells with an overriding or royalty interest; and had estimated proved reserves of 661 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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CHK Stock News Headlines

All Electric Commitment From GM, Volkswagen, Could Put Lithium Sector In A Supercycle
More automakers are pledging to go "fully electric" by 2035. NOW is the perfect time to get in on the "EV Revolution." And the best way to potentially do that, is to skip over the overvalued electric vehicle stocks...
Chesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) Short Interest Update
Why Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Is Up Today
Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on Lithium
The need for lithium keeps going up, up, up with the mass adoption of electric vehicles. The lithium demand for EV batteries alone is now double the rate of lithium production.
StockNews.com Lowers Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) to Sell
DBS Remains a Buy on Chesapeake Energy (CHK)
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CHK Price History

CHK Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/23 Dividend
3/06/2023
Dividend Payable
3/23/2023
Last Earnings
5/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend
5/17/2023
Dividend Payable
6/06/2023
Today
6/08/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CHK
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,200
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$110.54
High Stock Price Forecast
$150.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$82.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+35.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.69
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$4.94 billion
Pretax Margin
44.11%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$11.74 billion
Cash Flow
$32.81 per share
Book Value
$68.10 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
133,775,000
Market Cap
$10.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.65

Key Executives

  • Mr. Domenic J. Dell'Osso Jr. (Age 46)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.99M
  • Mr. Mohit Singh
    Exec. VP & CFO
  • Mr. Benjamin E. Russ (Age 48)
    Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
    Comp: $852.37k
  • Mr. Josh J. VietsMr. Josh J. Viets (Age 45)
    Exec. VP & COO
  • Gregory M. Larson
    VP of Accounting & Controller
  • John Christ
    VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Bradley D. Sylvester CFA (Age 56)
    VP of Investor Relations & Communications
  • Jason Kurtz
    VP of Marketing
  • Toni Parks-Payne
    VP of HR & Employee Services
  • Usha Turner
    VP of Chief Sustainability Officer













CHK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Chesapeake Energy stock right now?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chesapeake Energy in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CHK shares.
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What is Chesapeake Energy's stock price forecast for 2023?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Chesapeake Energy's shares. Their CHK share price forecasts range from $82.00 to $150.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $110.54 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have CHK shares performed in 2023?

Chesapeake Energy's stock was trading at $94.37 at the start of the year. Since then, CHK stock has decreased by 13.8% and is now trading at $81.38.
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Are investors shorting Chesapeake Energy?

Chesapeake Energy saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 8,140,000 shares, a drop of 5.0% from the April 30th total of 8,570,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,540,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.3 days. Currently, 7.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Chesapeake Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 1st 2023.
View our CHK earnings forecast
.

How were Chesapeake Energy's earnings last quarter?

Chesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 2nd. The company reported $1.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.32. The company earned $3.37 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.25 billion. Chesapeake Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.75% and a net margin of 50.00%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.09 earnings per share.

How often does Chesapeake Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Chesapeake Energy?

Chesapeake Energy announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 18th will be paid a dividend of $1.18 per share on Tuesday, June 6th. This represents a $4.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 17th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.44.
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Is Chesapeake Energy a good dividend stock?

Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.78%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 4.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CHK will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.57% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CHK.

How will Chesapeake Energy's stock buyback program work?

Chesapeake Energy announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Wednesday, June 22nd 2022, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 20.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What is Chesapeake Energy's stock symbol?

Chesapeake Energy trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CHK."

Who are Chesapeake Energy's major shareholders?

Chesapeake Energy's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (5.03%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.69%), Prudential Financial Inc. (2.18%), Kimmeridge Energy Management Company LLC (2.03%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.99%) and FMR LLC (1.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Domenic J Dell'osso Jr, Holdings LP Blackstone III, Joshua J Viets and Michael Wichterich.
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How do I buy shares of Chesapeake Energy?

Shares of CHK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Chesapeake Energy's stock price today?

One share of CHK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $81.38.

How much money does Chesapeake Energy make?

Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) has a market capitalization of $10.89 billion and generates $11.74 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $4.94 billion in net income (profit) each year or $47.99 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Chesapeake Energy have?

The company employs 1,200 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Chesapeake Energy?

Chesapeake Energy's mailing address is 6100 N WESTERN AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY OK, 73118. The official website for the company is www.chk.com. The company can be reached via phone at 405-848-8000 or via email at ir@chk.com.

This page (NASDAQ:CHK) was last updated on 6/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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