Ultra Petroleum Corp., an independent oil and gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, operation, and production of oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business activities are developing its natural gas reserves in the Green River Basin of southwest Wyomingthe Pinedale and Jonah fields; and its oil reserves in the Uinta Basin in northeast Utah. As of December 31, 2017, the company owned interests in approximately 112,000 gross acres in Wyoming. It also owns approximately 8,000 net acres in the Uinta Basin in Utah. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
Phone281-876-0120
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$891.87 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees166
OptionableOptionable
Ultra Petroleum (NASDAQ:UPL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultra Petroleum's stock symbol?
Ultra Petroleum trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UPL."
How were Ultra Petroleum's earnings last quarter?
Ultra Petroleum Corp (NASDAQ:UPL) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 9th. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $190.14 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $202.80 million. Ultra Petroleum had a negative return on equity of 18.50% and a net margin of 16.40%. View Ultra Petroleum's Earnings History.
When is Ultra Petroleum's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for UPL?
3 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Ultra Petroleum's shares. Their predictions range from $1.00 to $1.00. On average, they anticipate Ultra Petroleum's stock price to reach $1.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Ultra Petroleum.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ultra Petroleum?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ultra Petroleum in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Ultra Petroleum.
Has Ultra Petroleum been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about UPL stock have trended positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Ultra Petroleum earned a news sentiment score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the company a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Ultra Petroleum's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ultra Petroleum include Dorchester Minerals (DMLP), HighPoint Resources (HPR), Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP), Bonanza Creek Energy (BCEI), Earthstone Energy (ESTE), Chaparral Energy (CHAP), Eclipse Resources (ECR), TETRA Technologies (TTI), Advantage Oil & Gas (AAVVF), Pengrowth Energy (PGHEF), Isramco (ISRL), NOSTRUM OIL & G/ADR (NSTRY), Halcon Resources (HK), SandRidge Energy (SD) and Panhandle Oil and Gas (PHX).
Who are Ultra Petroleum's key executives?
Ultra Petroleum's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. C. Bradley Johnson, Interim CEO & Director (Age 47)
- Mr. Garrett B. Smith, VP & Corp. Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. A. Kent Rogers, VP of Drilling & Completions (Age 62)
- Mr. David W. Honeyfield, Chief Financial Officer (Age 52)
- Mr. Jerald Jay Stratton Jr., Chief Operating Officer
Who are Ultra Petroleum's major shareholders?
Ultra Petroleum's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.23%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.91%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.05%), First Manhattan Co. (0.73%), Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.65%) and Bank of America Corp DE (0.57%).
Which major investors are selling Ultra Petroleum stock?
UPL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Manhattan Co., New York State Common Retirement Fund, Bank of America Corp DE, Oaktree Capital Management LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Barclays PLC and Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Which major investors are buying Ultra Petroleum stock?
UPL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Hsbc Holdings PLC, BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, Ibex Investors LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC and Rhumbline Advisers.
How do I buy shares of Ultra Petroleum?
Shares of UPL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ultra Petroleum's stock price today?
One share of UPL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.7589.
How big of a company is Ultra Petroleum?
Ultra Petroleum has a market capitalization of $149.55 million and generates $891.87 million in revenue each year. The company earns $177.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.03 on an earnings per share basis. Ultra Petroleum employs 166 workers across the globe.
What is Ultra Petroleum's official website?
How can I contact Ultra Petroleum?
Ultra Petroleum's mailing address is 400 North Sam Houston Parkway East Suite1200, Houston TX, 77060. The company can be reached via phone at 281-876-0120 or via email at [email protected]
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