About Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG)
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development, exploitation and exploration of oil and gas properties. The Company operates in the segment of natural gas and oil development, exploitation, exploration and production, in the continental United States. Its assets are concentrated in areas with known hydrocarbon resources, which are conducive to multi-well, repeatable drilling programs. As of December 31, 2016, its exploration, development and production operations were primarily concentrated in two unconventional plays: the Marcellus Shale in northeast Pennsylvania and the Eagle Ford Shale in south Texas. The Company also has operations in various other unconventional and conventional plays throughout the continental United States. Its Marcellus Shale properties are principally located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Its properties in the Eagle Ford Shale are principally located in Atascosa, Frio and La Salle Counties, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:COG
CUSIP12709710
Phone281-589-4600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.48%
Current Ratio1.21%
Quick Ratio1.20%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio48.27
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E Growth0.83
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.76 billion
Price / Sales6.05
Cash Flow$1.71 per share
Price / Cash13.55
Book Value$5.46 per share
Price / Book4.24
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.48
Net Income$100.39 million
Net Margins5.69%
Return on Equity8.60%
Return on Assets4.45%
Miscellaneous
Employees308
Outstanding Shares460,790,000
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabot Oil & Gas' stock symbol?
Cabot Oil & Gas trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "COG."
How often does Cabot Oil & Gas pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cabot Oil & Gas?
Cabot Oil & Gas declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share on Wednesday, February 7th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 23rd. This is a positive change from Cabot Oil & Gas's previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. View Cabot Oil & Gas' Dividend History.
How will Cabot Oil & Gas' stock buyback program work?
Cabot Oil & Gas announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Friday, February 23rd 2018, which allows the company to buyback 30,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Cabot Oil & Gas' earnings last quarter?
Cabot Oil & Gas Co. (NYSE:COG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 23rd. The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04. The oil and gas exploration company earned $400.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $422.12 million. Cabot Oil & Gas had a return on equity of 8.60% and a net margin of 5.69%. Cabot Oil & Gas's revenue for the quarter was up 26.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.01 earnings per share. View Cabot Oil & Gas' Earnings History.
When is Cabot Oil & Gas' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for COG?
23 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Cabot Oil & Gas' shares. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $37.00. On average, they expect Cabot Oil & Gas' stock price to reach $30.9444 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Cabot Oil & Gas.
Who are some of Cabot Oil & Gas' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Cabot Oil & Gas include Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Continental Resources (CLR), Concho Resources (CXO), Sasol (SSL), Woodside Petroleum (WOPEY), Devon Energy (DVN), Noble Energy (NBL), RWE (RWEOY), Apache (APA), Toray Industries (TRYIY), Marathon Oil (MRO), Galp (GLPEY) and EQT (EQT).
Who are Cabot Oil & Gas' key executives?
Cabot Oil & Gas' management team includes the folowing people:
- Dan O. Dinges, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 63)
- Scott C. Schroeder, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President (Age 54)
- Jeffrey W. Hutton, Senior Vice President of Marketing (Age 61)
- Todd L. Liebl, Vice President - Land and Business Development (Age 59)
- George Kevin Cunningham, Vice President, General Counsel (Age 63)
- Todd M. Roemer, Vice President, Controller (Age 46)
- Matthew P. Kerin, Vice President, Treasurer (Age 36)
- Steven W. Lindeman, Vice President - Engineering & Technology (Age 56)
- Phillip L. Stalnaker, Vice President - Regional Manager, North Region (Age 57)
- Deidre L. Shearer, Corporate Secretary, Managing Counsel (Age 49)
Has Cabot Oil & Gas been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about COG stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Cabot Oil & Gas earned a media sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also gave media stories about the oil and gas exploration company an impact score of 47.60 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Cabot Oil & Gas?
Shares of COG 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 Cabot Oil & Gas' stock price today?
One share of COG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $23.17.
How big of a company is Cabot Oil & Gas?
Cabot Oil & Gas has a market capitalization of $10.75 billion and generates $1.76 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas exploration company earns $100.39 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.48 on an earnings per share basis. Cabot Oil & Gas employs 308 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Cabot Oil & Gas?
Cabot Oil & Gas' mailing address is 840 Gessner Road Suite 1400, Houston TX, 77024. The oil and gas exploration company can be reached via phone at 281-589-4600 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Cabot Oil & Gas (COG)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Cabot Oil & Gas and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe COG will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe COG will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
23 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Cabot Oil & Gas in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $30.9444, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 33.55%. The high price target for COG is $37.00 and the low price target for COG is $25.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Hold | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.63 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
15 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
13 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
8 Hold Rating(s)
12 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
12 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $30.9444 | $31.3889 | $31.4444 | $29.2941 |
| Price Target Upside: | 33.55% upside | 28.27% upside | 14.30% upside | 14.74% upside |
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Consensus Price Target History
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/25/2016 forward)
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Dividend Information
Cabot Oil & Gas pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.04%. COG's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Wednesday, February 7. Cabot Oil & Gas pays out 50.00% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 2/7/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.24 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.04% |
| Dividend Growth: | 28.60% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 50.00% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
25.81% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
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| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 1/3/2018 | quarterly | $0.06 | 0.83% | 1/23/2018 | 1/24/2018 | 2/7/2018 |
| 10/25/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.81% | 11/7/2017 | 11/8/2017 | 11/17/2017 |
| 7/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.78% | 8/8/2017 | 8/10/2017 | 8/24/2017 |
| 5/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.85% | 5/15/2017 | 5/17/2017 | 5/31/2017 |
| 1/6/2017 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.36% | 1/24/2017 | 1/26/2017 | 2/9/2017 |
| 10/28/2016 | Quarterly | $0.02 | | 11/8/2016 | 11/10/2016 | 11/18/2016 |
| 10/27/2016 | quarterly | $0.02 | | | 11/3/2016 | 11/17/2016 |
| 7/27/2016 | quarterly | $0.02 | | 8/8/2016 | 8/10/2016 | 8/24/2016 |
| 5/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.02 | | 5/12/2016 | 5/16/2016 | 5/31/2016 |
| 1/5/2016 | quarterly | $0.02 | | 1/27/2016 | 1/29/2016 | 2/12/2016 |
| 10/21/2015 | quarterly | $0.02 | | 11/2/2015 | 11/4/2015 | 11/18/2015 |
| 7/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.02 | | 8/3/2015 | 8/5/2015 | 8/19/2015 |
| 4/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.24% | 5/5/2015 | 5/7/2015 | 5/21/2015 |
| 1/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.28% | 1/28/2015 | 1/30/2015 | 2/13/2015 |
| 10/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.25% | 11/4/2014 | 11/6/2014 | 11/18/2014 |
| 7/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.24% | 8/1/2014 | 8/5/2014 | 8/14/2014 |
| 5/1/2014 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.21% | 5/13/2014 | 5/15/2014 | 5/28/2014 |
| 1/2/2014 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.21% | 1/29/2014 | 1/31/2014 | 2/14/2014 |
| 10/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.22% | 11/5/2013 | 11/7/2013 | 11/19/2013 |
| 7/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.1% | 8/2/2013 | 8/6/2013 | 8/23/2013 |
| 5/2/2013 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.12% | 5/14/2013 | 5/16/2013 | 5/24/2013 |
| 1/16/2013 | quarterly | $0.02 | 0.16% | 1/28/2013 | 1/30/2013 | 2/13/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE COG) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.60%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 98.52%
Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE COG) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 11/2/2017 | Dan O Dinges | Chairman | Sell | 66,610 | $27.92 | $1,859,751.20 | 2,887,018 |  |
| 10/31/2017 | Robert Kelley | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $27.47 | $54,940.00 | 619,500 | |
| 9/5/2017 | Jeffrey W Hutton | Insider | Sell | 11,918 | $26.79 | $319,283.22 | 635,124 | |
| 5/5/2017 | Todd M Roemer | Insider | Sell | 3,737 | $24.12 | $90,136.44 | 62,453 | |
| 9/13/2016 | George Kevin Cunningham | Insider | Sell | 3,000 | $25.25 | $75,750.00 | 35,990 | |
| 6/21/2016 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 6,178 | $25.32 | $156,426.96 | 38,990 | |
| 5/5/2016 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 8,500 | $24.26 | $206,210.00 | 45,168 | |
| 5/5/2016 | Robert S Boswell | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $24.35 | $121,750.00 | 15,360 | |
| 12/28/2015 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 5,670 | $17.16 | $97,297.20 | 36,540 | |
| 9/29/2015 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 3,623 | $22.37 | $81,046.51 | 42,210 | |
| 4/30/2015 | Scott C Schroeder | CFO | Sell | 26,316 | $33.76 | $888,428.16 | | |
| 2/26/2015 | Rhys J Best | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $29.02 | $145,100.00 | | |
| 10/28/2014 | P Dexter Peacock | Director | Sell | 100,000 | $30.75 | $3,075,000.00 | | |
| 6/30/2014 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 2,950 | $34.20 | $100,890.00 | | |
| 5/5/2014 | P Dexter Peacock | Director | Sell | 30,000 | $38.63 | $1,158,900.00 | 357,745 | |
| 12/20/2013 | Deidre Shearer | Insider | Sell | 1,000 | $38.53 | $38,530.00 | 2,453 | |
| 11/8/2013 | Robert Kelley | Director | Buy | 14,000 | $33.05 | $462,700.00 | 486,596 | |
| 10/28/2013 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 2,000 | $36.60 | $73,200.00 | | |
| 7/29/2013 | George Kevin Cunningham | General Counsel | Sell | 5,922 | $76.60 | $453,625.20 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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Cabot Oil & Gas (NYSE:COG) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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