Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:CRK Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock Forecast, Price & News $10.26 +0.46 (+4.69%) (As of 06/7/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.90▼$10.3050-Day Range$9.25▼$11.5052-Week Range$9.07▼$22.11Volume3.96 million shsAverage Volume4.57 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.85 billionP/E Ratio2.05Dividend Yield4.87%Price Target$13.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Comstock Resources MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.6% Upside$13.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish15.73% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.89Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$150,400 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth127.55%From $0.98 to $2.23 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.34 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector116th out of 243 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry53rd out of 77 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingComstock Resources has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.50, Comstock Resources has a forecasted upside of 31.6% from its current price of $10.26.Amount of Analyst CoverageComstock Resources has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted15.73% of the float of Comstock Resources has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverComstock Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Comstock Resources has recently increased by 3.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipComstock Resources is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.24%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthComstock Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Comstock Resources is 10.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Comstock Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.42% next year. This indicates that Comstock Resources will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreComstock Resources has received a -69.49% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Comstock Resources in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Crude natural gas", "Natural gas exploration services", and "Oil exploration services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Comstock Resources is -7.89. Previous Next 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentComstock Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Comstock Resources this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for CRK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Comstock Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Comstock Resources insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $150,400.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.50% of the stock of Comstock Resources is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 35.22% of the stock of Comstock Resources is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Comstock Resources are expected to grow by 127.55% in the coming year, from $0.98 to $2.23 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 2.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 2.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 48.44.Price to Book Value per Share RatioComstock Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) StockComstock Resources, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil and natural gas. The firm operations concentrated in the Haynesville shale, a premier natural gas basin located in East Texas. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Frisco, TX.Read More 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. Email Address CRK Stock News HeadlinesJune 6, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comComstock Resources (CRK) Receives a Buy from Stifel NicolausJune 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Shares Gap Down to $9.70June 7, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize WarfareThis breakthrough will change "the way wars will be fought, and won, for years to come." - Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley Get the name of the company supplying it to the U.S. Army here >>>May 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Nicolaus Keeps Their Buy Rating on Comstock Resources (CRK)May 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNatural Gas Prices Tick Down 16% as Demand Worries LingerMay 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.13 (NYSE:CRK)May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) & Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK)May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming DividendJune 7, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize WarfareThis breakthrough will change "the way wars will be fought, and won, for years to come." - Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley Get the name of the company supplying it to the U.S. Army here >>>May 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesMay 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 EPS Estimates for Comstock Resources, Inc. Lowered by Capital One Financial (NYSE:CRK)May 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCapital One Financial Comments on Comstock Resources, Inc.'s Q3 2023 Earnings (NYSE:CRK)May 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMizuho Trims Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Target Price to $17.00May 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLast Week Was a Good One for Natural Gas Market: This Is WhyMay 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Price Target Lowered to $14.00 at Stifel NicolausMay 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK)May 20, 2023 | msn.comMizuho Maintains Comstock Resources (CRK) Neutral RecommendationMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) Expected to Earn Q4 2024 Earnings of $0.50 Per ShareMay 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comComstock Has Laid The Groundwork For Strong PerformanceMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCapital One Financial Weighs in on Comstock Resources, Inc.'s Q3 2023 Earnings (NYSE:CRK)May 15, 2023 | seekingalpha.comComstock Resources: Low Gas Prices A Drag, Nothing Remarkable In The Near TermMay 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPrivate companies account for 50% of Comstock Resources, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRK) ownership, while institutions account for 33%May 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) to Post Q2 2023 Earnings of $0.07 Per Share, KeyCorp ForecastsMay 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Reaches New 1-Year Low at $9.55May 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Shares Down 4.5% May 5, 2023 | msn.comUnusual Put Option Trade in Comstock Resources (CRK) Worth $87.48KMay 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) Drops By 5.7%See More Headlines CRK Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CRK Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Last Earnings5/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend5/31/2023Today6/07/2023Dividend Payable6/15/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:CRK CUSIP20576820 CIK23194 Webwww.crkfrisco.com Phone(972) 668-8800Fax972-668-8812Employees205Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$13.50 High Stock Price Forecast$21.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$9.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.00 Trailing P/E Ratio2.05 Forward P/E Ratio10.47 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.14 billion Net Margins39.08% Pretax Margin48.45% Return on Equity52.26% Return on Assets17.72% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.91 Current Ratio0.67 Quick Ratio0.67 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.63 billion Price / Sales0.78 Cash Flow$7.08 per share Price / Cash Flow1.45 Book Value$9.75 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares277,510,000Free Float273,347,000Market Cap$2.85 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.15 Key ExecutivesM. Jay AllisonChairman & Chief Executive OfficerRoland O. BurnsPresident, CFO, Secretary & DirectorDaniel S. HarrisonChief Operating OfficerLaRae Lynn SandersVice President-LandTrey NewellChief Commercial OfficerKey CompetitorsKosmos EnergyNYSE:KOSCallon PetroleumNYSE:CPESM EnergyNYSE:SMSouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNMatador ResourcesNYSE:MTDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCBought 1,491 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.005%Toroso Investments LLCBought 159,603 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.058%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Bought 198,239 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.147%Putnam Investments LLCBought 11,177 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.012%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 219,449 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.141%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CRK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Comstock Resources stock right now? 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Comstock Resources in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CRK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CRK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CRK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Comstock Resources' stock price forecast for 2023? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Comstock Resources' stock. Their CRK share price forecasts range from $9.00 to $21.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $13.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 32.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CRK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CRK shares performed in 2023? Comstock Resources' stock was trading at $13.71 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, CRK shares have decreased by 25.7% and is now trading at $10.18. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Comstock Resources' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 7th 2023. View our CRK earnings forecast. How were Comstock Resources' earnings last quarter? Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 2nd. The oil and gas producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.33. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $489.58 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $433.84 million. Comstock Resources had a net margin of 39.08% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 52.26%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.51 earnings per share. How often does Comstock Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Comstock Resources? Comstock Resources announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.91%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 31st. Read our dividend analysis for CRK. What ETFs hold Comstock Resources' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) stock in their portfolio include The Acquirers Fund (ZIG), Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF (PSCE), Grizzle Growth ETF (GRZZ), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL) and Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG). Is Comstock Resources a good dividend stock? Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.24%. CRK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 10.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CRK will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.42% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CRK. When did Comstock Resources' stock split? 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 market closes 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Comstock Resources own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Comstock Resources investors own include CVS Health (CVS), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Bank of America (BAC), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Chesapeake Energy (CHKAQ), Constellation Brands (STZ) and AbbVie (ABBV). What is Comstock Resources' stock symbol? Comstock Resources trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CRK." Who are Comstock Resources' major shareholders? Comstock Resources' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.09%), State Street Corp (3.70%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.78%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (1.31%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.05%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian Christopher Claunch, Jim L Turner, M Jay Allison, Morris E Foster, Patrick Mcgough, Roland O Burns and Stuart D Porter. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Comstock Resources? Shares of CRK 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Comstock Resources' stock price today? One share of CRK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.18. How much money does Comstock Resources make? Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) has a market capitalization of $2.83 billion and generates $3.63 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $1.14 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.00 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Comstock Resources have? The company employs 205 workers across the globe. How can I contact Comstock Resources? Comstock Resources' mailing address is 5300 TOWN AND COUNTRY BLVD STE 500, FRISCO TX, 75034. The official website for the company is www.crkfrisco.com. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (972) 668-8800, via email at investor@comstockresources.com, or via fax at 972-668-8812. This page (NYSE:CRK) was last updated on 6/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Comstock Resources, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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