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Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $10.06 -0.21 (-2.04%) (As of 03/23/2023 01:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.04▼$10.6650-Day Range$10.22▼$13.1752-Week Range$9.85▼$22.11Volume1.62 million shsAverage Volume5.45 million shsMarket Capitalization$2.79 billionP/E Ratio2.51Dividend Yield4.97%Price Target$15.28 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Comstock Resources MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside51.9% Upside$15.28 Price TargetShort InterestBearish19.08% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.89Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.17Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$50,400 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth43.92%From $1.89 to $2.72 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.2.71 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector54th out of 243 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry27th out of 79 stocks 4.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingComstock Resources has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $15.28, Comstock Resources has a forecasted upside of 51.9% from its current price of $10.06.Amount of Analyst CoverageComstock Resources has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted19.08% 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 4.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Comstock Resources has recently decreased by 2.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipComstock Resources is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.78%, 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 12.47%. 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 18.38% 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 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentComstock Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.17. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Comstock Resources this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 21 people have searched for CRK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -51% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 7 people have added Comstock Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -42% 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 $50,400.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.20% 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 43.92% in the coming year, from $1.89 to $2.72 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 2.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Comstock Resources is 2.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 62.26.Price to Book Value per Share RatioComstock Resources has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. 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 HeadlinesMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) VP Brian Christopher Claunch Buys 5,000 SharesMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comMarch 23, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Bank Accounts: Frozen!In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!March 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Shares Up 3.1% After Insider Buying ActivityMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe total return for Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) investors has risen faster than earnings growth over the last three yearsMarch 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) Forecasted to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $0.22 Per ShareMarch 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comComstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Price Target Raised to $18.00February 24, 2023 | reuters.comEOG Resources says low natgas prices not changing drilling planMarch 23, 2023 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Urgent WarningThis was never meant for the general public. But it’s all there in black and white … A frightening plan that gives the Fed the power to track and even control your checking account, including ALL your financial transactions. A pilot test program is already underway. And it’s slated to launch at America’s largest banks as soon as May of this year! So, time to prepare is very short. Fortunately, there are a few key steps you can take to defend yourself …February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What We Like About Comstock Resources' (NYSE:CRK) Upcoming DividendFebruary 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comComstock Resources: 3.8% Dividend Yield And 7-10% GrowthFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comComstock Resources Full Year 2022 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsFebruary 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Does The Future Hold For Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK)? These Analysts Have Been Cutting Their EstimatesFebruary 14, 2023 | msn.comComstock Resources Non-GAAP EPS of $1.05 beats by $0.24, revenue of $922.38M beats by $256.51MFebruary 14, 2023 | apnews.comComstock: Q4 Earnings SnapshotFebruary 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCOMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTSFebruary 13, 2023 | msn.comPreview: Comstock Resources's EarningsFebruary 2, 2023 | msn.comComstock's proved reserves at end of 2022 stands at 6.7 TcfeFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCOMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. ANNOUNCES 9% PROVED RESERVE GROWTH IN 2022January 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCOMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2022 EARNINGS DATE AND CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATIONJanuary 12, 2023 | seekingalpha.comComstock Resources: Going For Low And LowerJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould Investors Focus on These 4 U.S. Upstream Stocks?January 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Be Excited About Comstock Resources, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRK) 55% Return On Equity?January 4, 2023 | msn.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock?December 20, 2022 | msn.comKnow Why Natural Gas Prices Ended 5.7% Higher Past WeekDecember 19, 2022 | seekingalpha.comComstock Resources May Generate Over $1 Billion In Positive Cash Flow In 2023December 7, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comExpert Ratings for Comstock ResSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings2/15/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/28/2023Dividend Payable3/15/2023Today3/23/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2023Fiscal 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$15.28 High Stock Price Forecast$21.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$11.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+48.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.01 Trailing P/E Ratio2.56 Forward P/E Ratio5.43 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.14 billion Net Margins31.84% Pretax Margin38.64% Return on Equity68.19% Return on Assets19.41% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.94 Current Ratio0.85 Quick Ratio0.85 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.63 billion Price / Sales0.79 Cash Flow$6.54 per share Price / Cash Flow1.57 Book Value$9.75 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares277,510,000Free Float274,180,000Market Cap$2.85 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 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:KOSSM EnergyNYSE:SMCallon PetroleumNYSE:CPESouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNMatador ResourcesNYSE:MTDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBrian Christopher ClaunchBought 5,000 shares on 3/15/2023Total: $50,400.00 ($10.08/share)Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P.Bought 75,000 shares on 2/27/2023Ownership: 0.000%NatixisBought 70,200 shares on 2/24/2023Ownership: 0.025%Alliancebernstein L.P.Sold 52,000 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.044%Josh Arnold Investment Consultant LLCBought 22,900 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.010%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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Comstock Resources in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Comstock Resources' stock. Their CRK share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $21.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $15.28 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 48.8% 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 the year. Since then, CRK stock has decreased by 25.1% and is now trading at $10.27. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Comstock Resources? Comstock Resources saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 20,990,000 shares, an increase of 12.7% from the January 31st total of 18,630,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,810,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.4 days. Currently, 23.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Comstock Resources' Short Interest. When is Comstock Resources' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023. View our CRK earnings forecast. How were Comstock Resources' earnings last quarter? Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 15th. The oil and gas producer reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.21. The oil and gas producer earned $922.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $665.87 million. Comstock Resources had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 68.19% and a net margin of 31.84%. The firm's revenue was up 40.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 EPS. How often does Comstock Resources pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Comstock Resources? Comstock Resources announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share on Wednesday, March 15th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.87%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 28th. 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 Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF (PSCE), Grizzle Growth ETF (GRZZ), Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) and Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2x Shares (GUSH). 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 4.78%. CRK has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 12.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CRK will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.38% 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 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. 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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.09%), KGH Ltd (1.98%), Millennium Management LLC (1.23%), Marshall Wace LLP (0.91%), Aventail Capital Group LP (0.81%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (0.69%). 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 $10.27. How much money does Comstock Resources make? Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) has a market capitalization of $2.85 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 $4.01 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. 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