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(From Eagle Publishing) (Ad) Free ERF Stock Alerts $20.09 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 05/31/2024) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.09▼$20.0950-Day Range$19.34▼$20.6752-Week Range$13.46▼$20.97VolumeN/AAverage Volume3.07 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.10 billionP/E Ratio11.16Dividend Yield1.29%Price Target$21.87 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Enerplus alerts: Email Address Enerplus MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.9% Upside$21.87 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth13.16%From $1.90 to $2.15 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.31 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector187th out of 238 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry62nd out of 74 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEnerplus has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageEnerplus has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Enerplus' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.33% of the float of Enerplus has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEnerplus has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Enerplus has recently increased by 28.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEnerplus pays a meaningful dividend of 1.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEnerplus does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Enerplus is 14.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Enerplus will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.09% next year. This indicates that Enerplus will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Enerplus' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ERF. Previous Next 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEnerplus has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 0.87 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Enerplus this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for ERF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Enerplus to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Enerplus insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.41% of the stock of Enerplus is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions58.42% of the stock of Enerplus is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Enerplus' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Enerplus are expected to grow by 13.16% in the coming year, from $1.90 to $2.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Enerplus is 11.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Enerplus is 11.16, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.92.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEnerplus has a P/B Ratio of 3.29. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Enerplus' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Eagle PublishingThe Best Stock Trading for Less Than $10 Per Share?It’s a tiny, $1 billion company that holds the key to this power. And yet, it’s the largest company of its kind in the U.S. It’s in a prime position to profit.For the full story, click here About Enerplus Stock (NYSE:ERF)Enerplus Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, explores and develops crude oil and natural gas in the United States. Its oil and natural gas properties are located primarily in North Dakota, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.Read More ERF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ERF Stock News HeadlinesJune 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEnerplus (NYSE:ERF) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 31, 2024 | prnewswire.comChord Energy and Enerplus Complete Combination, Creating Premier Williston-Focused E&P CompanyMay 24, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comEnerplus Corporation (ERF.TO)May 24, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comEnerplus-Chord Energy deal receives shareholder and Investment Canada Act approvalMay 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEnerplus Announces Shareholder Approval of Transaction with Chord Energy Corporation and Receipt of Investment Canada Act ApprovalMay 9, 2024 | investorplace.comERF Stock Earnings: Enerplus Beats EPS for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEnerplus Announces its Quarterly Cash Dividend for June 2024May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comReturns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Enerplus (TSE:ERF)April 29, 2024 | msn.comToronto market subdued as broad gains countered by resource lossesApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEnerplus Announces Filing of Management Information Circular for Special Meeting of ShareholdersApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comENERPLUS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Enerplus Corporation - ERFApril 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTrican Well Service (TOLWF) Receives a Rating Update from a Top AnalystApril 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comChord Energy and Enerplus Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period and Provide Transaction UpdateMarch 1, 2024 | nasdaq.comEx-Dividend Reminder: LyondellBasell Industries, Suncor Energy and EnerplusFebruary 26, 2024 | businesswire.comENERPLUS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Enerplus Corporation - ERFFebruary 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comShareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Enerplus Corporation has obtained a Fair Price in its transaction with ChordFebruary 22, 2024 | benzinga.comWhy Oil & Gas Exploration Company Enerplus Shares Are Surging Premarket TodayFebruary 21, 2024 | marketwatch.comEnerplus Shares Pop 9.6% on Proposed Combination With Chord EnergyFebruary 21, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comEnerplus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial and Operating ResultsFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEnerplus: Q4 Earnings SnapshotFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comChord Energy, Enerplus to Combine in $11 Billion DealFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comChord Energy, Canada’s Enerplus to combine into $11 billion company, with eye on ‘premier’ position in North Dakota’s Williston basinFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEnerplus Announces an 8% Increase to its Quarterly Cash Dividend for March 2024February 21, 2024 | wsj.comChord Energy, Enerplus to Combine in $11 Billion DealFebruary 21, 2024 | reuters.comChord Energy to buy Canada's Enerplus to boost Williston basin presenceSee More Headlines Receive ERF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Enerplus and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/4 Dividend5/30/2024Dividend Payable6/04/2024Today6/14/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:ERF CUSIPN/A CIK1126874 Webwww.enerplus.com Phone(403) 298-2200Fax403-298-2211Employees404Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.87 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$19.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.80 Trailing P/E Ratio11.16 Forward P/E Ratio10.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$456.08 million Net Margins24.09% Pretax Margin29.19% Return on Equity33.88% Return on Assets19.89% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.08 Current Ratio0.70 Quick Ratio0.70 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.69 billion Price / Sales2.42 Cash Flow$4.23 per share Price / Cash Flow4.75 Book Value$6.10 per share Price / Book3.29Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares204,250,000Free Float203,409,000Market Cap$4.10 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.97 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ian Charles Dundas B.Com. (Age 56)B.Comm., L.L.B., President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Comp: $1.6MMs. Jodine Julene-Jenson Labrie B.Com.B.Comm, C.A., CBV, Senior VP & CFOMr. Wade D. Hutchings (Age 51)Senior VP & COO Comp: $1.02MMr. David A. McCoy B.Comm.Llb, VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryDrew MairManager of Investor RelationsMr. Garth R. DollVice President of Marketing & MidstreamMs. Pamela Anne RamotowskiVice President of People & CultureMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMarathon OilNYSE:MROOvintivNYSE:OVVPermian ResourcesNASDAQ:PRChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKAPANASDAQ:APAView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipEverSource Wealth Advisors LLCBought 2,320 shares on 6/11/2024Ownership: 0.003%Westwood Holdings Group Inc.Sold 2,325,768 shares on 6/6/2024Ownership: 0.909%Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 143,739 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.070%Cetera Advisors LLCSold 2,470 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.069%Virtu Financial LLCBought 109,146 shares on 5/20/2024Ownership: 0.053%View All Institutional Transactions ERF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Enerplus stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Enerplus in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ERF shares. View ERF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Enerplus' stock price target for 2024? 6 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Enerplus' shares. Their ERF share price targets range from $19.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $21.87 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 8.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ERF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ERF shares performed in 2024? Enerplus' stock was trading at $15.34 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ERF shares have increased by 31.0% and is now trading at $20.09. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Enerplus? Enerplus saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,680,000 shares, an increase of 28.8% from the April 30th total of 2,080,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,870,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.9 days. Approximately 1.3% of the company's shares are sold short. View Enerplus' Short Interest. When is Enerplus' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 14th 2024. View our ERF earnings forecast. How were Enerplus' earnings last quarter? Enerplus Co. (NYSE:ERF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.02. The oil and natural gas company earned $362.04 million during the quarter. Enerplus had a net margin of 24.09% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 33.88%. How often does Enerplus pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Enerplus? Enerplus declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of $0.065 per share on Tuesday, June 4th. This represents a $0.26 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.29%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 30th. Read our dividend analysis for ERF. Is Enerplus a good dividend stock? Enerplus (NYSE:ERF) pays an annual dividend of $0.26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%. The dividend payout ratio is 14.44%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ERF will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.09% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ERF. What ETFs hold Enerplus' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Enerplus (NYSE:ERF) stock in their portfolio include AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB) and IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF (MNA).iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF (ISVL). What is Ian C. Dundas' approval rating as Enerplus' CEO? 22 employees have rated Enerplus Chief Executive Officer Ian C. Dundas on Glassdoor.com. Ian C. Dundas has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Enerplus own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Enerplus investors own include Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI), CNBX Pharmaceuticals (CNBX), Organigram (OGI), Golar LNG Partners (GMLP), KushCo (KSHB), Matinas BioPharma (MTNB), ADMA Biologics (ADMA), DHT (DHT) and Bionano Genomics (BNGO). Who are Enerplus' major shareholders? Enerplus' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.65%), Magnetar Financial LLC (2.04%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (0.91%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (0.91%), Picton Mahoney Asset Management (0.79%) and Swiss National Bank (0.19%). How do I buy shares of Enerplus? Shares of ERF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:ERF) was last updated on 6/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersGold Set to EXPLODE!The perfect storm is brewing to drive gold's price through the roof! 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