Should I buy or sell Kosmos Energy stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kosmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KOS shares. View KOS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Kosmos Energy's stock price target for 2024?

7 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Kosmos Energy's shares. Their KOS share price targets range from $8.94 to $10.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $9.53 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KOS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have KOS shares performed in 2023?

Kosmos Energy's stock was trading at $6.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KOS shares have increased by 5.8% and is now trading at $6.73. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Kosmos Energy?

Kosmos Energy saw a drop in short interest in October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,880,000 shares, a drop of 8.5% from the October 15th total of 22,820,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,760,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.4 days. View Kosmos Energy's Short Interest .

When is Kosmos Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024. View our KOS earnings forecast .

How were Kosmos Energy's earnings last quarter?

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) issued its earnings results on Sunday, November, 5th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.05. The oil and gas producer earned $526.55 million during the quarter. Kosmos Energy had a net margin of 4.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.42%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.19 EPS.

What ETFs hold Kosmos Energy's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) , Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE) , First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) , SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) , Invesco Dorsey Wright Energy Momentum ETF (PXI) , Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF (HAPS) , Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT) and Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2x Shares (GUSH) .

What is Brian F. Maxted's approval rating as Kosmos Energy's CEO?

7 employees have rated Kosmos Energy Chief Executive Officer Brian F. Maxted on Glassdoor.com . Brian F. Maxted has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kosmos Energy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kosmos Energy investors own include Marathon Oil (MRO) , Permian Resources (CDEV) , Callon Petroleum (CPE) , WPX Energy (WPX) , Chesapeake Energy (CHKAQ) , EnLink Midstream (ENLC) , Oasis Petroleum (OAS) , Organigram (OGI) , Ford Motor (F) and Two Harbors Investment (TWO) .

Who are Kosmos Energy's major shareholders?

Kosmos Energy's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (13.35%), Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (4.85%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (4.56%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.76%), Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. (1.95%) and RWC Asset Advisors US LLC (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Deanna L Goodwin , Richard Ryan Clark, Roy A Franklin and Sir Richard Billing Dearlove . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Kosmos Energy?

Shares of KOS 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 .

Kosmos Energy Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:KOS)

$6.73

-0.06 (-0.88%)

(As of 12/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $6.70
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$6.87
50-Day Range: $6.58
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$8.22
52-Week Range: $5.28
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$8.55

Volume: 3.89 million shs
Average Volume: 4.27 million shs
Market Capitalization: $3.10 billion

P/E Ratio: 42.06
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $9.53

Kosmos Energy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.86 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 41.7% Upside
$9.53 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
4.86% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -6.88
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.39
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 46.75%
From $0.77 to $1.13 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.28 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

95th out of 229 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

42nd out of 75 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kosmos Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $9.53, Kosmos Energy has a forecasted upside of 41.7% from its current price of $6.73.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kosmos Energy has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.86% of the outstanding shares of Kosmos Energy have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Kosmos Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Kosmos Energy has recently increased by 7.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Kosmos Energy does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Kosmos Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Kosmos Energy has received a -98.06% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Kosmos Energy in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Crude oil", "Crude natural gas", and "Natural gas exploration services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Kosmos Energy is -6.88.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Kosmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.39. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Kosmos Energy this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 6 people have searched for KOS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 3 people have added Kosmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Kosmos Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.79% of the stock of Kosmos Energy is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
91.24% of the stock of Kosmos Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Kosmos Energy are expected to grow by 46.75% in the coming year, from $0.77 to $1.13 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kosmos Energy is 42.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 116.76.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Kosmos Energy is 42.06, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.62.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Kosmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 0.65. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Kosmos Energy has a P/B Ratio of 3.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Kosmos Energy Stock (NYSE:KOS)

Kosmos Energy Ltd. engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties along the Atlantic Margins in the United States. The company's primary assets include production projects located in offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as a gas projects located in offshore Mauritania and Senegal. It also undertakes a proven basin exploration program in Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Kosmos Energy Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

KOS Stock Price History

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KOS Stock News Headlines

December 2, 2023 | msn.com

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November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Stifel Initiates Coverage of Kosmos Energy (KOS) with Buy Recommendation

November 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Plethora of Projects to Boost Kosmos Energy’s Future

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 6, 2023 | msn.com

Kosmos Energy raises stake in Senegal gas field, becoming operator, as BP exits

November 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Net Income of $85 Million, Revenue of $526 Million

November 3, 2023 | msn.com

Kosmos Energy Q3 2023 Earnings Preview

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

What Makes Kosmos Energy (KOS) an Acquisition Target?

October 20, 2023 | msn.com

BP looks to sell stake in Senegal offshore gas field to Kosmos

October 19, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Eases Sanctions on Venezuela

October 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Promising Oil Discovery Leads to Buy Rating for Kosmos Energy

October 6, 2023 | businesswire.com

Kosmos Energy to Host Third Quarter 2023 Results and Webcast on November 6, 2023

September 28, 2023 | 247wallst.com

BofA Securities Upgrades Kosmos Energy

September 28, 2023 | msn.com

General Dynamics rated Buy at Deutsche, XPO gains on upgrade: 4 big analyst picks

September 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 25, 2023 | msn.com

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September 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 9, 2023 | msn.com

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September 7, 2023 | msn.com

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August 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

August 9, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Bernstein Remains a Buy on Kosmos Energy (KOS)

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/05/2023
Today: 12/02/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/26/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Sector: Oils/Energy
Current Symbol: NYSE:KOS
CUSIP: G5315B10
CIK: 1509991
Web: www.kosmosenergy.com
Phone: (214) 445-9600
Fax: 1-214-363-9024
Employees: 236
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $9.53
High Stock Price Target: $10.00
Low Stock Price Target: $8.94
Potential Upside/Downside: +41.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.86
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.16
Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.74
P/E Growth: 0.65
Net Income: $226.55 million
Net Margins: 4.41%
Pretax Margin: 7.42%
Return on Equity: 38.42%
Return on Assets: 7.18%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.39
Current Ratio: 0.82
Quick Ratio: 0.54

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.30 billion
Price / Sales: 1.35
Cash Flow: $2.14 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.15
Book Value: $2.17 per share
Price / Book: 3.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 460,130,000
Free Float: 451,894,000
Market Cap: $3.10 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 2.50

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Key Executives

Mr. Andrew G. Inglis (Age 64)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $3.01M
Mr. Neal D. Shah (Age 38)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. Jason E. Doughty (Age 58)
Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $1.17M
Mr. Christopher James Ball (Age 55)
Senior VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Comp: $1.37M
Mr. Richard R. Clark (Age 67)
Senior VP & Head of Gulf of Mexico Business Unit
Comp: $1.31M
Mr. Ronald W. Glass (Age 44)
VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Jamie Buckland
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Marvin M. Garrett (Age 67)
Senior Vice President of Drilling
Mr. Michael James Anderson (Age 62)
Senior Vice President of Sustainability & External Affairs
Comp: $1.06M
Mr. Todd Niebruegge
SVP & Head of Mauritania -Senegal business unit

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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KOS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kosmos Energy stock right now?: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kosmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KOS shares.
View KOS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Kosmos Energy's stock price target for 2024?: 7 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Kosmos Energy's shares. Their KOS share price targets range from $8.94 to $10.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $9.53 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for KOS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have KOS shares performed in 2023?: Kosmos Energy's stock was trading at $6.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KOS shares have increased by 5.8% and is now trading at $6.73.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Kosmos Energy?: Kosmos Energy saw a drop in short interest in October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,880,000 shares, a drop of 8.5% from the October 15th total of 22,820,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,760,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.4 days.
View Kosmos Energy's Short Interest.
When is Kosmos Energy's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024.
View our KOS earnings forecast.
How were Kosmos Energy's earnings last quarter?: Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) issued its earnings results on Sunday, November, 5th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.05. The oil and gas producer earned $526.55 million during the quarter. Kosmos Energy had a net margin of 4.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.42%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.19 EPS.

What ETFs hold Kosmos Energy's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE), First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Invesco Dorsey Wright Energy Momentum ETF (PXI), Harbor Corporate Culture Small Cap ETF (HAPS), Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT) and Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2x Shares (GUSH).
What is Brian F. Maxted's approval rating as Kosmos Energy's CEO?: 7 employees have rated Kosmos Energy Chief Executive Officer Brian F. Maxted on Glassdoor.com. Brian F. Maxted has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Kosmos Energy own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kosmos Energy investors own include Marathon Oil (MRO), Permian Resources (CDEV), Callon Petroleum (CPE), WPX Energy (WPX), Chesapeake Energy (CHKAQ), EnLink Midstream (ENLC), Oasis Petroleum (OAS), Organigram (OGI), Ford Motor (F) and Two Harbors Investment (TWO).
Who are Kosmos Energy's major shareholders?: Kosmos Energy's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (13.35%), Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (4.85%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (4.56%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.76%), Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. (1.95%) and RWC Asset Advisors US LLC (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Deanna L Goodwin, Richard Ryan Clark, Roy A Franklin and Sir Richard Billing Dearlove.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Kosmos Energy?: Shares of KOS 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.

This page (NYSE:KOS) was last updated on 12/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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