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Kosmos Energy (KOS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$5.47
-0.02 (-0.36%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)

Kosmos Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

Consensus Rating

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Kosmos Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for KOS.

Consensus Price Target

$8.56
56.49% Upside
High Forecast$10.00
Average Forecast$8.56
Low Forecast$5.00

According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Kosmos Energy, the average price target is $8.56. The highest price target for KOS is $10.00, while the lowest price target for KOS is $5.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 56.49% from the current price of $5.47.

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/27/23 to 7/26/24
1 Month Ago
6/27/23 to 6/26/24
3 Months Ago
4/28/23 to 4/27/24
1 Year Ago
7/27/22 to 7/27/23
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$8.56$9.30$9.63$9.34
Forecasted Upside56.49% Upside33.60% Upside33.43% Upside26.90% Upside
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KOS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KOS Price Targets by Month

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Kosmos Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKosmos EnergyOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.56
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside56.20% Upside223.65% Upside8.98% Upside
News Sentiment RatingPositive News
Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$7.00 ➝ $5.00-13.04%
6/25/2024Benchmark
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00+47.87%
11/20/2023Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$10.00+44.09%
10/3/2023Barclays
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 Boost Target$9.40 ➝ $9.80+28.36%
9/27/2023Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$8.70 ➝ $10.00+29.62%
7/20/2023Redburn Partners
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$9.00+38.67%
3/10/2023Peel Hunt
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 Initiated Coverageadd$8.94+25.56%
11/9/2022Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetGBX 710 ➝ GBX 735

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KOS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kosmos Energy's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Kosmos Energy is $8.56, with a high forecast of $10.00 and a low forecast of $5.00.

Should I buy or sell Kosmos Energy stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kosmos Energy in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KOS shares.

Does Kosmos Energy's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Kosmos Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 28.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Kosmos Energy?

Kosmos Energy has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.

Do Wall Street analysts like Kosmos Energy more than its competitors?

Analysts like Kosmos Energy more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Kosmos Energy is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how KOS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:KOS) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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