About WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX)
WPX Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, engages in the exploitation and development of unconventional properties in the United States. The company's principal areas of operation include the Delaware Basin in Texas and New Mexico; the Williston Basin in North Dakota; and the San Juan Basin in New Mexico and Colorado. As of December 31, 2017, it had proved reserves of 436 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:WPX
CUSIP98212B10
Phone855-979-2012
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66%
Current Ratio0.76%
Quick Ratio0.71%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-39.71
Forward P/E Ratio556.00
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.34 billion
Price / Sales4.97
Cash Flow$1.7688 per share
Price / Cash9.43
Book Value$9.78 per share
Price / Book1.71
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.42)
Net Income$-16,000,000.00
Net Margins-1.20%
Return on Equity-3.83%
Return on Assets-1.89%
Miscellaneous
Employees650
Outstanding Shares398,200,000
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is WPX Energy's stock symbol?
WPX Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WPX."
How were WPX Energy's earnings last quarter?
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The oil and gas producer reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.06. The oil and gas producer earned $238 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $410.78 million. WPX Energy had a negative net margin of 1.20% and a negative return on equity of 3.83%. The firm's revenue was up 170.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.16) earnings per share. View WPX Energy's Earnings History.
When is WPX Energy's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WPX?
21 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for WPX Energy's stock. Their forecasts range from $8.00 to $29.00. On average, they anticipate WPX Energy's stock price to reach $18.5750 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for WPX Energy.
Are investors shorting WPX Energy?
WPX Energy saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 29th, there was short interest totalling 32,239,729 shares, an increase of 10.0% from the March 15th total of 29,322,079 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 7,895,360 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.1 days. Currently, 8.4% of the company's stock are sold short.
Who are some of WPX Energy's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WPX Energy include EQT (EQT), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Encana (ECA), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), Parsley Energy (PE), Cimarex Energy (XEC), RSP Permian (RSPP), Energen (EGN), Antero Resources (AR), Newfield Exploration (NFX), Murphy Oil (MUR), Centennial Resource Dev (CDEV), Crescent Point Energy (CPG), Vermilion Energy (VET), ARC Resources (AETUF), PDC Energy (PDCE) and Range Resources (RRC).
Who are WPX Energy's key executives?
WPX Energy's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard E. Muncrief, CEO & Chairman (Age 59)
- Mr. Clay M. Gaspar, Pres & COO (Age 46)
- Mr. J. Kevin Vann, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 47)
- Mr. Dennis C. Cameron, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 55)
- Mr. Bryan K. Guderian, Exec. VP of Bus. Devel. (Age 59)
Has WPX Energy been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about WPX stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. WPX Energy earned a media sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the oil and gas producer an impact score of 45.00 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
How do I buy shares of WPX Energy?
Shares of WPX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is WPX Energy's stock price today?
One share of WPX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.68.
How big of a company is WPX Energy?
WPX Energy has a market capitalization of $6.57 billion and generates $1.34 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $-16,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.42) on an earnings per share basis. WPX Energy employs 650 workers across the globe.
How can I contact WPX Energy?
WPX Energy's mailing address is 3500 ONE WILLIAMS CENTER, TULSA OK, 74172. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at 855-979-2012 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for WPX Energy (WPX)
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WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
21 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for WPX Energy in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $18.5750, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 11.36%. The high price target for WPX is $29.00 and the low price target for WPX is $8.00. There are currently 1 hold rating, 19 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 2.95 | 2.89 | 2.74 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
19 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
19 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
16 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
15 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $18.5750 | $18.4524 | $16.5833 | $15.6944 |
| Price Target Upside: | 11.36% upside | 32.47% upside | 13.66% upside | 43.99% upside |
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Consensus Price Target History
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
WPX Energy (NYSE WPX) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.50%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 99.74%
WPX Energy (NYSE WPX) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 9/15/2017 | Clay M Gaspar | Insider | Sell | 35,000 | $10.48 | $366,800.00 | 506,326 |  |
| 1/12/2017 | Richard E Muncrief | Insider | Buy | 20,000 | $13.35 | $267,000.00 | 732,481 | |
| 1/12/2017 | William G Lowrie | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $13.35 | $66,750.00 | 242,076 | |
| 6/13/2016 | Stephen L Faulkner Jr | VP | Sell | 5,000 | $9.88 | $49,400.00 | 35,754 | |
| 6/6/2016 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 20,400 | $9.80 | $199,920.00 | 732,481 | |
| 6/6/2016 | William G Lowrie | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $9.80 | $98,000.00 | 237,076 | |
| 3/3/2016 | William G Lowrie | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $4.92 | $12,300.00 | 196,820 | |
| 8/26/2015 | Clay M. Gaspar | SVP | Buy | 35,000 | $5.51 | $192,850.00 | 120,630 | |
| 8/25/2015 | Dennis C Cameron | SVP | Buy | 1,800 | $5.50 | $9,900.00 | 53,939 | |
| 8/21/2015 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 20,000 | $6.82 | $136,400.00 | 409,935 | |
| 7/16/2015 | Bryan K Guderian | SVP | Buy | 5,000 | $10.10 | $50,500.00 | | |
| 7/16/2015 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 30,000 | $10.10 | $303,000.00 | | |
| 7/16/2015 | William R Granberry | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $10.10 | $202,000.00 | | |
| 3/16/2015 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $10.45 | $104,500.00 | | |
| 12/15/2014 | William G Lowrie | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $10.35 | $51,750.00 | | |
| 12/11/2014 | Kelt Kindick | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $11.18 | $111,800.00 | | |
| 12/10/2014 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $11.41 | $114,100.00 | | |
| 12/9/2014 | J Kevin Vann | CFO | Buy | 10,000 | $10.86 | $108,600.00 | | |
| 12/8/2014 | William R Granberry | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $11.23 | $112,300.00 | | |
| 11/18/2014 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $15.56 | $155,600.00 | | |
| 9/11/2014 | Bryan K Guderian | SVP | Sell | 11,820 | $25.61 | $302,710.20 | | |
| 9/2/2014 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $26.24 | $262,400.00 | | |
| 6/13/2014 | James J Bender | SVP | Sell | 23,659 | $22.41 | $530,198.19 | | |
| 6/12/2014 | James J Bender | SVP | Sell | 176,094 | $22.15 | $3,900,482.10 | | |
| 6/9/2014 | Richard E Muncrief | CEO | Buy | 14,000 | $21.71 | $303,940.00 | | |
| 5/27/2014 | Kelt Kindick | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $20.80 | $104,000.00 | | |
| 5/21/2014 | Steven Natali | SVP | Sell | 55,390 | $21.46 | $1,188,669.40 | 14,646 | |
| 5/20/2014 | William Lowrie | Director | Buy | 8,000 | $20.95 | $167,600.00 | 127,578 | |
| 5/12/2014 | James J Bender | CEO | Sell | 94,700 | $22.01 | $2,084,347.00 | | |
| 12/30/2013 | Michael R Fiser | SVP | Sell | 46,893 | $20.43 | $958,023.99 | | |
| 10/22/2013 | Neal A Buck | SVP | Sell | 10,007 | $23.00 | $230,161.00 | | |
| 5/23/2013 | Bryan K Guderian | SVP | Sell | 20,000 | $20.02 | $400,400.00 | | |
| 5/22/2013 | Neal A Buck | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $21.00 | $210,000.00 | | |
| 5/21/2013 | James J Bender | SVP | Sell | 30,413 | $20.31 | $617,688.03 | | |
| 11/8/2012 | David F Work | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $15.05 | $30,100.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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