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
Phone855-979-2012
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.34 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees650
OptionableOptionable
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 Inc (NYSE:WPX) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 31st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.02. The oil and gas producer earned $484 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $514.08 million. WPX Energy had a positive return on equity of 0.76% and a negative net margin of 15.79%. The company's revenue was up 233.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.10) earnings per share. View WPX Energy's Earnings History.
When is WPX Energy's next earnings date?
How can I listen to WPX Energy's earnings call?
WPX Energy will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8338325123.
What price target have analysts set for WPX?
30 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for WPX Energy's shares. Their predictions range from $13.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect WPX Energy's share price to reach $21.6207 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 63.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for WPX Energy.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for WPX Energy?
30 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WPX Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 28 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for WPX Energy.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about WPX Energy stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about WPX Energy stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "WPX Energy has transformed itself from a natural gas-focused company to an oil-focused one. The company has been able to do so through nearly $8 billion of transactions. WPX Energy is building up a strong portfolio of assets which will continue to boost its oil production and allow it to gain from improving commodity prices. WPX Energy’s exposure in the Delaware and Williston basins will enable it to achieve the goal of higher oil generation in 2019. Shares of WPX Energy have lost narrower than its industry in the past 12 months. However, the competitive energy space, stringent regulations and dependence on third parties to market their products are the headwinds." (2/9/2019)
- 2. Williams Capital analysts commented, "We believe the revised 2019 outlook and asset sales address investor concerns, which have driven the recent underperformance. WPX remains a Top Pick for its core Delaware Basin posion, premier execuon, significant midstream oponality and a racve relave valuaon." (2/4/2019)
Has WPX Energy been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WPX stock have been trending somewhat positive on Wednesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. WPX Energy earned a coverage optimism score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the oil and gas producer a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of WPX Energy's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WPX Energy include Sasol (SSL), Continental Resources (CLR), Rwe Ag Sp (RWEOY), Marathon Oil (MRO), Devon Energy (DVN), Apache (APA), GALP ENERGIA SG/ADR (GLPEY), TORAY INDUSTRIE/ADR (TRYIY), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), Noble Energy (NBL), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Cimarex Energy (XEC), Energen (EGN) and Encana (ECA).
Who are WPX Energy's key executives?
WPX Energy's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Richard E. Muncrief, CEO & Chairman (Age 60)
- Mr. Clay M. Gaspar, Pres & COO (Age 47)
- Mr. J. Kevin Vann, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 48)
- Mr. Dennis C. Cameron, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 56)
- Mr. Bryan K. Guderian, Exec. VP of Bus. Devel. (Age 60)
Who are WPX Energy's major shareholders?
WPX Energy's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.34%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.52%), Millennium Management LLC (1.86%), Shapiro Capital Management LLC (1.78%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.61%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.10%). Company insiders that own WPX Energy stock include Bryan K Guderian, Clay M Gaspar, Dennis C Cameron, J Kevin Vann, Stephen L Faulkner Jr and William G Lowrie. View Institutional Ownership Trends for WPX Energy.
Which major investors are selling WPX Energy stock?
WPX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Scout Investments Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Jennison Associates LLC, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. and AGF Investments Inc.. Company insiders that have sold WPX Energy company stock in the last year include Bryan K Guderian, Clay M Gaspar, Dennis C Cameron, J Kevin Vann, Stephen L Faulkner Jr and William G Lowrie. View Insider Buying and Selling for WPX Energy.
Which major investors are buying WPX Energy stock?
WPX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., LSP Investment Advisors LLC, Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP, Fiera Capital Corp, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, Shapiro Capital Management LLC and CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for WPX Energy.
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 $13.24.
How big of a company is WPX Energy?
WPX Energy has a market capitalization of $5.56 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.
What is WPX Energy's official website?
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]
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