Gastar Exploration Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the exploration, development and production of oil, condensate, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. Its principal activities include the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties on unconventional reserves, such as shale resource plays. The company holds interests in the oil and natural gas-rich reservoirs, including the Oswego limestone, Meramec, and Osage bench formations within the Mississippi Lime; and the Woodford shale formations. As of February 28, 2018, its principal assets included the STACK play covering approximately 67,800 net acres located in the Mid-Continent area of the United States. The company was formerly known as Gastar Exploration Ltd. and changed its name to Gastar Exploration Inc. in January 2014. Gastar Exploration Inc. is based in Houston, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSEAMERICAN
Industry Independent Oil & Gas
Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
SectorBasic Materials
Current SymbolNYSEAMERICAN:GST
Previous SymbolNYSEMKT:GST
CUSIP36729920
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Market Cap$0.00
OptionableOptionable
GASTAR EXPL INC/SH (NYSEAMERICAN:GST) Frequently Asked Questions
What is GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's stock symbol?
GASTAR EXPL INC/SH trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)AMERICAN under the ticker symbol "GST."
How were GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's earnings last quarter?
GASTAR EXPL INC/SH (NYSEAMERICAN:GST) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 9th. The energy company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.02. The energy company had revenue of $10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $18.84 million. View GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for GST?
6 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's stock. Their predictions range from $0.13 to $1.50. On average, they expect GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's stock price to reach $1.0325 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 1,740.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH.
Has GASTAR EXPL INC/SH been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about GST stock have been trending very positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. GASTAR EXPL INC/SH earned a coverage optimism score of 3.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the energy company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to GASTAR EXPL INC/SH include Almaden Minerals (AMM), Altai Resources (ATI), American Patriot Oil & Gas (AOW), Argos Resources (ARG), Armour Energy (AJQ), Ascent Resources (AST), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Bahamas Petroleum (BPC), Bayshore Petroleum (BSH), Beach Energy (BPT), Bellatrix Exploration (BXE), Bengal Energy (BNG), Borders & Southern Petroleum (BOR), Byron Energy (BYE) and Cairn Energy (CNE).
Who are GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's key executives?
GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jerry R. Schuyler, Chairman & Interim CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Michael A. Gerlich, Sr. VP, CFO, Treasurer & Corp. Sec. (Age 63)
- Mr. Stephen P. Roberts, Sr. VP & COO (Age 55)
- Mr. J. Russell Porter, Consultant (Age 56)
- Mr. Keith R. Blair, VP & Exploration Mang. (Age 63)
How do I buy shares of GASTAR EXPL INC/SH?
Shares of GST 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 GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's stock price today?
One share of GST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0561.
What is GASTAR EXPL INC/SH's official website?
MarketBeat Community Rating for GASTAR EXPL INC/SH (NYSEAMERICAN GST)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about GASTAR EXPL INC/SH and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe GST will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe GST will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
