NASDAQ:CHK Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $77.79 +0.39 (+0.50%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$76.49▼$78.7550-Day Range$77.40▼$91.6052-Week Range$72.84▼$93.58Volume3.77 million shsAverage Volume1.88 million shsMarket Capitalization$10.19 billionP/E Ratio10.48Dividend Yield2.96%Price Target$106.62 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Chesapeake Energy alerts: Email Address Chesapeake Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside37.1% Upside$106.62 Price TargetShort InterestBearish17.78% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.58Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth299.23%From $1.30 to $5.19 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.41 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector40th out of 248 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry19th out of 80 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChesapeake Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageChesapeake Energy has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.78% of the float of Chesapeake Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChesapeake Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Chesapeake Energy has recently increased by 5.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChesapeake Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthChesapeake Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 31.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Chesapeake Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.32% next year. This indicates that Chesapeake Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CHK. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChesapeake Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Chesapeake Energy this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for CHK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 56% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Chesapeake Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chesapeake Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.17% of the stock of Chesapeake Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.93% of the stock of Chesapeake Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chesapeake Energy are expected to grow by 299.23% in the coming year, from $1.30 to $5.19 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 10.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 10.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 16.02.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChesapeake Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsJ.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."Click here to see why Wall Street is in PANIC mode >>> About Chesapeake Energy Stock (NASDAQ:CHK)Chesapeake Energy Corporation operates as an independent exploration and production company in the United States. It engages in acquisition, exploration, and development of properties to produce oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays in the Marcellus Shale in the northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania and the Haynesville/Bossier Shales in northwestern Louisiana. As of December 31, 2023, the company owns a portfolio of onshore U.S. unconventional natural gas assets, including interests in approximately 5,000 natural gas wells. Chesapeake Energy Corporation was founded in 1989 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Read More CHK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CHK Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 5:48 PM | msn.comSouthwestern Energy gains amid positive report on Chesapeake Energy dealJuly 24 at 9:20 AM | seekingalpha.comNew Economy Groundwork: The U.S. Future Is Also An Energy FutureJuly 27, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.July 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBeyond The Numbers: 5 Analysts Discuss Chesapeake Energy StockJuly 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comTruist Financial Cuts Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) Price Target to $108.00July 22, 2024 | msn.comBuy these 2 Gas stocks, Wolfe says, forecasting at least 35% upsideJuly 22, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCHK Sep 2024 87.500 putJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) Now Covered by Wolfe ResearchJuly 27, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.July 20, 2024 | msn.comStrong winds damage planes at Chesapeake Regional AirportJuly 20, 2024 | reuters.comUS natgas prices climb 4% on small storage build, hot weather forecastsJuly 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) Short Interest Up 6.2% in JuneJuly 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comCHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION PROVIDES 2024 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATIONJune 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comChesapeake Energy: Shareholders Vote In Favor Of Merger (Rating Upgrade)June 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comChesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Presents at JPMorgan Energy, Power and Renewables Conference Call TranscriptJune 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comChesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Presents at JP Morgan Energy, Power and Renewables Conference Call TranscriptJune 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comCHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION RELEASES 2023 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTMay 28, 2024 | msn.comChesapeake Bay Foundation assesses damage to wind turbine struck by lightningSee More Headlines Receive CHK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chesapeake Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/5 Dividend5/15/2024Dividend Payable6/05/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryPetroleum And Natural Gas Current SymbolNASDAQ:CHK CUSIPN/A CIK895126 Webwww.chk.com Phone405-848-8000FaxN/AEmployees1,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$106.62 High Stock Price Target$147.00 Low Stock Price Target$88.00 Potential Upside/Downside+37.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.42 Trailing P/E Ratio10.48 Forward P/E Ratio59.84 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.42 billion Net Margins16.42% Pretax Margin21.10% Return on Equity4.87% Return on Assets3.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.19 Current Ratio2.33 Quick Ratio2.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.81 billion Price / Sales1.75 Cash Flow$17.02 per share Price / Cash Flow4.57 Book Value$81.86 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares131,048,000Free Float130,825,000Market Cap$10.19 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.47 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Domenic J. Dell'Osso Jr. (Age 47)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.25MMr. Joshua J. Viets (Age 46)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.22MMr. Benjamin E. Russ (Age 49)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $876.04kGregory M. LarsonVP of Accounting & ControllerJohn ChristVP & Chief Information OfficerChris AyresVP of Investor Relations & TreasurerJason KurtzVice President of MarketingToni Parks-PayneVice President of Human Resources & Employee ServicesUsha TurnerVice President & Chief Sustainability OfficerSir John D. K. Grant KCMG (Age 70)VP of New Energy Ventures & Chief Geoscientist More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAPANASDAQ:APAAntero ResourcesNYSE:ARCimarex EnergyNYSE:XECParsley EnergyNYSE:PEEQTNYSE:EQTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 239,278 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.802%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 600 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.024%Sequent Asset Management LLCBought 6,727 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.005%Solstein Capital LLCBought 1,214 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Raymond James Trust N.A.Sold 186 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions CHK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CHK shares performed this year? Chesapeake Energy's stock was trading at $76.94 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CHK stock has increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $77.79. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Chesapeake Energy's earnings last quarter? Chesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.08. The company earned $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $674.99 million. Chesapeake Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.87% and a net margin of 16.42%. Who are Chesapeake Energy's major shareholders? Chesapeake Energy's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.80%), Ceredex Value Advisors LLC (0.67%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.23%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Holdings LP Blackstone III, Domenic J Dell'osso Jr, Joshua J Viets and Michael Wichterich. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Chesapeake Energy? Shares of CHK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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