JFrog stock rises as Cantor Fitzgerald maintains Overweight rating after strong Q2
On Thursday, Clear Street initiated coverage on Prairie Operating Co (NASDAQ:PROP) with a Buy rating and a $16.00 price target, representing significant upside from the current price of $4.93. The move reflects the firm’s positive outlook on PROP’s growth prospects and cost efficiency in the oil production sector, despite the stock’s challenging performance, having declined over 50% in the past year. Analysts at Clear Street highlighted PROP’s strategic focus on the DJ Basin, which they expect to drive significant production growth and margin expansion. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a solid gross profit margin of 65.7%, though it faces some near-term financial challenges.
According to Clear Street, Prairie Operating Co is well-positioned to potentially achieve the highest growth in oil production among U.S. E&P public stock onshore drillers over the next two years. The analysts are optimistic about PROP’s prospects due to its low-cost operator advantage, which is anticipated to lead to lower breakeven oil costs and higher incremental EBITDA margins.
The firm’s analysts favor the DJ Basin, where PROP operates, over much of the Permian Basin due to geological advantages that require less drilling. This efficiency, coupled with the potential for PROP to build a large-scale business with low lease operating expenses (LOE) and lifting costs, underpins the Buy rating.
Clear Street forecasts a 72% production growth for PROP next year and a 16% increase in 2027, not accounting for any future acquisitions. The firm also projects PROP will generate $308 million in adjusted EBITDA for this year and $530 million for the next year. Moreover, the anticipated 71-72% adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to surpass the average of PROP’s peer group.
In other recent news, Prairie Operating Co. has completed the acquisition of specific oil and gas properties from Bayswater Resources and its affiliates. This acquisition includes audited financial statements and management’s analysis, providing investors with insights into the company’s performance with the new assets. Prairie Operating Co. has also filed a report from independent petroleum engineers, detailing the pro forma estimated reserves as of December 31, 2024. In a related development, the company has extended its Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bayswater Entities, pushing the termination date to March 20, 2025. The amendment indicates ongoing negotiations, with an equity consideration for Bayswater Exploration and Production, LLC valued at $16.0 million. The transaction is capped at 5,249,639 shares according to the PSA Amendment. These strategic moves are part of Prairie Operating Co.’s efforts to strengthen its position in the energy sector. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, which could impact the company’s asset portfolio and market standing.
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