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Investing.com - Raymond James lowered its price target on Coterra Energy (NYSE:CTRA) to $34.00 from $38.00 on Thursday, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, the company, currently valued at $18.6 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 11.57x and offers a dividend yield of 3.61%, having maintained dividend payments for 36 consecutive years.
The firm cited a weaker commodity price environment as the primary reason for the target reduction, despite Coterra’s strong operational performance in the second quarter of 2025. The company reported production of 784 Mboe/d (approximately 64% gas and 20% oil), exceeding market expectations by about 6%. InvestingPro analysis shows the company is currently undervalued, with 10 analysts recently revising their earnings expectations. For detailed insights and additional ProTips, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
Coterra has updated its 2025 guidance, now anticipating approximately 7% higher capital expenditure of $2.3 billion and approximately 3% higher production of 768 Mboe/d at the midpoint. Raymond James expects 2025 production to reach 770.3 Mboe/d (63% gas and 21% oil) with spending of $2.31 billion.
For 2026, the firm projects volumes of 795 Mboe/d (62% gas and 22% oil) with capital expenditure of $2.33 billion. Raymond James highlighted that Coterra’s reinvestment rate should remain low compared to peers, supported by continued cost efficiencies and ongoing debt reduction.
The company is expected to generate free cash flow yields of approximately 10% in 2025 and 11% in 2026, with enterprise value to EBITDA ratios of 4.7x for 2025 and 4.3x for 2026.
In other recent news, Coterra Energy reported its Q2 2025 earnings, surpassing revenue forecasts with a total of $1.97 billion compared to the expected $1.73 billion. The company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.48, aligning with analysts’ predictions. This positive financial performance led to a favorable reaction in the market. Additionally, Wells Fargo raised its price target for Coterra Energy to $33 from $32, maintaining an Overweight rating. The investment bank highlighted Coterra’s progress in addressing challenges in the Harkey shale. Despite potential risks to oil production in the latter half of the year, Wells Fargo expressed confidence in a robust fourth-quarter performance as key wells become operational. These developments reflect ongoing efforts by Coterra Energy to strengthen its financial and operational standing.
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