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Investing.com - Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has raised its price target on Chord Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CHRD) to $143.00 from $142.00 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, the stock appears undervalued, trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 6.96x with a healthy dividend yield of 6.24%. The company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.39 out of 5.
The firm expects Chord Energy’s oil production to grow modestly in Q2 2025, increasing 1% quarter-over-quarter, before remaining flat in Q3 and experiencing a typical seasonal decline in Q4. The company has reduced its rig count to 4 from 5 and currently operates with one frac crew, with plans to reactivate a second frac crew in Q4 2025. InvestingPro analysis reveals strong operational performance with a 31.78% revenue growth in the last twelve months and robust cash flows sufficient to cover interest payments.
Wells Fargo projects Q2 2025 oil production of 155.0 mbbl/d and total production of 273.9 mboe/d, with capital expenditures estimated at $366 million. The firm anticipates Q2 2025 free cash flow of $119 million, down sequentially due to lower oil prices and capital timing.
Chord Energy continues to advance its 4-mile lateral development program, with the first well brought online in February 2025 "performing well to date." Three additional 4-mile laterals have been drilled and are scheduled to come online in Q3 2025, with a total of seven planned through early 2026.
At current strip pricing, Wells Fargo estimates Chord Energy will generate approximately $866 million and $588 million in free cash flow for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively, with the company expected to continue returning about 100% of free cash flow through base dividends and share buybacks. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional ProTips and a comprehensive analysis of Chord Energy’s financial health, including detailed insights on management’s aggressive share buyback program and the company’s moderate debt levels.
In other recent news, Chord Energy Corp reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $4.04, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.38. However, the company’s revenue fell short, generating $1.1 billion against a forecast of $1.16 billion. Piper Sandler adjusted its price target for Chord Energy to $159 from $161, maintaining an Overweight rating due to stronger production and reduced capital expenditure. UBS held its Buy rating with a $113 price target, projecting second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $527 million, slightly below consensus estimates. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) reiterated an Outperform rating with a $150 price target, noting Chord Energy’s commitment to its strategic plans and expected shareholder returns. The company also announced a reduction in full-year 2025 capital expenditure guidance to $1.37 billion from $1.40 billion. Analysts highlighted Chord Energy’s ongoing innovations, such as the expansion of its four-mile lateral program, which aims to improve cost efficiency and production.
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