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HOUSTON - Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD), currently trading at an attractive valuation according to InvestingPro Fair Value metrics, announced Wednesday it has raised its full-year oil production guidance by 500 barrels per day while reducing planned capital expenditures by $20 million, citing operational efficiencies and strong asset performance. The company maintains a "GREAT" overall financial health score of 3.31 out of 5, suggesting strong operational fundamentals.
The Williston Basin-focused oil producer reported second-quarter oil production of 156,700 barrels per day, exceeding the high end of its guidance. Total production reached 281,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s exploration and production capital expenditures were $355.6 million, at the low end of its projected range. With a P/E ratio of 6.77 and an attractive dividend yield of 6.26%, the company offers compelling value metrics for investors.
Chord reported a net loss of $389.9 million, or $6.77 per diluted share, which included a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $539.3 million resulting from the decline in the company’s market capitalization during the quarter. Adjusted net income was $103.2 million, or $1.79 per diluted share. InvestingPro analysis reveals multiple positive indicators, including strong cash flows and moderate debt levels. Subscribers can access 10 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics in the Pro Research Report.
The company returned over 90% of its adjusted free cash flow to shareholders through a base dividend of $1.30 per share and share repurchases. Chord repurchased $55 million of common stock during the second quarter at an average price of $90.80 per share, and an additional $45.2 million after quarter-end through August 1.
"Chord Energy delivered another outstanding quarter driven by continued operational excellence," said Danny Brown, Chord Energy’s President and CEO, in a press release statement. "Free cash flow was above expectations, supporting continued high shareholder payouts."
The company’s board authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program, replacing its existing program. Chord has reduced its share count by 10% on a fully-diluted basis since closing its acquisition of Enerplus.
For the full year 2025, Chord now expects to generate approximately $2.4 billion in adjusted EBITDA and about $850 million in adjusted free cash flow at the midpoint of guidance, assuming oil prices of $65 per barrel in the second half of the year. The company’s strong free cash flow yield of 18% and revenue growth of 31.78% over the last twelve months underscore its robust financial position.
In other recent news, Chord Energy Corp reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.04, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.38. However, the company generated $1.1 billion in revenue, falling short of the forecasted $1.16 billion. Wells Fargo raised its price target for Chord Energy to $143, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing a strong outlook for the company. Mizuho reaffirmed its Outperform rating with a $150 price target, highlighting Chord Energy’s plans to maintain its operational strategy despite previous indications of reduced activity. Piper Sandler lowered its price target to $159, acknowledging stronger production and reduced capital expenditures in Q1 2025. UBS maintained a Buy rating and set a $113 price target, projecting adjusted EBITDA of $527 million for the second quarter of 2025, slightly below the consensus. These developments reflect a range of analyst perspectives on Chord Energy’s financial performance and strategic plans.
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