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Civitas Resources , Inc. (NYSE:CIVI), currently trading at $30.09 with a market capitalization of $2.79 billion, announced Friday that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with a financial institution to buy back $250 million of its outstanding common stock. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a robust 31% free cash flow yield and an attractive P/E ratio of 3.51, suggesting the timing could be favorable for share repurchases. The company stated that it will pay the repurchase price and receive an initial delivery of shares valued at 80% of the total repurchase amount, based on the closing price of its common stock on Thursday.
According to the company, the final number of shares to be repurchased will be determined based on the average volume-weighted average price of Civitas Resources’ common stock during the term of the agreement. The settlement of the transaction is expected to occur within the third quarter of 2025.
This information is based on a press release statement included in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, Civitas Resources announced a significant financial move by pricing a $750 million private placement of 9.625% senior notes due in 2033. The company intends to use the proceeds to repay part of its outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. In leadership changes, Wouter van Kempen has been appointed as the Interim CEO, replacing Chris Doyle. Howard A. Willard III will temporarily take on the role of Board Chair. Analyst firms have shared varied perspectives on Civitas Resources, with RBC Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Sector Perform and lowering the price target to $40, citing market volatility and financial leverage concerns. Meanwhile, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) maintained an Outperform rating but lowered its price target to $50, anticipating significant free cash flow expansion in the latter part of 2025. UBS raised its price target to $30, expecting improved performance in the Delaware Basin. These developments reflect a dynamic period for Civitas Resources as it navigates market conditions and strategic adjustments.
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