Overview
Comstock Resources Q2 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations
Higher natural gas prices drive improved Q2 financial results
The US-based independent energy company turned five Western Haynesville wells to sales, boosting production
Result Drivers
HIGHER GAS PRICES - Increased natural gas prices drove improved financial results
WESTERN HAYNESVILLE WELLS - Five wells turned to sales with high initial production rates
HEDGING GAINS - Realized hedging gains contributed to increased sales revenue
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Oil & Gas Sales
$344 mln
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.13
$0.09 (14 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
$40 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDAX
$260 mln
Q2 Operating Cash Flow
$210 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 10 "hold" and 3 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas exploration and production peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Comstock Resources Inc is $23.00, about 8.6% above its July 29 closing price of $21.03
The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 26 three months ago
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)