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Analysts' ratings for Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 3 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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Total Ratings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Last 30D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
3M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Comstock Resources, revealing an average target of $10.0, a high estimate of $11.00, and a low estimate of $9.00. Observing a 11.11% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $9.00.
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Comstock Resources by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Raises | Hold | $9.00 | $8.00 |
Umang Choudhary | Goldman Sachs | Raises | Sell | $10.00 | $9.00 |
Nitin Kumar | Mizuho | Raises | Underperform | $11.00 | $10.00 |
To gain a panoramic view of Comstock Resources's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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Comstock Resources Inc is an independent energy company operating in the Haynesville shale, a natural gas basin located in East Texas and North Louisiana with superior economics and geographical proximity to the Gulf Coast markets. The Company operates in one business segment, the exploration and production of North American natural gas and oil. It is engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and exploration of oil and natural gas. Its oil and gas operations are concentrated in Louisiana and Texas.
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Comstock Resources faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -31.42% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Comstock Resources's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -4.86%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Comstock Resources's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.68%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.26%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Comstock Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.15, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
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Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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