NASDAQ:CHK Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $70.84 -1.16 (-1.61%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$70.75▼$73.2750-Day Range$70.42▼$83.7752-Week Range$69.42▼$93.58Volume4.70 million shsAverage Volume1.91 million shsMarket Capitalization$9.28 billionP/E Ratio9.55Dividend Yield3.25%Price Target$107.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Chesapeake Energy alerts: Email Address Chesapeake Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.54 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside51.3% Upside$107.17 Price TargetShort InterestBearish18.94% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.15Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth303.79%From $1.32 to $5.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.69 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector31st out of 239 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry16th out of 79 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChesapeake Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.54, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageChesapeake Energy has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted18.94% of the float of Chesapeake Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChesapeake Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Chesapeake Energy has recently decreased by 7.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChesapeake Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 3.19%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthChesapeake Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 31.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Chesapeake Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 43.15% next year. This indicates that Chesapeake Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CHK. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChesapeake Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Chesapeake Energy this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for CHK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Chesapeake Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 8% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chesapeake Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.17% of the stock of Chesapeake Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.93% of the stock of Chesapeake Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chesapeake Energy are expected to grow by 303.79% in the coming year, from $1.32 to $5.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 9.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.25.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chesapeake Energy is 9.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChesapeake Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.90. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Chesapeake Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Timothy SykesTim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…Click here to see a unique election-year trade About Chesapeake Energy Stock (NASDAQ:CHK)Chesapeake Energy Corporation operates as an independent exploration and production company in the United States. It engages in acquisition, exploration, and development of properties to produce oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays in the Marcellus Shale in the northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania and the Haynesville/Bossier Shales in northwestern Louisiana. As of December 31, 2023, the company owns a portfolio of onshore U.S. unconventional natural gas assets, including interests in approximately 5,000 natural gas wells. Chesapeake Energy Corporation was founded in 1989 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Read More CHK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CHK Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 8:00 AM | marketbeat.comTrends Investors Should Watch This Quarter for Market Insights (CHK)Even if there is some weakness in the overall market, investors can find safety in the trends that have been made by mega investors todayAugust 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comOil Prices Are Breaking Out: Top 3 Stocks to Watch Right Now (CHK)Oil stocks could be back in play as the commodity breaks out of its previous channel, analysts forecast double-digit upside and higher price targetsSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 24, 2024 | marketbeat.com3 High Short-Interest Stocks Poised for a Rate Cut Squeeze (CHK)Three high short-interest stocks show investors how new Wall Street valuations and EPS forecasts could trigger a short squeeze for new upside.September 7 at 1:16 AM | markets.businessinsider.comChesapeake Energy: A Cautious Hold Amid Market Challenges and Merger ProspectsSeptember 1, 2024 | yahoo.comOfficials urge consumption of highly invasive fish to protect Chesapeake Bay: 'It's become a huge problem'August 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Energy Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:CHK)August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comChesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) Receives $107.17 Average Target Price from AnalystsAugust 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Sum Is Greater Than The Parts For Chesapeake And Southwestern EnergyAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comChesapeake’s Deep Creek Bridge to be closed for repairs SundayAugust 13, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comCHK Oct 2024 77.500 callAugust 13, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comCHK Sep 2024 100.000 callAugust 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comChesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.575August 9, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.comTSLA Nov 2024 405.000 callAugust 9, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.comTSLA Jan 2026 460.000 putAugust 9, 2024 | au.finance.yahoo.comTSLA Aug 2024 170.000 callSee More Headlines Receive CHK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chesapeake Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/5 Dividend8/15/2024Dividend Payable9/05/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryPetroleum And Natural Gas Current SymbolNASDAQ:CHK CUSIPN/A CIK895126 Webwww.chk.com Phone405-848-8000FaxN/AEmployees1,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$107.17 High Stock Price Target$147.00 Low Stock Price Target$88.00 Potential Upside/Downside+51.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.54 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.42 Trailing P/E Ratio9.55 Forward P/E Ratio53.67 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$2.42 billion Net Margins8.68% Pretax Margin10.78% Return on Equity4.00% Return on Assets2.99% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.19 Current Ratio2.16 Quick Ratio2.16 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.90 billion Price / Sales1.90 Cash Flow$16.17 per share Price / Cash Flow4.38 Book Value$78.99 per share Price / Book0.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares131,048,000Free Float130,825,000Market Cap$9.28 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.46 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Domenic J. Dell'Osso Jr. (Age 47)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.25MMr. Joshua J. Viets (Age 46)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.22MMr. Benjamin E. Russ (Age 49)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $876.04kGregory M. LarsonVP of Accounting & ControllerJohn ChristVP & Chief Information OfficerChris AyresVP of Investor Relations & TreasurerJason KurtzVice President of MarketingToni Parks-PayneVice President of Human Resources & Employee ServicesUsha TurnerVice President & Chief Sustainability OfficerSir John D. K. Grant KCMG (Age 70)VP of New Energy Ventures & Chief Geoscientist More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAPANASDAQ:APACimarex EnergyNYSE:XECParsley EnergyNYSE:PEEQTNYSE:EQTGulfport EnergyNASDAQ:GPORView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 11,630 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.009%Clearbridge Investments LLCBought 14,951 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.362%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 48,348 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.064%Aurora Investment CounselSold 220 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.009%Brandes Investment Partners LPSold 144,560 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.033%View All Institutional Transactions CHK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CHK shares performed this year? Chesapeake Energy's stock was trading at $76.94 at the start of the year. Since then, CHK stock has decreased by 7.9% and is now trading at $70.84. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Chesapeake Energy's earnings last quarter? Chesapeake Energy Co. (NASDAQ:CHK) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July, 29th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.01. The business's quarterly revenue was down 73.3% on a year-over-year basis. Who are Chesapeake Energy's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Chesapeake Energy include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (3.14%), Kimmeridge Energy Management Company LLC (2.82%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.54%) and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (1.98%). Insiders that own company stock include Holdings LP Blackstone III, Domenic J Dell'osso Jr, Joshua J Viets and Michael Wichterich. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Chesapeake Energy? Shares of CHK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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