NYSE:KOS Kosmos Energy (KOS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $4.16 -0.21 (-4.81%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.15▼$4.4350-Day Range$4.17▼$5.8452-Week Range$4.15▼$8.28Volume6.35 million shsAverage Volume6.55 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.96 billionP/E Ratio9.04Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$8.56 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Kosmos Energy alerts: Email Address Kosmos Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside105.8% Upside$8.56 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.20% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.52Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.80Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth35.71%From $0.42 to $0.57 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.4.52 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector42nd out of 239 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry20th out of 79 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKosmos Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKosmos Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Kosmos Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.20% of the outstanding shares of Kosmos Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKosmos Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kosmos Energy has recently increased by 23.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKosmos Energy does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthKosmos Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kosmos Energy is 39.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Kosmos Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.75% next year. This indicates that Kosmos Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Kosmos Energy's dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreKosmos Energy has received a -120.65% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Kosmos Energy in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Crude oil", "Oil exploration services", and "Crude natural gas" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Kosmos Energy is -7.52. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKosmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.80. 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 0.65 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Kosmos Energy this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for KOS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added Kosmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 125% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kosmos Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.02% of the stock of Kosmos Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.33% of the stock of Kosmos Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Kosmos Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kosmos Energy are expected to grow by 35.71% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $0.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kosmos Energy is 9.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kosmos Energy is 9.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.67.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKosmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 0.66. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKosmos Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Kosmos Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWhy billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. Click here for my exclusive video About Kosmos Energy Stock (NYSE:KOS)Kosmos Energy Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas along the Atlantic Margins in the United States. The company's primary assets include production projects located in offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as gas projects located in offshore Mauritania and Senegal. It undertakes a proven basin exploration program in Equatorial Guinea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Kosmos Energy Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Read More KOS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KOS Stock News HeadlinesAugust 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comOptimistic Buy Rating for Kosmos Energy Amidst Production Growth and Catalyst-Driven UpsideAugust 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKosmos Energy: A Double Beat Puts Them In The Strong Buy ColumnSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Who are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.August 6, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comKOS Aug 2024 4.000 putAugust 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKosmos Energy: Strong Buy on Solid Financials and Promising Future ProspectsAugust 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKosmos Energy Ltd. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 5, 2024 | businesswire.comKosmos Energy Announces Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 3, 2024 | msn.comKosmos Energy Q2 2024 Earnings PreviewSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Who are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Nvidia recently became just the third $2 trillion company. But Nvidia can’t do everything by itself.July 31, 2024 | investorplace.comTrade of the Day: Unusual Options Activity Is Bullish for Kosmos Energy (KOS) StockJuly 22, 2024 | msn.comGS: Which H1 stock laggards could be set for a reversal?July 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comKosmos Energy Ltd. stock falls Thursday, still outperforms marketJuly 9, 2024 | businesswire.comKosmos Energy to Host Second Quarter 2024 Results and Webcast on August 5, 2024July 3, 2024 | businesswire.comKosmos Energy Announces First Oil Production at Winterfell in the U.S. Gulf of MexicoJuly 1, 2024 | investorplace.comBlack Gold Bargains: 7 Discounted Oil Stocks Ready for a ComebackMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Advances and ...May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Kosmos Energy Ltd Earnings CallSee More Headlines Receive KOS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kosmos Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/05/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Current SymbolNYSE:KOS CUSIPG5315B10 CIK1509991 Webwww.kosmosenergy.com Phone(214) 445-9600Fax1-214-363-9024Employees243Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$8.56 High Stock Price Target$10.00 Low Stock Price Target$5.00 Potential Upside/Downside+105.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.46 Trailing P/E Ratio9.04 Forward P/E Ratio9.90 P/E Growth0.66Net Income$213.52 million Net Margins13.56% Pretax Margin23.94% Return on Equity40.16% Return on Assets8.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.27 Current Ratio0.73 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.90 billion Price / Sales1.03 Cash Flow$1.55 per share Price / Cash Flow2.68 Book Value$2.42 per share Price / Book1.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares471,549,000Free Float462,024,000Market Cap$1.96 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.42 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Andrew G. Inglis (Age 65)Chairman & CEO Comp: $2.1MMr. Neal D. Shah (Age 38)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.19MMr. Jason E. Doughty (Age 59)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $943.93kMr. Christopher James Ball (Age 56)Senior VP & Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $1.32MMr. Ronald W. Glass (Age 45)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Jamie BucklandVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Marvin M. Garrett (Age 68)Senior Vice President of Drilling Mr. Michael James Anderson (Age 63)Senior Vice President of Sustainability & External Affairs Comp: $1.06MMr. Todd NiebrueggeSVP & Head of Mauritania -Senegal business unitMr. Paul ToomsSenior Vice President of Technical FunctionsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRange ResourcesNYSE:RRCSouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNMatador ResourcesNYSE:MTDRSM EnergyNYSE:SMComstock ResourcesNYSE:CRKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 67,227 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.014%SPX Gestao de Recursos LtdaBought 347,220 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.074%Algert Global LLCSold 45,623 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.052%Susquehanna International Group LLPBought 163,500 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 8,197 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.055%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KOS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KOS shares performed this year? Kosmos Energy's stock was trading at $6.71 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KOS shares have decreased by 38.0% and is now trading at $4.16. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Kosmos Energy's earnings last quarter? Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August, 5th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.04. The oil and gas producer earned $450.94 million during the quarter. Kosmos Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 40.16% and a net margin of 13.56%. What is Brian F. Maxted's approval rating as Kosmos Energy's CEO? 7 employees have rated Kosmos Energy Chief Executive Officer Brian F. Maxted on Glassdoor.com. Brian F. Maxted has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees. Who are Kosmos Energy's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Kosmos Energy include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (5.58%), American Century Companies Inc. (5.26%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.89%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew G Inglis, Nealesh D Shah, Jason Doughty, Ronald W Glass, Sir Richard Billing Dearlove, Deanna L Goodwin and Roy A Franklin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Kosmos Energy? Shares of KOS 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Kosmos Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kosmos Energy investors own include Marathon Oil (MRO), Permian Resources (CDEV), Callon Petroleum (CPE), WPX Energy (WPX), Chesapeake Energy (CHKAQ), EnLink Midstream (ENLC) and Oasis Petroleum (OAS). 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