#1 - Chesapeake Energy (OTCMKTS:CHKAQ)
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY (NYSE: CHK) - Chesapeake Energy is a possible play for investors looking to take advantage of the higher energy prices. CHK’s stock was a microcosm of the broader market in 2018. Shares of the company surged over 30% at the beginning of the year as the Trump administration’s tax policies and rising employment lifted energy prices. However, an unfortunately timed $4 billion buyout of WildHorse Resource Corporation and concerns of oversupply and a slowing economy in the U.S caused shares to drop more than 45% by the end of the year. Now, with energy prices once again on the rise, CHK’s stock is climbing as well. This year the stock is up over 60%, which is significantly higher than the industry average of just below 14%. Furthermore, analysts are seeing positive signs in a 2018 fourth-quarter earnings report that came in better than expected along with an increase in stock holdings from the company’s management. The risk for Chesapeake is leverage. The company’s debt levels are above the company’s target levels. The recent climb in oil prices is certainly helping CHK’s efforts to get their balance sheet in order. That could backfire however if oil prices endure another correction.
About Chesapeake Energy
Chesapeake Energy Corp. is an independent exploration and production company, which engages in acquisition, exploration and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs. It focuses on projects located in Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming.
Read More - Current Price
- $3.05
- Consensus Rating
- N/A
- Ratings Breakdown
- 0 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- N/A
