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Coterra Energy (CTRA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$23.68 +0.01 (+0.04%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Coterra Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
17

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Coterra Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CTRA.

Consensus Price Target

$32.53
37.37% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Coterra Energy, the average price target is $32.53. The highest price target for CTRA is $40.00, while the lowest price target for CTRA is $26.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 37.37% from the current price of $23.68.
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CTRA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$32.53$32.41$32.59$32.07
Forecasted Upside37.37% Upside17.31% Upside35.87% Upside24.39% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CTRA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CTRA Price Targets by Month

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Coterra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCoterra EnergyOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.95
2.63
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside37.37% Upside1,671.86% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/17/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $33.00+36.53%
12/16/2024Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$37.00 ➝ $40.00+57.92%
11/26/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$28.00 ➝ $32.00+19.54%
11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$32.00 ➝ $35.00+37.25%
11/15/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $35.00+35.40%
11/14/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$27.00 ➝ $29.00+14.17%
11/14/2024Truist Financial
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N. Dingmann
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $33.00+29.21%
11/14/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$31.00 ➝ $33.00+28.86%
11/14/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$30.00 ➝ $33.00+28.86%
11/1/2024Stephens
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$28.00 ➝ $29.00+28.04%
10/10/2024Scotiabank
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 Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$35.00 ➝ $32.00+30.77%
9/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$31.00 ➝ $26.00+13.94%
8/27/2024Roth Capital
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L. Mariani
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/27/2024Roth Mkm
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $29.00+19.83%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$35.00+29.61%
7/3/2024BMO Capital Markets
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P. Jungwirth
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6/14/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$34.00+25.28%
3/22/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$33.00 ➝ $31.00+12.89%
1/24/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$32.00 ➝ $34.00+36.05%
3/10/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy$27.00 ➝ $30.00+21.11%

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Should I Buy Coterra Energy Stock? CTRA Pros and Cons Explained

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Coterra Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Coterra Energy Inc.:

  • Coterra Energy Inc. has a current stock price of approximately $26.16, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • The company offers a dividend of $0.84 annually, resulting in a dividend yield of 3.37%. This yield can provide a steady income stream for investors, making it an attractive option for those seeking dividends.
  • With a payout ratio of 50.60%, Coterra Energy Inc. maintains a balance between returning profits to shareholders and reinvesting in the business, indicating potential for future growth.
  • Recent insider trading activity shows that senior vice presidents have sold shares, which could indicate confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders often have a good understanding of the company's prospects.
  • Coterra Energy Inc. is engaged in the development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas, positioning itself well in a market that is essential for energy needs, especially as demand continues to grow.

Coterra Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Coterra Energy Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling, such as the recent transactions by senior vice presidents, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's performance.
  • Corporate insiders own only 1.70% of the company's stock, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholders, potentially leading to decisions that do not prioritize shareholder interests.
  • The energy sector can be highly volatile, influenced by fluctuating oil and gas prices, which can impact Coterra Energy Inc.'s profitability and stock performance.
  • With a significant portion of profits being returned to shareholders as dividends, there may be less capital available for reinvestment in growth opportunities, which could limit the company's expansion potential.
  • As an independent oil and gas company, Coterra Energy Inc. may face challenges in competing with larger, integrated energy firms that have more resources and market influence.

CTRA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Coterra Energy is $32.53, with a high forecast of $40.00 and a low forecast of $26.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Coterra Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CTRA shares.

According to analysts, Coterra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 37.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Coterra Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Scotiabank, Stephens, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Coterra Energy more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Coterra Energy is 2.95 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how CTRA compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CTRA) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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