Coterra Energy (CTRA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$23.74 -0.78 (-3.18%)

(As of 12/18/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

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
37.02% 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 37.02% from the current price of $23.74.

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CTRA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/20/23 to 12/19/24	1 Month Ago 11/20/23 to 11/19/24	3 Months Ago 9/21/23 to 9/20/24	1 Year Ago 12/20/22 to 12/20/23
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 Upside	37.02% Upside	23.31% Upside	37.74% Upside	27.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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CTRA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CTRA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Coterra Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Coterra Energy	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.95	2.63	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	37.02% Upside	1,900.75% Upside	15.36% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CTRA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/17/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$35.00 ➝ $33.00	+36.53%
12/16/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$37.00 ➝ $40.00	+57.92%
11/26/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$28.00 ➝ $32.00	+19.54%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$32.00 ➝ $35.00	+37.25%
11/15/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$31.00 ➝ $35.00	+35.40%
11/14/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$27.00 ➝ $29.00	+14.17%
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11/14/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$31.00 ➝ $33.00	+29.21%
11/14/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$31.00 ➝ $33.00	+28.86%
11/14/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$30.00 ➝ $33.00	+28.86%
11/1/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$28.00 ➝ $29.00	+28.04%
10/10/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$35.00 ➝ $32.00	+30.77%
9/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$31.00 ➝ $26.00	+13.94%
8/27/2024	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Mariani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/27/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$25.00 ➝ $29.00	+19.83%
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$35.00	+29.61%
7/3/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Jungwirth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
6/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$34.00	+25.28%
3/22/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$33.00 ➝ $31.00	+12.89%
1/24/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$32.00 ➝ $34.00	+36.05%
3/10/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$27.00 ➝ $30.00	+21.11%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Coterra Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Coterra Energy
Bull Case

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

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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CTRA shares.
: According to analysts, Coterra Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 37.02% 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.

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This page (NYSE:CTRA) was last updated on 12/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Coterra Energy (CTRA) Stock Forecast & Price Target