Chord Energy Corp is a leading independent oil and natural gas producer, primarily operating within the strategic Bakken formation in North Dakota. The company emphasizes maximizing shareholder returns through disciplined capital management and operational excellence, resulting in strong cash flow generation and a diversified asset portfolio that mitigates market volatility risks. Committed to sustainability, Chord Energy harnesses advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency of its exploration and production operations. As the energy landscape transforms, the company is strategically positioned to capitalize on new market opportunities, ensuring sustained growth and a competitive advantage in the sector.
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.96B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $2.87B |
| EBITDA | $2.67B |
| Operating Margin | 34.70% |
| Return on Equity | 10.30% |
| Return on Assets | 5.37% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $104.94 |
| Book Value | $151.41 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.90 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.25 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.353 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -48.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 84.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $54.70M |
| Float | $54.18M |
| % Insiders | 0.59% |
| % Institutions | 103.01% |
Volatility is currently expanding
CHRD's $550M Marcellus sale sharpens its focus on core Williston Basin assets, lowers leverage and capital spending, and increases oil weighting.
HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) ("Chord," "Chord Energy," or the "Company") announced today that one of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to sell its entire non-operated Marcellus position to POSCO International Corporation for total gross consideration of $550MM.
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Chord Energy Corporation remains a Strong Buy, trading at a steep discount to intrinsic value despite robust operational and financial performance. CHRD's 2Q results delivered high-end oil volumes, strong free cash flow, and maintained one of the industry's strongest balance sheets with minimal net debt and significant cash reserves. Management targets returning at least 75% of adjusted FCF to shareholders, positioning CHRD for a potential double-digit total yield in 2026.
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Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Chord Energy demonstrates disciplined capital allocation, prioritizing free cash flow per share through operational efficiency, aggressive buybacks, and a clean balance sheet. Q2 results validate the thesis: FCF exceeded expectations, oil production hit guidance highs, and share count fell meaningfully, driving per-share value growth. Management commits to returning at least 75% of adjusted FCF to shareholders from Q3, primarily via buybacks, while maintaining a $1.30 quarterly base dividend.
Chord gains 14.1% in a month as stronger earnings, oil prices and cash flow support momentum despite valuation and cost risks.
BXMT, CHRD and UUUU have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 12, 2026.
CHRD's earnings surge 259.8% as higher oil output and stronger oil and NGL realizations drive a 57.2% revenue gain.
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