Chord Energy Corp is a prominent independent oil and natural gas producer with a strategic focus on the Bakken formation in North Dakota. The company is dedicated to maximizing shareholder returns through disciplined capital management and operational excellence, which drives robust cash flow generation while diversifying its asset portfolio to reduce exposure to market volatility. Committed to sustainability, Chord Energy leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency in its exploration and production processes. As the energy sector evolves, Chord Energy is well-positioned to seize emerging market opportunities, ensuring long-term growth and a competitive edge in the industry.
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.02B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $2.37B |
| EBITDA | $2.15B |
| Operating Margin | 5.79% |
| Return on Equity | -0.80% |
| Return on Assets | 3.07% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $87.96 |
| Book Value | $142.96 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.79 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.31 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.458 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -48.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 38.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $56.30M |
| Float | $52.95M |
| % Insiders | 0.65% |
| % Institutions | 106.52% |
Volatility is currently expanding
Palm Valley Capital Fund acquired three new positions during the second quarter: The Clorox Company, Molson Coors Beverage Company, and Vontier Corp. We sold our position in Heartland Express during the quarter. The stocks most negatively affecting the Fund's second quarter return were Amdocs, LKQ, and Chord Energy.
Chord Energy remains a Strong Buy, with robust financials, operational efficiencies, and a significant valuation disconnect even under conservative scenarios. CHRD's 2026 FCF guidance nearly doubled to ~$1.4B at $80 oil and lower gas, underscoring their significant undervaluation versus current levels. Leverage is very solid at ~0.4x, with disciplined capital returns while focusing on business health and investments.
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Energy M&A roared back to life in 2024 and 2025 as supermajors consolidated Permian and Bakken acreage.
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Chord Energy is rated a buy, trading at 7.5x forward earnings with a 17.5% FCF yield and only 0.4x leverage. CHRD's XTO acquisition added superior acreage, positioned it as the Bakken's consolidator, and management signals more disciplined M&A ahead. Operational advances—four-mile laterals, AI-optimized lift, and improved decline rates—set up a 2027 production inflection without extra capital.
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