Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Kosmos Energy (KOS) is a Great Choice
Does Kosmos Energy (KOS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Zacks Investment Research9/14/2026Positive
KOS
Kosmos Energy LtdNYSEENERGYOIL & GAS E&P
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$1.58B
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-1.12
Beta
0.73
52W High
$3.34
52W Low
$0.84
50-Day MA
$2.69
200-Day MA
$2.31
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
-34.20%
Forward P/E
4.73
PEG Ratio
-0.20
About Kosmos Energy Ltd
Kosmos Energy Ltd., an independent deepwater oil and gas exploration and production company, focuses on the Atlantic margins. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.58B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $976.11M |
| EBITDA | $623.16M |
| Operating Margin | 53.80% |
| Return on Equity | -62.90% |
| Return on Assets | -2.93% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $3.08 |
| Book Value | $1.19 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.24 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.00 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.666 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.07 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -50.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 54.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $595.49M |
| Float | $581.60M |
| % Insiders | 2.29% |
| % Institutions | 80.62% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
70.83%
HV 20-Day
59.56%
HV 30-Day
59.63%
HV 60-Day
72.56%
HV Rank
7.1%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($2.98 target)
1
Strong Buy5
Buy4
Hold2
Sell1
Strong SellLatest News
All You Need to Know About Kosmos Energy (KOS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Kosmos Energy (KOS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Zacks Investment Research9/3/2026Positive
Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging Kosmos Energy (KOS) This Year?
Here is how Kosmos Energy (KOS) and Oceaneering International (OII) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research9/3/2026Negative
3 International E&P Stocks Offering Bright Spots for Investors
Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - International E&P industry, we advise focusing on companies like ENQUF, KOS and HBRIY.
Zacks Investment Research8/25/2026Positive
Kosmos Energy: More Progress Needed
Kosmos Energy remains too financially risky due to a debt ratio above 2.0. Management aims to reduce KOS's debt ratio to 2.0 or below by year-end. Current long-term debt stands at $2.5 billion with $145 million due soon, against a six-month EBITDAX of $527 million.
Seeking Alpha8/13/2026Neutral
Is Kosmos Energy (KOS) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Zacks Investment Research8/12/2026Positive
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha8/3/2026Neutral
Kosmos Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Kosmos Energy NYSE: KOS reported higher second-quarter production, lower operating costs and continued balance-sheet progress as new wells in Ghana and the ramp-up of its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project supported first-half performance.
MarketBeat8/3/2026Positive
3 Energy Stocks Under $5 That Stand Out for Their Value
KOS, WTI and DTI offer low-priced exposure across exploration, offshore production and drilling services as oil markets stay supported.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Kosmos Energy to Host Second Quarter 2026 Results and Webcast on August 3, 2026
DALLAS, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its second quarter 2026 results:
GlobeNewsWire7/7/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 9/28/2026