Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 5, 2026

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Research Idea

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CHRD is in a clear short‑term uptrend (+~11% over 10 days; price ~9.6% above the 21‑day SMA) following an upside EPS surprise, better‑than‑expected FY25 FCF and active buybacks; execution on longer‑lateral wells and free‑cash‑flow improvements provide a fundamental backdrop for momentum continuation in the next few trading days.

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Idea window: 3/31/2026 – 4/7/2026Sector: Energy

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$146.39
Market Cap
$8.24B
1D Return
-1.09%
YTD Return
+62.40%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
9.8
P/B
1.0
P/S
1.3
EV/EBITDA
3.9
Div Yield
3.55%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Cash Flow • Improved Liquidity • Volatile Earnings CHRD's strong quarterly cash flow, profitability, and low valuation are attractive, but earnings volatility and receivables concentration warrant caution.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Strong monthly gain • Near-term pullback • Breakout watch Support Level: $144.67; $140–$141 Resistance Level: $149–$150.41 CHRD gained about 12% over the last month, with bullish momentum intact above $144.67 support but needing a breakout over $149–$150.41 to resume the advance.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Strong Cash Flow • Buyback Expansion • Rating Downgrade Chord Energy's strong output, cash flow and shareholder-return plans support upside momentum, but an earnings miss, valuation concerns and a Strong Sell rating warrant caution.

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AI Summary

7.0
Positive

CHRD is best viewed as an oil-price-levered cash-return vehicle—not a durable low-multiple value compounder—so investors should favor exposure only if they expect supportive oil realizations and verify free cash flow after development spending, as elevated costs and weaker prices could rapidly curtail buybacks and compress earnings.

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Description

Chord Energy is an independent exploration and production company that acquires, develops and produces hydrocarbons in the Williston Basin. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Mar 31Apr 7CHRDChord Energy Corporation
CHRD is in a clear short‑term uptrend (+~11% over 10 days; price ~9.6% above the 21‑day SMA) following an upside EPS surprise, better‑than‑expected FY25 FCF and active buybacks; execution on longer‑lateral wells and free‑cash‑flow improvements provide a fundamental backdrop for momentum continuation in the next few trading days.
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