Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 20, 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
$136.27
Market Cap
$7.67B
1D Return
-2.68%
YTD Return
+51.18%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
9.1
P/B
0.9
P/S
1.2
EV/EBITDA
3.7
Div Yield
3.82%

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin Expansion • Strong Cashflow • Debt Exposure CHRD's sharply improved Q2 profitability, cash generation, liquidity, and lower valuation multiples strengthen its investment case, though meaningful leverage, capital spending, and receivables remain key risks.

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Price Behavior

5.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Sharp High Rejection • Below Moving Average • Key Support Test Support Level: $140–$141 Resistance Level: $147–$152 CHRD is weakening after a sharp rejection from $157, with last month's trend slightly negative; hold above $140–141 or reclaim $147–152 to improve the setup.

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Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Strong free cash flow • Marcellus asset sale • Mixed institutional positioning Chord Energy's strong cash flow, low debt, and Marcellus divestiture strengthen its Williston-focused, shareholder-return strategy despite mixed institutional activity.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

CHRD's Marcellus sale sharpens it into a cash-generative Williston oil play, but investors should demand a margin of safety below the $157 high because stronger free cash flow now comes with greater crude-price, basin, and cost exposure; prioritize evidence of repeatable long-lateral efficiency and use of the $550M proceeds for debt reduction.

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AI summary updated 7 days ago

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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