Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Aug 9, 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
$134.46
Market Cap
$7.57B
1D Return
-2.27%
YTD Return
+47.86%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
9.0
P/B
0.9
P/S
1.2
EV/EBITDA
3.6
Div Yield
3.87%

Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong FCF • Thin Margins • Tight Liquidity CHRD generates strong cash flow and covers dividends, but its thin earnings conversion, weak ROE/ROIC, tight liquidity, and only moderate valuation keep the investment case mixed.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher-low trend • Failed breakout • Support defended Support Level: $128.80 Resistance Level: $138-$140 CHRD remains in a slight uptrend over the last month, but the failed breakout near $140 and overhead resistance at $138-$140 keep it vulnerable unless $128.80 support holds.

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Sentiment & News

Key News Insights: • Free cash flow • Production strength • EPS miss Chord Energy posted strong Q2 operational results with $414M in adjusted free cash flow, high-end oil production, and heavy shareholder returns, but quarterly EPS missed consensus.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

CHRD should be viewed primarily as a cash-return vehicle rather than a durable growth compounder: strong free cash flow and aggressive dividends/buybacks support upside, but weak earnings quality, thin margins, and heavy oil-price dependence mean the investment case still hinges on continued execution and favorable crude pricing.

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AI summary updated 4 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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