Samantha Mckinney Sells 2,200 Shares of Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) Stock

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) Director Samantha Mckinney sold 2,200 shares of Chord Energy stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.32, for a total transaction of $299,904.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 17,030 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,321,529.60. This trade represents a 11.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Chord Energy Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of NASDAQ CHRD opened at $134.46 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.22, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.35 billion, a PE ratio of 9.01 and a beta of 0.48. Chord Energy Corporation has a twelve month low of $84.25 and a twelve month high of $151.95. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $127.89 and a 200-day simple moving average of $126.78.

Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $6.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $6.55 by ($0.11). Chord Energy had a return on equity of 10.18% and a net margin of 13.42%.The firm had revenue of $2.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.79 EPS. Chord Energy’s revenue was up 128.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Chord Energy Corporation will post 18.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Chord Energy Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.9%. Chord Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 34.85%.

Institutional Trading of Chord Energy

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its stake in Chord Energy by 63.8% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 190 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in shares of Chord Energy by 22.2% in the 1st quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 463 shares of the company’s stock valued at $66,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Chord Energy by 16.5% in the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 797 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares during the last quarter. WealthCollab LLC increased its position in shares of Chord Energy by 90.6% in the 2nd quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 305 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Chord Energy by 178.6% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 234 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. 97.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CHRD has been the subject of a number of research reports. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Chord Energy from $175.00 to $169.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, June 29th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of Chord Energy from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Mizuho raised shares of Chord Energy to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Roth Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 price target on shares of Chord Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on Chord Energy from $153.00 to $171.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Chord Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $152.54.

More Chord Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Chord Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter results and cash returns support the bull case. Chord reported $2.17 billion in revenue, up 128.6% year over year and well above the $1.62 billion consensus estimate. The company also outlined a plan to return approximately 75% of free cash flow to shareholders, reinforcing its income and capital-return appeal. Chord Energy Is Up After Strong Q2 and 75% FCF Payout Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Oil prices, earnings growth and cash flow have driven recent momentum. Chord’s earnings improved from the prior-year period, while its valuation remains relatively modest at roughly 9 times earnings. Analysts tracked by MarketBeat maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus with an average price target of $152.54, above the recent trading level. Chord Energy Rally and Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend remains attractive. Chord declared a $1.30-per-share quarterly dividend, equivalent to $5.20 annually and a yield of approximately 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is August 20, with payment scheduled for September 4.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s second-quarter earnings call provided additional context on production, costs and capital allocation, but investors remain focused on whether the company can sustain cash flow if oil prices weaken. Chord Energy Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded CHRD to “Strong Sell.” The rating change adds pressure after the stock’s recent rally and reflects concerns about valuation, costs and the sustainability of energy-sector gains. New Strong Sell Stocks for August 12
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling may weigh on sentiment. Director Samantha McKinney sold 2,200 shares for about $300,000, while Executive Vice President Shannon Browning Kinney sold 4,019 shares for approximately $563,000. Although these sales do not necessarily signal deteriorating fundamentals, they reduce insider ownership and can reinforce short-term caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Chord’s $6.44 quarterly EPS missed the $6.55 consensus estimate, despite substantial revenue growth. The earnings shortfall and sensitivity to oil prices remain key reasons investors may be taking profits.

About Chord Energy

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD), formerly known as Oasis Petroleum Inc, is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Chord Energy emerged from financial restructuring in early 2021 and rebranded in October 2022 to reflect its renewed strategic vision.

The company’s core operations are concentrated in two prolific U.S. resource plays: the Williston Basin across North Dakota and Montana, and the Delaware Basin spanning parts of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.