Update shared on17 Sep 2025
Fair value Decreased 0.79%Analysts have modestly reduced Civitas Resources’ price target from $42.13 to $41.80, reflecting improved production and cash flow offset by cautious views on long-term asset development.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts cite improved production guidance and stronger-than-expected quarterly results as key drivers for raising targets.
- Higher forecasted commodity prices, particularly in oil and natural gas, have led to upward adjustments in valuation models.
- Operational efficiencies and successful cost management efforts have improved margins, supporting increased price targets.
- Enhanced free cash flow projections and commitment to shareholder returns contributed to more optimistic outlooks.
- Neutral analysts acknowledge improved fundamentals but remain cautious pending greater visibility on long-term asset development.
What's in the News
- Wouter van Kempen has been named Interim CEO, succeeding Chris Doyle; the Board is searching for a permanent CEO, with Howard A. Willard III temporarily assuming the role of Chair.
- Q2 operating results showed average daily sales volumes of 317 MBoe/d, with first half volumes declining from the prior year across crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs.
- Q3 guidance calls for oil volumes of 154–160 MBbl/d and total volumes of 327–338 MBoe/d.
- The share buyback authorization was increased by $250 million to $750 million; 6.3% of shares have been repurchased to date at a cost of $354.3 million.
- The company was dropped from multiple Russell growth indices, including the Russell 1000, 2500, 3000, and Midcap Growth benchmarks.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Civitas Resources
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from $42.13 to $41.80.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Civitas Resources has significantly risen from 0.6% per annum to 0.7% per annum.
- The Net Profit Margin for Civitas Resources has fallen slightly from 16.13% to 15.58%.
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