Update shared on05 Sep 2025
Analysts maintain buy ratings on Gulfport Energy due to its strong free cash flow, buybacks, and operational flexibility despite near-term commodity price headwinds, with the consensus price target unchanged at $222.55.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts highlight Gulfport's strong free cash flow generation, with yields nearing 20% and a shareholder-friendly buyback program.
- Operational flexibility is emphasized, with Gulfport able to pivot between Utica natural gas and liquids based on prevailing market conditions.
- Valuation upside is seen by bullish analysts using higher earnings multiples and free cash flow yields, suggesting a fair value significantly above current levels.
- Bearish analysts cite persistent commodity price headwinds as a constraint on near-term upside potential.
- Despite commodity challenges, buy ratings persist due to the company’s resilient cash returns and strategic flexibility.
What's in the News
- Gulfport Energy increased its share buyback authorization by $500 million to a total of $1.5 billion and extended the program through December 31, 2026.
- As of July 30, 2025, Gulfport repurchased 6.3 million shares (32.64% of shares) for $718.7 million under its ongoing buyback program.
- Second quarter 2025 saw total production decline year over year to 1,006,299 Mcfe/day, with natural gas production falling but oil and condensate output more than doubling; total net liquids production grew 26% versus the previous quarter.
- Gulfport Energy was dropped from multiple Russell value and small cap indices, including the Russell 2000, 2500, 3000, and related value sub-indices.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Gulfport Energy
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at $222.55.
- The Discount Rate for Gulfport Energy remained effectively unchanged, at 7.09%.
- The Future P/E for Gulfport Energy remained effectively unchanged, at 7.33x.
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