Update shared on04 Sep 2025
Analysts cite continued commodity headwinds and oversupply concerns outweighing improving long-term demand prospects and incremental bullishness on future gas prices, resulting in the consensus price target for Range Resources remaining unchanged at $42.58.
Analyst Commentary
- Bearish analysts cite persistent commodity headwinds and continued oversupply, dampening Range Resources' upside potential and leading to price target reductions.
- Weak natural gas supply/demand fundamentals are expected to persist, with industry discipline lacking and Henry Hub prices likely to remain challenged into 2026.
- Bullish analysts point to long-term natural gas demand growth, expecting over 20 Bcfd of incremental demand by 2030 as a supportive driver for sustained higher prices.
- Some analysts have increased future gas price estimates, reflecting a constructive view on the earnings power of gas-levered producers over the next several years.
- Economic uncertainty, tariff adjustments, and recent market volatility have prompted analysts to refresh forecasts, but some remain enthusiastic about the sector's medium- to long-term outlook.
What's in the News
- Range Resources expects third-quarter 2025 production to be flat at 2.2 Bcfe per day, rising to 2.3 Bcfe per day in the fourth quarter.
- Updated 2025 annual production guidance to approximately 2.225 Bcfe per day, up from the previous ~2.2 Bcfe per day.
- Repurchased 1,453,438 shares (0.61%) for $52.84 million in Q2 2025; total buyback under October 2019 program now at 30,045,000 shares (12.18%) for $634.09 million.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Range Resources
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at $42.58.
- The Discount Rate for Range Resources remained effectively unchanged, at 6.99%.
- The Net Profit Margin for Range Resources remained effectively unchanged, at 19.55%.
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