BKV Corporation

NYSE:BKV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.1b

BKV Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Chris Kalnin

Chief executive officer

US$5.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage13.47%
CEO tenure6yrs
CEO ownership1.8%
Management average tenure2.4yrs
Board average tenure6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

New Narrative Mar 21

Long Term Gas Power And Carbon Capture Integration Will Reshape Future Earnings Potential

Catalysts About BKV BKV is an energy company focused on natural gas production, power generation and carbon capture with an integrated closed loop model. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Mar 07

CCUS And Data Center Ambitions Will Expose Weaknesses In This Closed Loop Energy Model

Catalysts About BKV BKV is an energy company focused on upstream natural gas, power generation and carbon capture using an integrated closed loop model. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Feb 02

Need To Know: The Consensus Just Cut Its BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) Estimates For 2026

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for BKV Corporation ( NYSE:BKV ), with the analysts making...
Seeking Alpha Jan 16

BKV Corporation: Growth On The Edge Of Execution

Summary BKV Corporation sits at the intersection of tightening U.S. gas markets, LNG export growth, and maturing carbon capture, positioning for disciplined growth. Production is rising within guidance, costs are notably below peers, and recent acquisitions have added reserves and operational control, supporting scalability. Valuation is stretched on trailing metrics but justified only if a projected 30-35% EPS CAGR materializes; forward multiples compress rapidly with execution. I assign BKV a hold rating—upside depends on flawless execution, as much of the growth thesis is already priced in. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Nov 27

BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) Stocks Shoot Up 27% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable

BKV Corporation ( NYSE:BKV ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Analysis Article Nov 17

There May Be Underlying Issues With The Quality Of BKV's (NYSE:BKV) Earnings

BKV Corporation ( NYSE:BKV ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...
Analysis Article Aug 18

Analysts Just Shipped A Sizeable Upgrade To Their BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) Estimates

BKV Corporation ( NYSE:BKV ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...
Analysis Article May 13

Revenues Tell The Story For BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) As Its Stock Soars 32%

Those holding BKV Corporation ( NYSE:BKV ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 32% in the last...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Chris Kalnin's remuneration changed compared to BKV's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$298m

Dec 31 2025US$6mUS$795k

US$172m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$41m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$22m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$186m

Dec 31 2024US$5mUS$700k

-US$143m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$48m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$42m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$18m

Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$693k

US$117m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$335m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$391m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$699m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$510k

US$410m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$359m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$53m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$292m

Dec 31 2021US$18mUS$502k

-US$171m

Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD5.90M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.05M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Chris Kalnin (47 yo)

6yrs
Tenure
US$5,903,801
Compensation

Mr. Christopher Pungya Kalnin, also known as Chris, has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of BKV Corporation (alternate name as BKV Corporation, LLC) since its formation in May 2020 and founded...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christopher Kalnin
CEO & Director6yrsUS$5.90m1.77%
$ 55.3m
Eric Jacobsen
President of Upstream1.3yrsUS$4.31m0.23%
$ 7.2m
Dilanka Seimon
Chief Commercial Officer1.1yrsUS$3.45m0.0092%
$ 285.9k
David Tameron
Chief Financial Officer1.1yrsno data0.057%
$ 1.8m
Barry Turcotte
Chief Accounting Officer3.4yrsno data0.0048%
$ 149.8k
Lindsay Larrick
Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Secretary3.8yrsno data0.13%
$ 4.0m
Michael Hall
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Ethan Ngo
Chief Corporate Development Officer6yrsno data0.11%
$ 3.5m
Lauren Read
Senior Vice President of dCarbon Ventures1.3yrsno data0.082%
$ 2.5m
Simon Bowman
Senior Director Midstreamno datano data0.00074%
$ 23.1k
2.4yrs
Average Tenure
47yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: BKV's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christopher Kalnin
CEO & Director6yrsUS$5.90m1.77%
$ 55.3m
Sunit Patel
Independent Director3.7yrsUS$362.89k0.046%
$ 1.4m
Charles Miller
Independent Director6yrsUS$423.76k0.080%
$ 2.5m
Chanin Vongkusolkit
Chairman of the Board6yrsUS$232.78kno data
Anon Sirisaengtaksin
Director6yrsUS$156.15k0.0046%
$ 143.0k
Carla Mashinski
Independent Director3.7yrsUS$430.58kno data
Thiti Mekavichai
Director6yrsUS$145.96k0.017%
$ 529.1k
Somruedee Chaimongkol
Director6yrsUS$160.84kno data
Akaraphong Dayananda
Director6yrsUS$145.96k0.00046%
$ 14.4k
Joseph Davis
Independent Director6yrsUS$410.39k0.030%
$ 943.6k
Sinon Vongkusolkit
Director3.8yrsUS$140.96kno data
Kirana Limpaphayom
Director2.7yrsUS$140.96k0.023%
$ 714.8k
6.0yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: BKV's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 18:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

BKV Corporation is covered by 16 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Wei JiangBarclays
Scott GruberCitigroup Inc
Stephen RichardsonEvercore ISI