Magnolia Oil & Gas Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Magnolia Oil & Gas' CEO is Chris Stavros, appointed in Sep 2022, has a tenure of 3.08 years. total yearly compensation is $8.36M, comprised of 9.9% salary and 90.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.36% of the company’s shares, worth $15.97M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.1 years and 5.2 years respectively.
Key information
Chris Stavros
Chief executive officer
US$8.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.89% |
| CEO tenure | 3.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 3.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Returns At Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Are On The Way Up
Sep 27
Little Excitement Around Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's (NYSE:MGY) Earnings
Sep 02Magnolia Oil & Gas: Q2 Beat On Record Volumes, Again Increased Production Guidance, And Expanded Development Area
Jul 31Does Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jun 24Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital
May 26Should Shareholders Reconsider Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's (NYSE:MGY) CEO Compensation Package?
Apr 30Magnolia Oil & Gas: Top Business Performance When Needed
Apr 26Benign Growth For Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY) Underpins Its Share Price
Mar 17Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY) Just Released Its Annual Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Feb 21Magnolia Oil & Gas' (NYSE:MGY) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Feb 06These 4 Measures Indicate That Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 31Magnolia Oil & Gas: Continued Improvements In Capital Efficiency
Dec 10Is There An Opportunity With Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's (NYSE:MGY) 44% Undervaluation?
Nov 21Magnolia Oil And Gas Solid But High-Priced
Nov 09Why We Like The Returns At Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY)
Oct 24Is Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Using Too Much Debt?
Sep 13Magnolia Oil & Gas: Meets Cost Reduction Targets Ahead Of Schedule
Aug 31
Giddings Expansion And Cost-Cutting Measures To Spur Growth Amid Analysts' Mixed Forecasts
Recent acquisitions and expansion in Giddings enhance Magnolia's growth opportunities in production and development, promising increased revenue from high-return wells.Are Investors Undervaluing Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY) By 45%?
Aug 02Why The 22% Return On Capital At Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Should Have Your Attention
Jul 13Many Still Looking Away From Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY)
Jun 02Magnolia Oil & Gas: Working To Reduce LOE After Solid Q1 2024 Results
May 29Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY) After Its First-Quarter Report
May 09These 4 Measures Indicate That Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 23Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
Mar 12Magnolia Oil & Gas: Projected To Generate Over $400 Million In 2024 FCF
Feb 20Magnolia Oil & Gas: Short-Term Pessimism, But Long-Term Optimism
Feb 08Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's (NYSE:MGY) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Jan 26Is Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) A Risky Investment?
Jan 05Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Magnolia Oil & Gas' (NYSE:MGY) Recent Growth In Returns
Nov 24Magnolia Oil & Gas Continues To Grow Production With A Low Reinvestment Rate
Nov 17Is Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY) Trading At A 34% Discount?
Oct 08Is Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) A Risky Investment?
Sep 20Magnolia Oil & Gas: Increased Value After Positive Guidance Revisions
Sep 03Under The Bonnet, Magnolia Oil & Gas' (NYSE:MGY) Returns Look Impressive
Aug 25Magnolia Oil & Gas Has A New Sheriff In Town
Aug 04Magnolia Oil & Gas: Taking Necessary Measures For The Long Term
Jul 24Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY)
Jul 05Is Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 20Investors Shouldn't Overlook Magnolia Oil & Gas' (NYSE:MGY) Impressive Returns On Capital
May 20Here's Why We Think Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
May 03Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:MGY)
Mar 25These 4 Measures Indicate That Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Is Using Debt Safely
Mar 07Magnolia Oil & Gas: Over $500 Million In Projected FCF In 2023
Feb 14Magnolia Oil & Gas raises dividend by 15% to $0.100
Jan 31Does Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Jan 24Magnolia Oil & Gas: A Top-Pick Oil Stock To Invest In For 2023
Jan 03Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation's (NYSE:MGY) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 20% Below Its Share Price
Dec 11CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$362m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$379m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$827k | US$362m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$374m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$377m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$373m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$5m | US$723k | US$384m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$516m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$659m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$816m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$4m | US$591k | US$886m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$805m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$680m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$516m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$529k | US$414m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$293m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$184m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$82m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$2m | US$511k | -US$1b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$512k | US$47m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$45m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | -US$46m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$21m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$5m | US$208k | US$94m |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD8.36M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.16M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Chris Stavros (62 yo)
Mr. Christopher G. Stavros, also known as Chris, serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC since September 2022 and is its Chairman from August 2025. He...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 3.1yrs | US$8.36m | 0.36% $ 16.0m | |
| Senior VP | 2.9yrs | US$3.72m | 0.053% $ 2.4m | |
| Executive Vice President | 7.1yrs | US$2.97m | 0.30% $ 13.4m | |
| Vice President of Finance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Executive | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: MGY's management team is considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 3.1yrs | US$8.36m | 0.36% $ 16.0m | |
| Independent Director | 7.3yrs | US$273.60k | 0.045% $ 2.0m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$375.88k | 0.068% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$268.60k | 0.065% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$285.75k | 0.0045% $ 200.1k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0012% $ 53.7k | |
| Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$264.19k | 0.075% $ 3.3m | |
| Independent Director | 1.4yrs | US$222.79k | 0.0098% $ 433.4k |
Experienced Board: MGY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/03 14:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Subhasish Chandra | Benchmark Company |
| Noah Hungness | BofA Global Research |
| John Phillips Johnston | Capital One Securities, Inc. |