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Kosmos Energy

2.22 USD
+0.10
4.72%
At close Mar 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
2.23
+0.01
0.45%
1 day
4.72%
5 days
-3.90%
1 month
-31.27%
3 months
-40.16%
6 months
-42.64%
Year to date
-40.32%
1 year
-59.93%
5 years
83.47%
10 years
-73.60%
 

About: Kosmos Energy Ltd is a deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world's growing demand for energy. It has diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. The Company had operations in four geographic reporting segments: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania/Senegal and the Gulf of America. The majority of revenue is derived from the Ghana segment.

Employees: 243

0
Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

60% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 107 | Existing positions reduced: 67

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]

11% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 51 | Existing positions closed: 46

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 268 [Q3] → 266 (-2) [Q4]

2.35% less ownership

Funds ownership: 94.26% [Q3] → 91.9% (-2.35%) [Q4]

17% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.79B [Q3] → $1.48B (-$312M) [Q4]

67% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.52M | Put options by funds: $7.66M

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$4
80%
upside
Avg. target
$4.80
116%
upside
High target
$5.60
152%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Mark Wilson
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 1 met price target
152%upside
$5.60
Buy
Reinstated
18 Dec 2024
Mizuho
William Janela
24% 1-year accuracy
6 / 25 met price target
80%upside
$4
Neutral
Maintained
16 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about KOS published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Strong Production Potential, Cash Flow Generation Should Give Kosmos Energy A Bright Future
Kosmos Energy (KOS) offers a compelling value play with a low P/E ratio of 5.90, despite substantial debt and some liquidity concerns. Key assets like the Jubilee Oil Field and the developing GTA field present significant long-term growth opportunities. Kosmos plans to reduce CapEx in 2025, improving cash flow and enabling debt reduction, potentially leading to dividends by late 2026.
Strong Production Potential, Cash Flow Generation Should Give Kosmos Energy A Bright Future
Negative
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
Kosmos Energy target cut after 'faltering progress' in past year
Kosmos Energy Ltd's (LSE:KOS, NYSE:KOS) performance last year was below expectations, but "there are signs of progress and some growth should be anticipated" for 2025, broker Panmure Liberum said.  Analyst Ashley Kelty, affirming his 'buy' rating but cutting his target price to 535p from 625p, summed up the year as one of "faltering progress".
Kosmos Energy target cut after 'faltering progress' in past year
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jamie Buckland - VP, IR Andy Inglis - Chairman and CEO Neal Shah - CFO Conference Call Participants Neil Mehta - Goldman Sachs Charles Meade - Johnson Rice Matthew Smith - Bank of America David Round - Stifel Nicolaus Mark Wilson - Jefferies Operator Good day everyone and welcome to Kosmos Energy's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call.
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Kosmos Energy Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy Ltd. (“Kosmos” or the “Company”) (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of 2024. For the quarter, the Company generated a net loss of $7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. When adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of results, the Company generated an adjusted net loss(1) of $16 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024. FOURTH QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Zero los.
Kosmos Energy Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
Kosmos Energy Announces First LNG at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project in Mauritania and Senegal
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) today announces that first liquified natural gas (LNG) production has been achieved at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania & Senegal. On December 31, 2024, gas from the first phase of GTA started to flow from wells to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel as part of the commissioning process. At the FPSO, gas is being processed to remove any condensate, water and impuritie.
Kosmos Energy Announces First LNG at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project in Mauritania and Senegal
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
A Good Time to Focus on 3 International Upstream Stocks
Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - International E&P industry, we advise focusing on companies like KOS, TUWOY and CRNCY.
A Good Time to Focus on 3 International Upstream Stocks
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Kosmos Energy to Host Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Webcast on February 24, 2025
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its fourth quarter 2024 results: Earnings Release: Monday, February 24, 2025, pre-UK market open via Business Wire, Regulatory News Service, and the Company's website at www.kosmosenergy.com. Conference Call: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available via telephone and webcast. Dial-in telephone numbers: Toll Free: 1-877-407-0784 Toll/International: 1-201-689-8560 UK To.
Kosmos Energy to Host Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Webcast on February 24, 2025
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Kosmos Energy Announces First Gas at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project in Mauritania and Senegal
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) notes the announcement today from bp plc (operator) that first gas production has been achieved at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal. On December 31, 2024, gas from the first phase of GTA started to flow from wells to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel ahead of delivery to the floating LNG vessel for liquefaction. Once fully commissioned, GTA Phase.
Kosmos Energy Announces First Gas at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project in Mauritania and Senegal
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kosmos Energy Steps Back From Tullow Oil Acquisition Plans
KOS and TUWOY collaborate in many key fields in Ghana. Both companies have a substantial debt burden, and the potential merger might have helped TUWOY improve its financials.
Kosmos Energy Steps Back From Tullow Oil Acquisition Plans
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kosmos Energy: Not The Time To Buy Tullow, Catalyst Around The Corner
Kosmos Energy is poised for a major transformation with new projects increasing production and reducing CapEx, leading to substantial free cash flow and debt reduction. The company's production is set to rise to 90,000 boepd with Winterfell and GTA projects, significantly boosting revenue and lowering CapEx. Debt reduction to 1.5x leverage by Q1 2026 will pave the way for shareholder returns, with a conservative price target of $6 per share.
Kosmos Energy: Not The Time To Buy Tullow, Catalyst Around The Corner
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