Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

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Research Idea

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CHRD is in a clear short‑term uptrend (+~11% over 10 days; price ~9.6% above the 21‑day SMA) following an upside EPS surprise, better‑than‑expected FY25 FCF and active buybacks; execution on longer‑lateral wells and free‑cash‑flow improvements provide a fundamental backdrop for momentum continuation in the next few trading days.

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Idea window: 3/31/2026 – 4/7/2026Sector: Energy

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$136.47
Market Cap
$7.89B
1D Return
+5.95%
YTD Return
+50.07%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
-119.0
P/B
1.0
P/S
1.5
EV/EBITDA
5.1
Div Yield
3.71%

Price Behavior

7.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher lows • Near resistance • Choppy rally Support Level: $134.19, then $128.10 Resistance Level: $138.89 CHRD climbed about 16% over the last month, holding a clear uptrend near resistance with strong momentum but some near-term pullback risk.

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Sentiment & News

6.5

Key News Insights: • Earnings catalyst • Options activity • Mixed positioning Chord Energy is drawing attention ahead of its Aug. 5 earnings report amid unusual options activity, mixed institutional trading, and a recent stock gain that keeps the shares in focus.

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AI Summary

6.5
Positive

CHRD is shifting from a simple oil-price proxy to an execution story, with stronger cash generation, disciplined capex, and early 4-mile lateral gains supporting higher 2026 production guidance, but the stock now depends on proving this free-cash-flow momentum is repeatable through the August earnings update amid oil-price volatility.

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Description

Chord Energy is an independent exploration and production company that acquires, develops and produces hydrocarbons in the Williston Basin. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Mar 31Apr 7CHRDChord Energy Corporation
CHRD is in a clear short‑term uptrend (+~11% over 10 days; price ~9.6% above the 21‑day SMA) following an upside EPS surprise, better‑than‑expected FY25 FCF and active buybacks; execution on longer‑lateral wells and free‑cash‑flow improvements provide a fundamental backdrop for momentum continuation in the next few trading days.
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