Mizuho Securities analyst Nitin Kumar CFA has reiterated their neutral stance on GPOR stock, giving a Hold rating yesterday.
Nitin Kumar CFA has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing Gulfport Energy’s current and future performance. The company’s recent quarterly results were largely in line with expectations, although slightly below in terms of production volumes, particularly in natural gas liquids. This aligns with the company’s 2025 guidance, which projects stable capital spending and production levels, with a notable shift towards a more liquids-heavy production mix.
Despite a challenging year for natural gas, Gulfport Energy demonstrated strong free cash flow generation in 2024 and expects to double this in 2025, maintaining a disciplined approach to capital returns through share buybacks. However, the company’s valuation metrics, such as EV/EBITDX and FCF/EV, suggest it is trading below its gas-focused peers, which may limit upside potential. These factors, combined with the company’s strategic focus and market conditions, contribute to the Hold rating, reflecting a balanced view of risks and opportunities.
In another report released yesterday, TD Cowen also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $187.00 price target.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 55 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of GPOR in relation to earlier this year.