Siebert Williams Shank & Co analyst Gabriele Sorbara reiterated a Buy rating on Gulfport Energy today and set a price target of $272.00.
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Gabriele Sorbara has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Gulfport Energy’s potential for growth and value. Despite facing production challenges in the second quarter of 2025 due to midstream issues, Gulfport Energy exceeded expectations in terms of DCFPS, EBITDA, and FCF, thanks to stronger pricing and a lower cost structure. The company reaffirmed its capital expenditure guidance while increasing discretionary spending on acreage, which is seen as a strategic move to expand its core inventory and capitalize on accretive opportunities.
Additionally, Gulfport Energy has upsized its buyback authorization by 50% to $1.5 billion, which supports the redemption of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and allows for continued buybacks of common shares. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value. The Buy rating is further supported by Gulfport Energy’s discounted EV/EBITDA valuation and top-tier free cash flow yield, which together drive the potential for substantial buybacks and underscore the company’s financial strength.
In another report released yesterday, TD Cowen also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $215.00 price target.
Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 51 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.