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Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS)
NYSE:KOS
KOS Stock Chart & Stats
$2.57
-$0.14(-3.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.57
-$0.14(-3.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.84 - $2.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.74M
Average Volume (3M)18.38M
Market Cap
$1.24B
Enterprise Value$1.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$91.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$132.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.16
Shares Outstanding481,024,870
10 Day Avg. Volume25,302,746
30 Day Avg. Volume18,383,713
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.82
Price to Sales (P/S)0.34
P/FCF Ratio3.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.97
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-6.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.06Price Target Upside-19.84% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Long‑term Ghana Position & TEN FPSOLicense extensions to 2040 and the planned TEN FPSO acquisition provide durable operating tenure and a structural OpEx reduction. Lower operating costs and secured infrastructure improve long‑run project economics, supporting sustained investment and lower breakeven barrels over multiple years.
Reserve Base And ReplacementRobust reserve replacement and a multi‑year reserve life underpin a stable production base and predictable medium‑term cash generation. A ~10‑year 1P life and ~20‑year 2P inventory support multi‑year development planning and reduce short‑term reserve replacement pressure.
Active Deleveraging, Hedges And Liability ManagementProactive financing moves—Nordic bond issuance, asset sale plans, note tender activity and material 2026 hedges—reduce near‑term rollover risk and stabilize cash flow visibility. These durable actions lower refinancing dependence and hedge commodity exposure across the coming years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageSustained debt levels above 2x equity constrain strategic flexibility and magnify vulnerability to oil price swings. High leverage increases refinancing and covenant risk, raises interest burdens, and can force asset sales or cutbacks if operational or market setbacks persist.
Negative Free Cash Flow & Profitability DeclineNegative and worsening free cash flow combined with a TTM net loss mean the company cannot fully self‑fund capex and debt reduction. Over the medium term this increases reliance on asset sales, capital markets, or further liability management to meet obligations and sustain projects.
Execution And Covenant RiskManagement’s 2026 targets hinge on drilling performance, timely asset sales and cost cuts. Prior underperformance led to covenant relief and an impairment, highlighting that missed operational milestones could quickly re‑pressure liquidity and force accelerated deleveraging or restructuring.
Kosmos Energy News
KOS FAQ
What was Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. lowest stock price was $0.84 and its highest was $2.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s market cap?
Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s market cap is $1.24B.
When is Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported -$0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.128 by -$0.032.
Is Kosmos Energy Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kosmos Energy Ltd. pay dividends?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.045 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Kosmos Energy Ltd. dividends here
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Kosmos Energy Ltd. have?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. has 481,024,870 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kosmos Energy Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. reported an EPS of -$0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.128. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.004%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kosmos Energy Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KOS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kosmos Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$2.06 (-19.84% Downside)
$2.06 (-19.84% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KOS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-31.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kosmos Energy Ltd.
Kosmos Energy Ltd., a deep-water independent oil and gas exploration and production company, focuses along the Atlantic Margins. The company's primary assets include production offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as a gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal. It also maintains a proven basin exploration program. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
KOS Company Deck
KOS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of operational progress and clear plans to lower costs and deleverage—Jubilee and GTA have shown strong early-2026 momentum, reserves and high-return drilling economics remain attractive, and management has taken proactive financing actions (Nordic bond, hedges, Equatorial Guinea sale). However, 2025 underperformance left net debt higher than planned, required covenant relief on the RBL, and triggered an impairment at Winterfell. The company's 2026 objectives are credible but execution-linked: if drilling, ramp-up, and asset-sale milestones are met, the outlook is constructive; if not, financial pressure could persist. Overall, positives and negatives are roughly balanced, leaving the tone cautiously constructive but still dependent on delivery.View all KOS earnings summariesKOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$2.06
▼(-19.84% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.99% Insiders
22.85% Mutual Funds
5.45% Other Institutional Investors
55.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors