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Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS)
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KOS Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
3 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
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KOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.45
▲(87.50% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$4.20 | Average Price Target$3.45 | Lowest Price Target$3.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$2
Hold
8.70%
Upside
Reiterated
08/02/25
Kosmos Energy's overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges with high leverage and negative cash flow, which weigh heavily on its prospects. While recent earnings call highlights demonstrate operational progress and cost reductions, the negative valuation and weak technical indicators suggest cautious optimism.
Bank of America Securities
$5→$4.2
Buy
128.26%
Upside
Reiterated
08/05/25
Bernstein
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/04/25
Jefferies
$3.36→$3.63
Buy
97.18%
Upside
Reiterated
06/29/25
Benchmark Co.
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/05/25
Goldman Sachs
$3.5→$3
Buy
63.04%
Upside
Reiterated
05/19/25
Mizuho Securities
$4→$3
Hold
63.04%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$9
Buy
389.13%
Upside
Reiterated
11/04/24
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Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$2
Hold
8.70%
Upside
Reiterated
08/02/25
Kosmos Energy's overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges with high leverage and negative cash flow, which weigh heavily on its prospects. While recent earnings call highlights demonstrate operational progress and cost reductions, the negative valuation and weak technical indicators suggest cautious optimism.
Bank of America Securities
$5→$4.2
Buy
128.26%
Upside
Reiterated
08/05/25
Bernstein
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
08/04/25
Jefferies
$3.36→$3.63
Buy
97.18%
Upside
Reiterated
06/29/25
Benchmark Co.
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/05/25
Goldman Sachs
$3.5→$3
Buy
63.04%
Upside
Reiterated
05/19/25
Mizuho Securities
$4→$3
Hold
63.04%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$9
Buy
389.13%
Upside
Reiterated
11/04/24
Best Analysts Covering Kosmos Energy
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
11/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.14%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 61.11% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.14% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
10/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-4.01%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 55.56% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -4.01% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
6/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-9.68%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Mark Wilson's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 33.33% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -9.68% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
4/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-26.59%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 22.22% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -26.59% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
KOS Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Strong Buy
4
5
3
3
1
Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Hold
5
6
10
16
14
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
9
11
13
19
15
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
KOS Financial Forecast
KOS Stock Forecast FAQ
What is KOS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Kosmos Energy Ltd’s 12-month average price target is 3.45.
What is KOS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Kosmos Energy Ltd has 87.50% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is KOS a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Kosmos Energy Ltd has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd’s price target?
The average price target for Kosmos Energy Ltd is 3.45. This is based on 6 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $4.20 ,the lowest forecast is $3.00. The average price target represents 87.50% Increase from the current price of $1.84.
The highest analyst price target is $4.20 ,the lowest forecast is $3.00. The average price target represents 87.50% Increase from the current price of $1.84.
What do analysts say about Kosmos Energy Ltd?
Kosmos Energy Ltd’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 6 Wall Streets Analysts.
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