Nitin Kumar

Q: What is Nitin Kumar's success rate?

Nitin Kumar currently has a success rate of 89.83714536256424.

Q: What is the average return of Nitin Kumar's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 16.99410339733544.

Mizuho | Energy

Nitin Kumar is an analyst from Mizuho specializing in the Energy sector. Ranked #1374 out of 4662 analysts, they have issued 110 stock ratings with a success rate of 89.84% and an average return of 16.99%.

Nitin Kumar has a well-established track record, with 110 ratings issued in the Energy sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 89.84% and an average return of 16.99%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1374

Out of 4662

110

Total Ratings

+89.84%

Success Rate

+16.99%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

DINO

Hold

May 27, 2026

Target

$79.00

Current

$68.53

Performance

—

Nitin Kumar rated DINO as Neutral on May 27, 2026, setting a price target of 79. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 68.53 with a % move.

OVV

Buy

May 13, 2026

Target

$69.00

Current

$56.47

Performance

-2.28%

On May 13, 2026, OVV was given a Outperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 69. The stock traded sideways with a -2.28% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

MTDR

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$74.00

Current

$53.78

Performance

-3.22%

MTDR received a Outperform rating from Nitin Kumar on May 07, 2026, aiming for 74. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 53.78 despite the bullish outlook.

CHRD

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$164.00

Current

$137.86

Performance

-2.12%

On May 06, 2026, Nitin Kumar published a Outperform outlook on CHRD, with a target of 164. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 137.86.

GPOR

Hold

May 06, 2026

Target

$251.00

Current

$172.24

Performance

-4.54%

Nitin Kumar on May 06, 2026 assigned GPOR a Neutral rating, with a price target of 251. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 172.24.

EOG

Hold

May 06, 2026

Target

$149.00

Current

$136.20

Performance

1.12%

On May 06, 2026, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed EOG with a Neutral rating, targeting 149. The neutral call matched muted market action of 1.12%.

PARR

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$58.00

Current

$56.40

Performance

6.54%

PARR was rated Neutral by Nitin Kumar on Mar 17, 2026, with a price objective of 58. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 56.4.

OXY

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$57.46

Performance

-0.47%

On Mar 17, 2026, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on OXY with a Outperform rating and target of 72. Neutral price movement of -0.47% leaves room for interpretation.

PBF

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$45.00

Current

$38.26

Performance

-14.12%

Nitin Kumar issued a Neutral recommendation for PBF on Mar 17, 2026, price target set at 45. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 38.26.

COP

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$136.00

Current

$116.57

Performance

-5.13%

On Mar 17, 2026, COP was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 136. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 136 target.

CTRA

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$32.56

Performance

-1.30%

Nitin Kumar rated CTRA as Outperform on Mar 17, 2026, setting a price target of 43. Shares have remained stable near 32.56, leaving the 43 target still in play.

CVI

Sell

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$32.00

Current

$31.67

Performance

6.20%

On Mar 17, 2026, CVI was given a Underperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 32. The Sell stance aligned with downward action, with the stock sliding from 31.67 to 31.67.

CVX

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$217.00

Current

$184.69

Performance

-6.71%

CVX received a Outperform rating from Nitin Kumar on Mar 17, 2026, aiming for 217. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 6.71% below expectations.

DK

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$54.00

Current

$42.75

Performance

0.97%

On Mar 17, 2026, Nitin Kumar published a Outperform outlook on DK, with a target of 54. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 42.75.

DVN

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$62.00

Current

$45.14

Performance

-4.81%

Nitin Kumar on Mar 17, 2026 assigned DVN a Outperform rating, with a price target of 62. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 45.14.

FANG

Buy

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$220.00

Current

$195.13

Performance

4.22%

On Mar 17, 2026, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed FANG with a Outperform rating, targeting 220. Market indecision has kept the 220 target in a holding pattern.

MPC

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$224.00

Current

$248.05

Performance

6.34%

MPC was rated Neutral by Nitin Kumar on Mar 17, 2026, with a price objective of 224. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 248.05.

MUR

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$39.00

Current

$36.48

Performance

-0.84%

On Mar 17, 2026, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on MUR with a Neutral rating and target of 39. The stock’s lack of movement around 36.48 aligned with a cautious approach.

PSX

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$170.00

Current

$173.88

Performance

0.68%

Nitin Kumar issued a Neutral recommendation for PSX on Mar 17, 2026, price target set at 170. The rating was appropriate for a consolidating market trading near 173.88.

TALO

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$15.00

Current

$14.80

Performance

6.02%

On Mar 17, 2026, TALO was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 15. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 6.02%.

XOM

Hold

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$162.00

Current

$149.85

Performance

-5.64%

Nitin Kumar rated XOM as Neutral on Mar 17, 2026, setting a price target of 162. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 5.64%.

EQT

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$68.00

Current

$56.21

Performance

1.15%

On Dec 12, 2025, EQT was given a Outperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 68. The stock traded sideways with a 1.15% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

DEC

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$27.00

Current

$15.11

Performance

5.37%

DEC received a Outperform rating from Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025, aiming for 27. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 15.11 to 15.11, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

EXE

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$142.00

Current

$94.55

Performance

-16.17%

On Dec 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar published a Outperform outlook on EXE, with a target of 142. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 94.55.

RRC

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$48.00

Current

$40.05

Performance

10.00%

Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025 assigned RRC a Outperform rating, with a price target of 48. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 10.00%.

PR

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$21.00

Current

$19.63

Performance

34.45%

On Dec 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed PR with a Outperform rating, targeting 21. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 19.63 to 19.63.

APA

Sell

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$22.00

Current

$37.50

Performance

44.62%

APA was rated Underperform by Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025, with a price objective of 22. Bearish sentiment was justified as the stock retreated to 37.5.

BKV

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$36.00

Current

$27.08

Performance

-4.58%

On Dec 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on BKV with a Outperform rating and target of 36. Neutral price movement of -4.58% leaves room for interpretation.

CNX

Hold

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$43.00

Current

$34.73

Performance

-9.77%

Nitin Kumar issued a Neutral recommendation for CNX on Dec 12, 2025, price target set at 43. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 34.73.

VLO

Hold

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$192.00

Current

$241.45

Performance

43.46%

On Dec 12, 2025, VLO was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 192. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 43.46%.

CRC

Buy

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$72.00

Current

$61.24

Performance

26.74%

Nitin Kumar rated CRC as Outperform on Dec 12, 2025, setting a price target of 72. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 26.74% toward the price target of 72.

CRGY

Hold

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$12.00

Current

$12.43

Performance

32.23%

On Dec 12, 2025, CRGY was given a Neutral rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 12. The stock rallied from 12.43 to 12.43 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

CRK

Hold

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$29.00

Current

$13.18

Performance

-39.18%

CRK received a Neutral rating from Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025, aiming for 29. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 39.18%.

VTLE

Hold

Nov 12, 2025

Target

$21.00

Current

$17.92

Performance

4.80%

On Nov 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar published a Neutral outlook on VTLE, with a target of 21. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 17.92.

CIVI

Buy

Nov 12, 2025

Target

$55.00

Current

$27.38

Performance

-1.79%

Nitin Kumar on Nov 12, 2025 assigned CIVI a Outperform rating, with a price target of 55. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 27.38.

AR

Buy

Sep 15, 2025

Target

$41.00

Current

$35.80

Performance

10.26%

On Sep 15, 2025, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed AR with a Outperform rating, targeting 41. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 35.8 to 35.8.

HES

Buy

Jul 02, 2025

Target

$153.00

Current

$148.97

Performance

3.80%

HES was rated Overweight by Nitin Kumar on Jul 02, 2025, with a price objective of 153. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

CHK

Buy

Sep 16, 2024

Target

$105.00

Current

$81.46

Performance

11.50%

On Sep 16, 2024, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on CHK with a Outperform rating and target of 105. The stock’s climb of 11.50% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

MRO

Hold

Sep 16, 2024

Target

$32.00

Current

$28.55

Performance

7.09%

Nitin Kumar issued a Neutral recommendation for MRO on Sep 16, 2024, price target set at 32. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 32.

SWN

Hold

May 13, 2024

Target

$10.00

Current

$7.11

Performance

-2.20%

On May 13, 2024, SWN was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 10. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 7.11.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Nitin Kumar?

Nitin Kumar is an analyst from Mizuho specializing in the Energy sector.

What is Nitin Kumar's success rate?

Nitin Kumar currently has a success rate of +89.84%.

How many ratings has Nitin Kumar issued?

Nitin Kumar has issued 110 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Nitin Kumar's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +16.99%.

What is Nitin Kumar's ranking?

Nitin Kumar is ranked #1374 out of 4662 analysts.

What types of ratings does Nitin Kumar give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Nitin Kumar?

You can follow Nitin Kumar by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Nitin Kumar?

Their latest rating was a Hold on DINO issued on 2026-05-27.