CHK Company Profile and Key Details

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHK) closed at $81.46 USD, losing -$0.79 (-0.96%) from the previous close of $82.25. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $69.12 and $93.58. With a market capitalization of about $10.70 billion, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.46). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.33 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, Chesapeake Energy Corporation operates in the Energy sector and the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry. Led by CEO Domenic J. Dell'Osso Jr., the company employs approximately 1,000 people and listed since February 10, 2021. Chesapeake Energy Corporation, an independent exploration and production company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs in the United States.

CHK has shown mixed momentum, gaining 1.5% over the past week and -1.26% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 5.87%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 8.32%, SMA50 9.22%, SMA200 0.23%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 65.96 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 2.13 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -12.82% below its high and over 17.85% above its low.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation last paid a dividend of 2.3 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $214.92. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation generated EPS of $2.97 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -10.38%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 7.4% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.09. The next quarter is forecast at $0.22. Next year's EPS is expected at $11.23. Chesapeake Energy Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended October 29, 2024, missed forecasts by 1262.5%. The prior quarter beat by 431.91%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 91.23% in October 31, 2023.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation has 131.29 million shares outstanding. The public float is 112.06 million shares, elevated short interest at 15.24% of float. This equals 20.00 million shares. The short ratio is 11.41 days. Institutional investors hold 116.92% of the float. Insiders own 4.84%. NGP Energy Capital Management, L.L.C. holds 13.40 million shares, DUNHAM ARCHIE W has 9.35 million shares and BX VINE (PUB) AGGREGATOR L.P. has 4.16 million shares.