Fintel reports that on September 20, 2023, Citigroup maintained coverage of Coterra Energy (NYSE:CTRA) with a Neutral recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 17.87% Upside
As of August 31, 2023, the average one-year price target for Coterra Energy is 32.46. The forecasts range from a low of 26.26 to a high of $44.10. The average price target represents an increase of 17.87% from its latest reported closing price of 27.54.
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The projected annual revenue for Coterra Energy is 8,270MM, an increase of 7.63%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 4.32.
Coterra Energy Declares $0.20 Dividend
On August 7, 2023 the company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share ($0.80 annualized). Shareholders of record as of August 17, 2023 received the payment on August 31, 2023. Previously, the company paid $0.20 per share.
At the current share price of $27.54 / share, the stock's dividend yield is 2.90%.
Looking back five years and taking a sample every week, the average dividend yield has been 4.12%, the lowest has been 0.99%, and the highest has been 11.42%. The standard deviation of yields is 3.28 (n=235).
The current dividend yield is 0.37 standard deviations below the historical average.
Additionally, the company's dividend payout ratio is 0.41. The payout ratio tells us how much of a company's income is paid out in dividends. A payout ratio of one (1.0) means 100% of the company's income is paid in a dividend. A payout ratio greater than one means the company is dipping into savings in order to maintain its dividend - not a healthy situation. Companies with few growth prospects are expected to pay out most of their income in dividends, which typically means a payout ratio between 0.5 and 1.0. Companies with good growth prospects are expected to retain some earnings in order to invest in those growth prospects, which translates to a payout ratio of zero to 0.5.
The company's 3-Year dividend growth rate is 3.25%, demonstrating that it has increased its dividend over time.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1540 funds or institutions reporting positions in Coterra Energy. This is a decrease of 51 owner(s) or 3.21% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to CTRA is 0.28%, a decrease of 0.75%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 6.16% to 792,045K shares. 
The put/call ratio of CTRA is 0.52, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Wellington Management Group Llp holds 66,769K shares representing 8.84% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 70,554K shares, representing a decrease of 5.67%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CTRA by 6.89% over the last quarter.
Aristotle Capital Management holds 39,905K shares representing 5.29% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 40,575K shares, representing a decrease of 1.68%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CTRA by 1.74% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 22,500K shares representing 2.98% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 23,179K shares, representing a decrease of 3.02%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CTRA by 7.67% over the last quarter.
XLE - The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund holds 19,996K shares representing 2.65% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,660K shares, representing a decrease of 13.32%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in CTRA by 3.22% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 18,559K shares representing 2.46% ownership of the company. In it's prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,494K shares, representing an increase of 0.35%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in CTRA by 6.41% over the last quarter.
Coterra Energy Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Coterra is a premier, diversified energy company based in Houston, Texas. The company strives to be a leading producer, delivering returns with a commitment to sustainability leadership.
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