Roth Capital Reduces PT on Coterra Energy (CTRA) Stock

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is one of the Best Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On August 18, Roth Capital reduced the price objective on the company’s stock to $27 from $32, while maintaining a “Buy” rating, as reported by The Fly. The firm downgraded several gas stocks and reduced the targets on others, noting that Henry Hub natural gas prices are expected to remain challenged well into 2026 because of oversupply conditions.

Furthermore, the firm doesn’t expect gas prices to significantly improve till the supply growth is constrained. Therefore, it expects weak supply/demand fundamentals for the gas-exposed companies. However, on the positive side, Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) saw strong capital efficiency in Q2 2025, thanks to the lower-than-expected capital expenditures and higher-than-expected production. Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) expects to run consistent activity in H2 2025, with 9 rigs in the Permian, 2 rigs in the Marcellus, and 1 to 2 rigs in the Anadarko.

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA)’s high-quality assets offer strong returns in the current environment and are durable through the cycles.

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