Analysts Highlight Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD)'s Disciplined Approach to Capital and Shareholder Returns

We recently compiled a list of the 15 High Growth Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy. Chord Energy Corporation tops our list for being one of the best high growth stocks. 

TheFly reported on January 17 that Jefferies lowered its price target on CHRD to $99 from $104 and maintained a Hold rating on the shares as part of a Q4 earnings preview. As new drilling projects increase, the firm anticipates that its capital efficiency will progressively improve, potentially outperforming consensus capital expenditure predictions for 2026.

Similarly, a day before, on January 16, Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng lowered the price target on Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) to $114 from $120 and maintained a Sector Perform rating. The firm updated its coverage of U.S. refining, integrated oil, and E&P equities. In the future, Scotiabank anticipates that investors will keep an eye on 2026 guidance and determine whether revisions to capital plans or cost-management actions would be prompted by broader market conditions.

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) is an independent U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company focused on acquiring, developing, and producing crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the Williston Basin. It is headquartered in Houston and delivers energy resources, drives value creation, and returns capital to shareholders through disciplined operations.

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