Coterra Energy (CTRA) Shoots Up Despite Mixed Q3 Results

The share price of Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) surged by 12.3% between October 31 and November 7, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week.Coterra Energy (CTRA) Shoots Up Despite Mixed Q3 Results

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is a premier, diversified energy company that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the United States.

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) reported mixed results for its third quarter on November 3, with the company’s adjusted EPS of $0.41 falling below expectations by $0.02, as lower prices offset the company’s jump in production. However, Cottera’s revenue of $1.82 billion managed to top estimates by almost $63 million, besides being up by 33.7% YoY. Moreover, the company raised its FY 2025 production forecast to between 772,000 and 782,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, on the back of a strong demand for natural gas.

Additionally, Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share to all shareholders as of the November 13 record date, payable on November 26, 2025.

Following the company’s Q3 report, Roth Capital analyst Leo Mariani raised the firm’s price target for Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) from $26 to $27, while keeping a ‘Buy’ rating on its shares. The analyst highlighted that Coterra resumed share repurchases in October, expecting to continue buying back its shares opportunistically in Q4 and likely accelerate the repurchase next year. As of September 30, $1.1 billion remains on the company’s $2 billion share repurchase authorization. Moreover, CTRA’s forecasts for spending and production are in line with Roth Capital’s expectations.

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