Kosmos Energy (KOS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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KOS Stock Forecast


Kosmos Energy stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $8.00 (represents a 105.66% upside from KOS’s last price of $3.89) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

KOS Price Target


The average price target for Kosmos Energy (KOS) is $8.00 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $11.00 to $5.00. This represents a potential 105.66% upside from KOS's last price of $3.89.

KOS Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Kosmos Energy's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for KOS stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (66.67%), 1 'Hold' (33.33%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Kosmos Energy Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 15, 2024William JanelaMizuho Securities$5.00$4.2717.10%28.53%
Apr 06, 2022James HosieBarclays$11.00$7.7442.12%182.78%
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The latest Kosmos Energy stock forecast, released on Oct 15, 2024 by William Janela from Mizuho Securities, set a price target of $5.00, which represents a 17.10% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($4.27), and a 28.53% increase from KOS last price ($3.89).

Kosmos Energy Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts111
Avg Price Target$5.00$5.00$5.00
Last Closing Price$3.89$3.89$3.89
Upside/Downside28.53%28.53%28.53%

In the current month, the average price target of Kosmos Energy stock is $5.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 28.53% increase as opposed to Kosmos Energy's last price of $3.89. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down 0.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 16, 2024BenchmarkBuyBuyHold
Oct 16, 2024Benchmark Co.UnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 19, 2024BenchmarkUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 19, 2024BernsteinMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Aug 24, 2022BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Apr 06, 2022BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
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Kosmos Energy's last stock rating was published by Benchmark on Oct 16, 2024. The company gave KOS a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Kosmos Energy Financial Forecast


Kosmos Energy Revenue Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
Revenue------------$507.81M$526.55M$273.31M$394.24M$509.92M$456.06M$620.37M$659.01M$572.56M$198.94M$384.05M$176.47M$274.15M$224.79M$127.31M$177.78M$449.66M$357.04M
Avg Forecast$504.00M$497.00M$489.00M$492.00M$511.48M$516.46M$512.78M$470.81M$427.07M$415.66M$438.19M$419.55M$472.32M$478.30M$310.56M$409.02M$499.04M$474.06M$582.86M$607.15M$534.41M$220.67M$400.61M$176.58M$296.50M$220.81M$160.60M$201.07M$422.26M$366.31M
High Forecast$541.62M$534.09M$525.50M$528.72M$549.65M$555.01M$551.05M$482.88M$480.50M$431.01M$438.19M$419.55M$501.26M$480.63M$333.74M$439.55M$536.29M$474.06M$582.86M$607.15M$534.41M$220.67M$400.61M$176.58M$296.50M$220.81M$160.60M$201.07M$422.26M$366.31M
Low Forecast$478.56M$471.91M$464.32M$467.17M$485.66M$490.39M$486.90M$458.75M$394.58M$400.31M$438.19M$419.55M$430.63M$475.97M$294.88M$388.37M$473.85M$474.06M$582.86M$607.15M$534.41M$220.67M$400.61M$176.58M$296.50M$220.81M$160.60M$201.07M$422.26M$366.31M
# Analysts111111123122422211112222999955
Surprise %------------1.08%1.10%0.88%0.96%1.02%0.96%1.06%1.09%1.07%0.90%0.96%1.00%0.92%1.02%0.79%0.88%1.06%0.97%

Kosmos Energy's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 2 analysts is $419.55M, with a low forecast of $419.55M, and a high forecast of $419.55M. KOS's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -17.38% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $507.81M (Dec 23).

Kosmos Energy EBITDA Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts111111123122422211112222999955
EBITDA------------$154.67M$269.89M$143.10M$264.85M$356.22M$354.81M$422.15M$774.35M$370.83M$63.34M$114.81M$-5.76M$502.19M$-12.01M$-222.86M$-91.67M$25.28M$67.69M
Avg Forecast$291.39M$287.34M$282.72M$284.45M$295.71M$298.60M$296.47M$272.20M$246.91M$240.31M$253.34M$-10.24M$273.08M$276.53M$179.55M$-8.10M$288.52M$274.08M$112.40M$351.03M$308.97M$127.58M$231.62M$-6.40M$171.42M$127.66M$92.85M$-85.56M$244.13M$211.78M
High Forecast$313.14M$308.79M$303.82M$305.68M$317.78M$320.88M$318.59M$279.18M$277.81M$249.19M$253.34M$-8.19M$289.81M$277.88M$192.95M$-6.48M$310.06M$274.08M$134.88M$351.03M$308.97M$127.58M$231.62M$-5.12M$171.42M$127.66M$92.85M$-68.45M$244.13M$211.78M
Low Forecast$276.68M$272.84M$268.45M$270.09M$280.79M$283.52M$281.50M$265.23M$228.13M$231.44M$253.34M$-12.29M$248.97M$275.19M$170.49M$-9.72M$273.96M$274.08M$89.92M$351.03M$308.97M$127.58M$231.62M$-7.68M$171.42M$127.66M$92.85M$-102.67M$244.13M$211.78M
Surprise %------------0.57%0.98%0.80%-32.71%1.23%1.29%3.76%2.21%1.20%0.50%0.50%0.90%2.93%-0.09%-2.40%1.07%0.10%0.32%

2 analysts predict KOS's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $-10.24M, with a high of $-8.19M and a low of $-12.29M. This is -106.62% lower than Kosmos Energy's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $154.67M.

Kosmos Energy Net Income Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts111111123122422211112222999955
Net Income------------$21.68M$85.19M$23.34M$83.31M$-114.28M$222.25M$117.17M$1.40M$98.72M$-28.60M$-57.19M$-90.77M$7.96M$-37.38M$-199.39M$-182.77M$-35.77M$16.07M
Avg Forecast$77.34M$74.10M$70.54M$85.14M$61.10M$61.10M$57.50M$58.70M$1.60M$40.73M$67.09M$-161.39M$115.01M$107.82M$46.96M$-127.58M$10.00M$69.62M$67.84M$128.05M$49.59M$-61.19M$27.21M$-100.85M$-65.71M$-82.43M$-149.54M$-170.58M$-55.86M$-5.94M
High Forecast$84.84M$81.29M$77.38M$93.40M$67.02M$67.02M$63.08M$101.39M$1.75M$44.68M$73.59M$-129.11M$135.01M$110.93M$51.52M$-102.06M$12.00M$69.62M$81.40M$128.05M$49.59M$-61.19M$27.21M$-80.68M$-65.71M$-82.43M$-149.54M$-136.47M$-55.86M$-5.94M
Low Forecast$72.26M$69.24M$65.91M$79.56M$57.09M$57.09M$53.73M$37.36M$1.49M$38.06M$62.68M$-193.67M$110.01M$104.70M$43.88M$-153.10M$8.00M$69.62M$54.27M$128.05M$49.59M$-61.19M$27.21M$-121.02M$-65.71M$-82.43M$-149.54M$-204.70M$-55.86M$-5.94M
Surprise %------------0.19%0.79%0.50%-0.65%-11.43%3.19%1.73%0.01%1.99%0.47%-2.10%0.90%-0.12%0.45%1.33%1.07%0.64%-2.70%

Kosmos Energy's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $-161.39M, with a range of $-193.67M to $-129.11M. KOS's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -844.38% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $21.68M (Dec 23).

Kosmos Energy SG&A Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts111111123122422211112222999955
SG&A------------$21.80M$25.12M$23.44M$29.17M$26.43M$24.50M$24.62M$32.93M$24.90M$24.01M$23.00M$23.11M$29.67M$34.71M$33.95M$73.55M$119.21M$60.13M
Avg Forecast$35.72M$35.22M$34.66M$34.87M$36.25M$36.60M$36.34M$33.37M$30.27M$29.46M$31.06M$41.09M$33.48M$33.90M$22.01M$32.49M$37.30M$33.60M$14.26M$43.03M$37.88M$15.64M$28.39M$25.68M$21.01M$15.65M$11.38M$68.65M$29.93M$25.96M
High Forecast$38.39M$37.85M$37.24M$37.47M$38.96M$39.34M$39.06M$34.22M$34.06M$30.55M$31.06M$49.31M$35.53M$34.06M$23.65M$38.98M$44.76M$33.60M$17.11M$43.03M$37.88M$15.64M$28.39M$30.82M$21.01M$15.65M$11.38M$82.38M$29.93M$25.96M
Low Forecast$33.92M$33.45M$32.91M$33.11M$34.42M$34.76M$34.51M$32.51M$27.97M$28.37M$31.06M$32.88M$30.52M$33.73M$20.90M$25.99M$29.84M$33.60M$11.40M$43.03M$37.88M$15.64M$28.39M$20.54M$21.01M$15.65M$11.38M$54.92M$29.93M$25.96M
Surprise %------------0.65%0.74%1.07%0.90%0.71%0.73%1.73%0.77%0.66%1.54%0.81%0.90%1.41%2.22%2.98%1.07%3.98%2.32%

Kosmos Energy's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $41.09M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $32.88M to $49.31M. The forecast indicates a 88.49% rise compared to KOS last annual SG&A of $21.80M (Dec 23).

Kosmos Energy EPS Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts111111123122422211112222999955
EPS------------$0.04$0.19$0.05$0.18$-0.25$0.49$0.26-$0.22$-0.07$-0.14$-0.22$0.02$-0.09$-0.49$-0.45$-0.09$0.04
Avg Forecast$0.16$0.15$0.15$0.18$0.13$0.13$0.12$0.12-$0.09$0.14$0.17$0.24$0.23$0.10$0.20$0.23$0.14$0.20$0.27$0.10$-0.13$0.06$-0.09$-0.14$-0.17$-0.31$-0.15$-0.12$-0.01
High Forecast$0.18$0.17$0.16$0.19$0.14$0.14$0.13$0.21-$0.09$0.15$0.19$0.28$0.23$0.11$0.22$0.25$0.14$0.20$0.27$0.10$-0.13$0.06$-0.09$-0.14$-0.17$-0.31$-0.15$-0.12$-0.01
Low Forecast$0.15$0.14$0.14$0.17$0.12$0.12$0.11$0.08-$0.08$0.13$0.16$0.23$0.22$0.09$0.19$0.21$0.14$0.20$0.27$0.10$-0.13$0.06$-0.09$-0.14$-0.17$-0.31$-0.15$-0.12$-0.01
Surprise %------------0.19%0.84%0.52%0.90%-1.10%3.38%1.30%0.01%2.13%0.55%-2.47%2.44%-0.15%0.52%1.57%3.01%0.77%-3.23%

According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Kosmos Energy's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.17, with a low estimate of $0.16 and a high estimate of $0.19. This represents a 289.76% increase compared to KOS previous annual EPS of $0.04 (Dec 23).

Kosmos Energy Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
KOSKosmos Energy$3.89$8.00105.66%Buy
VTLEVital Energy$30.40$57.8390.23%Hold
CIVICivitas Resources$51.14$84.7065.62%Buy
MURMurphy Oil$32.45$46.0842.00%Buy
MTDRMatador Resources Company$57.99$73.1126.07%Buy
ARAntero Resources$31.19$37.5820.49%Buy
PRPermian Resources$15.13$17.9218.44%Buy
SMSM Energy Company$43.72$50.0014.36%Buy
EQTEQT$43.31$41.53-4.11%Buy
RRCRange Resources$33.91$31.53-7.02%Buy
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas$27.08$25.06-7.46%Buy
CRKComstock Resources$13.78$9.25-32.87%Hold

KOS Forecast FAQ


Is Kosmos Energy a good buy?

Yes, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Kosmos Energy (KOS) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 66.67% of KOS's total ratings.

What is KOS's price target?

Kosmos Energy (KOS) average price target is $8 with a range of $5 to $11, implying a 105.66% from its last price of $3.89. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Kosmos Energy stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for KOS stock, the company can go up by 105.66% (from the last price of $3.89 to the average price target of $8), up by 182.78% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 28.53% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Kosmos Energy stock reach $6?

KOS's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $8 supports the claim that Kosmos Energy can reach $6 in the near future.

What is Kosmos Energy's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $5 price target for Kosmos Energy (KOS) this month, up 28.53% from its last price of $3.89. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 28.53% and increased by 28.53%, respectively.

What are Kosmos Energy's analysts' financial forecasts?

Kosmos Energy's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.01B (high $2.14B, low $1.92B), average EBITDA is $1.16B (high $1.24B, low $1.11B), average net income is $238.4M (high $298.52M, low $205.26M), average SG&A $142.56M (high $151.57M, low $136.2M), and average EPS is $0.497 (high $0.623, low $0.428). KOS's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.98B (high $2.13B, low $1.88B), average EBITDA is $1.15B (high $1.23B, low $1.09B), average net income is $307.12M (high $336.91M, low $286.96M), average SG&A $140.47M (high $150.96M, low $133.38M), and average EPS is $0.641 (high $0.703, low $0.599).

Did the KOS's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Kosmos Energy's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $1.7B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.67B by 1.88%. Apple's EBITDA was $816.66M, beating the average prediction of $721.06M by 13.26%. The company's net income was $213.52M, beating the average estimation of $142.2M by 50.15%. Apple's SG&A was $99.53M, missing the average forecast of $121.87M by -18.33%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.44, missing the average prediction of $0.763 by -42.33%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Kosmos Energy's revenue was $507.81M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $472.32M by 7.51%. The company's EBITDA was $154.67M, missing the average prediction of $273.08M by -43.36%. Kosmos Energy's net income was $21.68M, missing the average estimation of $115.01M by -81.15%. The company's SG&A was $21.8M, missing the average forecast of $33.48M by -34.87%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.0449, missing the average prediction of $0.24 by -81.29%