Chord Energy: The Market Is Sleeping On One Of The Best Oil Opportunities Today
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IWA Research1.81K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(14min)CommentsSummaryChord Energy offers compelling value, with robust free cash flow, cost efficiencies, and a healthy balance sheet supporting a Strong Buy rating.CHRD's operational improvements, including 4-mile laterals and the recent Williston Basin acquisition, lower their breakeven and extend inventory life, enhancing long-term competitiveness.Despite macro volatility and oil price risks, CHRD's disciplined capital allocation, 5.3% dividend yield, and aggressive buybacks provide strong shareholder returns, backed by exceptional cash flows.Conservative valuation estimates imply material upside, with intrinsic value estimates suggesting a deep discount, reinforcing the risk-reward profile. sefa ozel/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Since I last covered Chord Energy (CHRD), the company reported a very solid earnings report, highlighting solid cost efficiencies, a healthy balance sheet, and a 20% increase in FCF per share despite the lower oilThis article was written byIWA Research1.81K FollowersFollowAs of 2025, I've got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies so far. I would say my favorite type of company to cover are metals and mining stocks, but I am comfortable with several other industries, such as consumer discretionary/staples, REITs and utilities.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of CHRD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Recommended For You