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Comstock Resources (CRK)


Market Price (5/27/2026): $13.25 | Market Cap: $3.9 Bil
Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Comstock Resources (CRK)


Market Price (5/27/2026): $13.25
Market Cap: $3.9 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 17%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 50%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -45%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US LNG, and US Oilfield Technologies.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -26%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -49%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.27

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 79%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.3%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -23%

Key risks
CRK key risks include [1] a significant debt load and high leverage ratio that could limit its financial and operational flexibility.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 17%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 13%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 50%
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -45%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US LNG, and US Oilfield Technologies.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -26%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -49%
6 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.27
7 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 79%
8 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.3%
9 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -23%
10 Key risks
CRK key risks include [1] a significant debt load and high leverage ratio that could limit its financial and operational flexibility.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Comstock Resources (CRK) stock has lost about 45% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Q1 2026 Earnings Miss and Production Decline: Comstock Resources reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.15 for Q1 2026, missing analysts' consensus estimate of $0.23 by 34.8%. This underperformance was largely driven by lower production volumes, which declined 15% year-over-year to 1,088 MMcfe per day in Q1 2026, primarily due to severe winter weather disruptions and the timing of new wells coming online. The stock reacted sharply to the earnings release on May 6, 2026, dropping over 13%.

2. Significant Free Cash Flow Deficit and Elevated Capital Expenditures: The company experienced a substantial free cash flow deficit of $223 million in Q1 2026, including $55 million in midstream capital expenditures. Comstock's full-year free cash flow deficit is projected to be around $588 million, excluding midstream capital expenditures. This high cash burn is partly due to elevated exploration and development capital expenditures, which were $343 million in Q1 2026, as the company heavily invests in delineating new Western Haynesville acreage.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -45.9% change in CRK stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -94.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265262026Change
Stock Price ($)24.3513.18-45.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7992,00111.2%
Net Income Margin (%)3.7%32.4%765.1%
P/E Multiple105.15.9-94.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)291291-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-45.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRK-45.9% 
Market (SPY)8.8%-25.3%
Sector (XLE)14.1%64.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.7% change in CRK stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -41.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255262026Change
Stock Price ($)18.7513.18-29.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6542,00121.0%
P/S Multiple3.31.9-41.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)291291-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-29.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRK-29.7% 
Market (SPY)10.7%-14.6%
Sector (XLE)33.3%50.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -27.9% change in CRK stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -54.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255262026Change
Stock Price ($)18.2713.18-27.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2542,00159.6%
P/S Multiple4.21.9-54.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)290291-0.4%
Cumulative Contribution-27.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRK-27.9% 
Market (SPY)36.9%-1.3%
Sector (XLE)48.3%41.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 18.9% change in CRK stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 145.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235262026Change
Stock Price ($)11.0913.1818.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,5832,001-44.2%
Net Income Margin (%)31.8%32.4%1.9%
P/E Multiple2.45.9145.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)248291-15.0%
Cumulative Contribution18.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRK18.9% 
Market (SPY)87.5%25.0%
Sector (XLE)49.9%49.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CRK Return85%71%-32%106%27%-40%237%
Peers Return139%51%6%36%-1%13%478%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%9%99%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CRK Win Rate42%58%42%75%50%40% 
Peers Win Rate63%65%48%58%55%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CRK Max Drawdown-31%-48%-36%-33%-51%-43% 
Peers Max Drawdown-30%-37%-26%-26%-29%-17% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: EQT, RRC, AR, CNX, MTDR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCRKS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-18.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven27 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-21.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven9 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven181 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-24.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven75 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-16.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven7 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven11 days140 days

Compare to EQT, RRC, AR, CNX, MTDR

In The Past

Comstock Resources's stock fell -18.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventCRKS&P 500
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-21.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven9 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven181 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-24.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven75 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven11 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-53.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven115.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven263 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-26.8%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.7%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven13 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-75.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven300.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven2221 days62 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-23.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven38 days1085 days

Compare to EQT, RRC, AR, CNX, MTDR

In The Past

Comstock Resources's stock fell -18.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Comstock Resources (CRK)

Comstock Resources, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas primarily in North Louisiana and East Texas, the United States. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 6.1 trillion cubic feet of the natural gas equivalent of proved reserves. It also owns interests in 2,557 producing oil and natural gas wells. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.

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Comstock Resources is like the pure-play natural gas and oil exploration and production arm of a major energy company such as ExxonMobil or Chevron.

Similar to a large mining company like Rio Tinto or BHP Group, but focused on extracting natural gas and oil from the earth instead of metals or minerals.

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  • Oil: Crude oil extracted from underground reserves and sold in energy markets.
  • Natural Gas: Natural gas extracted from underground reserves and sold in energy markets.

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Comstock Resources (CRK) sells primarily to other companies. Its major customers are natural gas pipeline companies. While the company's filings indicate that two customers account for a significant portion of its total revenue (for example, in 2023, one customer accounted for 30% and a second customer for 14%), the specific names of these pipeline companies are not disclosed in its public filings.

Comstock Resources (CRK) sells primarily to other companies.

Its major customers are:

  • Natural gas pipeline companies.

While two customers accounted for a significant portion of Comstock Resources' total revenue in recent years (e.g., in 2023, one customer accounted for 30% and a second for 14%), the specific names of these natural gas pipeline companies are not disclosed in the company's public filings.

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M. Jay Allison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

M. Jay Allison has served as Chief Executive Officer of Comstock Resources since 1988 and was elected Chairman of the Board in 1997. He was a key figure in the group of Texas investors who acquired The Comstock Tunnel and Drainage Company in 1987, transitioning the company into oil and gas exploration and production. Mr. Allison co-founded a private independent oil and gas company in 1983 that subsequently acquired Comstock Resources. He also served as Chairman of the board of directors of Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. from its formation in 2004 until its merger with Stone Energy Corporation in 2008.

Roland O. Burns, President and Chief Financial Officer

Roland O. Burns has been the Chief Financial Officer of Comstock Resources since 1990, President since 2013, and a director since 1999. Prior to joining Comstock, Mr. Burns was employed by the public accounting firm Arthur Andersen from 1982 to 1990, where he focused on the firm's oil and gas audit practice. He also served as a director, Senior Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer of Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc. from its formation in 2004 until its merger with Stone Energy Corporation in 2008.

Daniel S. Harrison, Chief Operating Officer

Daniel S. Harrison was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in July 2019, having previously served as Vice President of Operations since September 2017. Mr. Harrison has been with Comstock Resources since 2008, holding various engineering and operations management positions. Before joining Comstock, he was an operations engineer at Cimarex Energy Company from 2005 to 2008.

Trey Newell, Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Commercial Officer

Trey Newell became Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Commercial Officer in December 2022. He brings over two decades of commercial, marketing, and operations experience in the midstream energy industry.

Daniel K. Presley, Vice President, Accounting, Controller and Treasurer

Daniel K. Presley has served as Treasurer since 2013 and has been with Comstock Resources since 1989. He has also held the positions of Vice President of Accounting since 1997 and Controller since 1991.

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Comstock Resources, Inc. (CRK) faces several significant risks inherent to the independent energy sector, primarily focused on natural gas. The key risks include:
  1. Commodity Price Volatility: Comstock Resources' financial performance is heavily influenced by the volatile prices of natural gas. Extended periods of depressed natural gas prices can significantly impact the company's revenues, cash flow, and its ability to meet capital expenditure obligations. This risk is particularly acute given Comstock's near-exclusive focus on natural gas production. The company's cash generation is highly sensitive to commodity-price swings, indicating that consistent profitability is challenging during periods of fluctuating prices.
  2. High Debt Load and Capital Requirements: The company operates with a significant debt load and high leverage, which is a common but amplified risk in the capital-intensive oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industry. As of Q3 2025, Comstock Resources had substantial total debt, with a leverage ratio considered high even for its peers. The need for heavy capital investment in ongoing drilling and infrastructure development places constant pressure on free cash flow and raises concerns about liquidity, especially when combined with volatile commodity prices.
  3. Regulatory and Environmental Risks: Comstock Resources operates in an industry subject to stringent regulatory and environmental requirements. Changes in legislation, policies, or public sentiment concerning natural gas and oil production, including those related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, could lead to increased compliance costs, operational restrictions, and affect the long-term demand for natural gas. Increasing scrutiny regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices may also impose additional costs and potentially impact the company's access to capital.

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The accelerating global energy transition, driven by advancements and widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies (such as solar, wind, and battery storage), coupled with increasing regulatory pressure and corporate commitments towards decarbonization and net-zero emissions, poses a clear emerging threat to Comstock Resources. This shift fundamentally challenges the long-term demand and economic viability of fossil fuels like natural gas and oil, potentially leading to decreased demand, stranded assets, and increased costs associated with carbon emissions and environmental compliance for companies whose core business is hydrocarbon extraction.

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The addressable market for Comstock Resources' main products, oil and natural gas, can be quantified at the U.S. level within the upstream sector, where the company primarily operates.

U.S. Upstream Oil and Gas Market

The United States oil and gas upstream market, which encompasses exploration, development, and production activities, was valued at approximately USD 103.94 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase to USD 108.97 billion in 2026. This market is forecast to reach approximately USD 138.08 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.84% from 2026 to 2031.

Regional Significance within the U.S. Market

Comstock Resources focuses its operations primarily in North Louisiana and East Texas, regions that are significant contributors to the overall U.S. oil and natural gas production.

  • Natural Gas: The Haynesville Shale, spanning northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana, is a major natural gas-producing region. In 2025, the Haynesville Shale is expected to produce 15.2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas, with a forecast of 15.6 Bcf/d in 2026. Louisiana alone accounts for about 9% of total U.S. marketed natural gas production, ranking third highest among states. Texas leads the nation in natural gas production, holding around 23% of the nation's natural gas reserves. Nearly half of the U.S. natural gas production is concentrated in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Oil: Texas is a dominant force in U.S. oil production, accounting for approximately 43% of the nation's total. The East Texas Oil Field, covering parts of five counties in East Texas, is notably the second-largest oil field in the United States outside of Alaska and has historically produced over 5.42 billion barrels of oil. While North Louisiana contributes to oil production, Louisiana's crude oil production on state lands and water bottoms was 69,000 barrels per day in January 2025, and oil production in the state has generally trended downward since the 1980s, with no meaningful oil shale plays within its boundaries.

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Comstock Resources (CRK) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors in the natural gas sector.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Comstock Resources:

  1. Recovery in Natural Gas Prices: A significant driver for Comstock's revenue growth is an anticipated improvement in natural gas prices. The company's financial results in recent periods have been heavily impacted by weak natural gas prices, with executives explicitly stating that higher prices are crucial for improved financial performance. The company noted that improved natural gas prices drove better financial results in Q4 2025.
  2. Expansion and Development of the Western Haynesville Play: Comstock has a strategic focus on its Western Haynesville acreage, which is identified as an emerging and critical resource area. The company is actively proving up this extensive acreage position and has reported successful wells in the Western Haynesville. This development is expected to contribute significantly to future production volumes.
  3. Increased Drilling Activity and Production Volumes: In response to improving market conditions, Comstock plans to increase its drilling activity. The company intends to raise the number of operating drilling rigs from five to seven during 2025, with the goal of driving production growth in 2026 and 2027. Additionally, the company is focused on bringing new wells to sales, with plans to turn 10 wells to sales in 2025, primarily in the Haynesville region.
  4. Growth in Demand from LNG Export Facilities: Comstock anticipates benefiting from the increasing demand for natural gas, particularly that driven by the expansion of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. This broader market demand is expected to support both natural gas prices and the company's ability to sell increased production volumes.
  5. Midstream Infrastructure Development through Joint Venture: The partnership with Quantum Capital Solutions for the midstream build-out is a crucial enabler for Comstock's production growth. This financing is projected to support Comstock in delivering at least 2 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas per day by mid-2025, with continued growth expected until 2028. This infrastructure development ensures the capacity to transport and monetize increased natural gas production.

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Share Repurchases

No information available regarding share repurchases or authorized future share repurchases within the last 3-5 years.

Share Issuance

  • In 2024, Comstock Resources issued 12.5 million shares of common stock in a private placement to entities controlled by its majority stockholder, receiving total proceeds of $100.5 million.
  • Comstock planned a public offering of approximately $125.0 million of its common stock in March 2025, with net proceeds intended to repay a portion of its revolving credit facility.
  • Shares outstanding increased by 2.48% in 2025 to 0.294 billion and by 3.69% in 2024 to 0.287 billion.

Inbound Investments

  • Quantum contributed over $300 million to build treating plants and 246 miles of high-pressure pipelines for the Pinnacle midstream system, a venture partnered with Comstock Resources.

Outbound Investments

  • In October 2025, Comstock agreed to sell its Shelby Trough properties in East Texas for $430.0 million. This sale was completed in Q4 2025, resulting in net proceeds of $417 million after selling expenses and a pre-tax gain of $292.3 million.
  • On September 2, 2025, Comstock divested its interest in legacy Cotton Valley wells in East Texas and North Louisiana for net proceeds of $15.2 million.
  • In early 2026, Comstock agreed to redeem Quantum's units in the Pinnacle midstream system for $440 million plus accrued distributions.

Capital Expenditures

  • Comstock's planned capital spending for 2026 is approximately $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion for development and exploration projects, with an additional $100 million to $150 million allocated for its Western Haynesville midstream system. The primary focus is to rebuild production, dedicating four of nine operating rigs to the Western Haynesville play.
  • In 2025, the company spent $1.05 billion on exploration and development activities, almost exclusively in the Haynesville and Bossier shale, which included $1.01 billion for drilling and completion activities.
  • Total exploration and development capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to $269.8 million.

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Financials

CRKEQTRRCARCNXMTDRMedian
NameComstock.EQT Range Re.Antero R.CNX Reso.Matador . 
Mkt Price13.1856.2140.0535.8034.7353.7837.92
Mkt Cap3.835.19.411.14.96.68.0
Rev LTM2,0019,5513,2095,4842,3153,5923,401
Op Inc LTM4304,1141,0661,1449641,1221,094
FCF LTM-4704,0538141,64655759686
FCF 3Y Avg-4981,9534461,127324285385
CFO LTM9976,4401,4602,0321,0912,1681,746
CFO 3Y Avg8074,1751,0791,3308962,2241,205

Growth & Margins

CRKEQTRRCARCNXMTDRMedian
NameComstock.EQT Range Re.Antero R.CNX Reso.Matador . 
Rev Chg LTM39.9%50.8%23.6%23.1%38.4%-2.9%31.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.3%10.0%-6.1%-5.3%-0.6%5.6%-2.9%
Rev Chg Q14.2%49.5%26.1%33.8%28.2%-6.4%27.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.8%14.3%7.4%9.4%8.0%-1.8%7.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM1,510.6%200.4%92.1%223.6%140.7%-23.8%170.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg423.2%728.6%17.7%100.5%57.6%-11.8%79.1%
Op Mgn LTM21.5%43.1%33.2%20.9%41.6%31.2%32.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.1%21.1%23.6%10.6%26.2%37.7%22.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.6%7.0%4.3%4.3%5.0%-1.2%4.3%
CFO/Rev LTM49.8%67.4%45.5%37.1%47.1%60.3%48.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg50.1%60.0%39.3%27.6%50.9%64.6%50.5%
FCF/Rev LTM-23.5%42.4%25.4%30.0%24.1%1.7%24.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-31.9%24.9%15.5%23.5%16.6%8.2%16.1%

Valuation

CRKEQTRRCARCNXMTDRMedian
NameComstock.EQT Range Re.Antero R.CNX Reso.Matador . 
Mkt Cap3.835.19.411.14.96.68.0
P/S1.93.72.92.02.11.82.1
P/Op Inc8.98.58.89.75.15.98.7
P/EBIT3.57.07.57.93.07.57.3
P/E5.910.710.411.54.213.710.6
P/CFO3.95.56.45.44.53.15.0
Total Yield16.9%10.5%10.3%8.7%23.9%9.2%10.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.1%0.7%0.0%0.0%1.9%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-12.7%5.9%4.5%9.7%6.5%4.1%5.2%
D/E0.80.20.10.40.50.50.5
Net D/E0.80.20.10.40.50.50.5

Returns

CRKEQTRRCARCNXMTDRMedian
NameComstock.EQT Range Re.Antero R.CNX Reso.Matador . 
1M Rtn-22.2%-4.3%-5.5%-5.4%-9.7%-10.4%-7.6%
3M Rtn-27.9%-3.5%4.2%5.8%-7.5%8.0%0.3%
6M Rtn-47.6%-0.4%6.5%5.3%-7.2%32.3%2.4%
12M Rtn-44.5%2.3%2.2%-9.3%9.8%27.8%2.3%
3Y Rtn40.9%62.5%42.2%65.2%124.5%23.9%52.4%
1M Excs Rtn-27.1%-9.3%-10.4%-10.3%-14.6%-15.4%-12.5%
3M Excs Rtn-37.1%-12.6%-4.9%-3.3%-16.7%-1.2%-8.8%
6M Excs Rtn-59.8%-14.7%-9.6%-7.6%-20.5%19.9%-12.1%
12M Excs Rtn-71.9%-26.6%-26.1%-37.0%-17.4%-1.5%-26.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-49.4%-19.9%-39.2%-28.1%37.7%-50.7%-33.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Exploration and production of North American natural gas and oil1,2541,565   
Gas services  503  
Natural gas sales  3,1171,776809
Oil sales  87549
Total1,2541,5653,6281,851858


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$13.18 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.8 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-57.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$17.67$19.73
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-25.4%-33.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility57.0%58.6%
Downside Capture-85.5851.56
Upside Capture-175.46-33.70
Correlation (SPY)-43.2%-2.1%
CRK Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-1.25-1.26-0.70-0.400.150.94
Up Beta-1.65-2.11-1.04-0.79-0.190.68
Down Beta0.12-1.920.35-0.830.121.43
Up Capture-128%-91%-104%-13%13%66%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days6203066126384
Down Capture420%-37%-26%-9%55%96%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days16233358122360

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRK
CRK-40.8%58.4%-0.68-
Sector ETF (XLE)46.3%20.4%1.7542.4%
Equity (SPY)30.3%12.0%1.91-3.0%
Gold (GLD)36.8%26.8%1.140.0%
Commodities (DBC)41.2%18.7%1.7137.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.3%13.1%0.893.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-32.5%41.9%-0.8311.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRK
CRK19.3%58.2%0.53-
Sector ETF (XLE)21.1%26.0%0.7353.9%
Equity (SPY)14.3%17.0%0.6631.1%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.0%0.858.8%
Commodities (DBC)10.1%19.4%0.4141.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.9%18.8%0.1127.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.0%55.3%0.4214.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRK
CRK15.3%69.2%0.51-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.1%29.5%0.3843.6%
Equity (SPY)15.6%17.9%0.7525.9%
Gold (GLD)13.0%16.0%0.671.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%17.9%0.3436.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2317.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.8%66.9%1.069.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity20.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 41520265.4%
Average Daily Volume2.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest10.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity291.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.2%

SEC Filings

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03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1McGough, PatrickVice President of OperationsDirectSell306202621.2048,9151,037,2433,976,277Form