Crescent Energy Shares Dip 2.6% and Forecast 48% Q4 EPS Drop
Crescent Energy shares fell 2.64% to $9.96, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.1% gain while posting a 22.08% one-month rise versus the Oils-Energy sector’s 11.68%. The company forecasts Q4 EPS of $0.29 (down 48.2% YoY) on $892M revenue, with full-year EPS at $1.66 and revenue up 23.6%.
1. Stock Performance
In the latest session, Crescent Energy closed at $9.96, a 2.64% decline that lagged the S&P 500’s 0.1% gain. Over the past month the stock surged 22.08%, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector’s 11.68% gain and the S&P 500’s 1.43% loss.
2. Q4 Earnings Outlook
The company projects Q4 EPS of $0.29, a 48.21% drop from the year-ago quarter, on revenue of $892 million, up 1.91% year-over-year. Investors will watch the February 25, 2026 release for insight into production levels and commodity price exposure.
3. Full-Year Forecasts and Analyst Revisions
For fiscal 2026, consensus estimates call for EPS of $1.66, down 6.74%, and revenue of $3.62 billion, up 23.58%. Analyst EPS estimates have been cut by 5.39% over the past month, signaling caution on near-term performance.
4. Valuation and Industry Position
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 7.54, well below the 19.42 average for its industry, suggesting a valuation discount. The Alternative Energy – Other industry ranks in the bottom 36% of over 250 sectors, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.