Chesapeake Energy shares surged this week after the company reported estimate-beating Q4 earnings and revenue expectations. Analysts attribute higher natural gas prices for this stunning growth.
CHK’s total Q4 revenue rose to $3.07 billion, a 22% increase versus analyst expectations of $2.28 billion. Oil, natural gas and natural gas equivalent revenue jumped 37% to $1.73 billion versus a consensus estimate of $1.1 billion.
Based on recent trend in oil and gas prices, Chesapeake says its full-year adjusted EBITDA generated the highest per barrel of oil equivalent of $12.81 since 2014, and expects EBITDA generated per barrel of oil equivalent to rise by 12%-15% in 2019.
CHK’s Q4 production stood at 464K boe/day after falling by 7% on a y-o-y basis, while production expenses increased 15% to $2.87/boe. CHK forecasts 2019 oil production to rise ~32% to 116K-122K bbl/day while capex is expected to remain roughly flat at $2.3B-$2.5 billion and cash flow is seen coming in really strong.
EXE moved above its 50-day moving average on July 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 55 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 26, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on EXE as a result. In of 96 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for EXE just turned positive on August 27, 2026. Looking at past instances where EXE's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 56 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for EXE crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on July 31, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where EXE advanced for three days, in of 302 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 253 cases where EXE Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 70 cases where EXE's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where EXE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
EXE broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.169) is normal, around the industry mean (4.835). P/E Ratio (8.448) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.890). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.104) is also within normal values, averaging (2.527). Dividend Yield (0.023) settles around the average of (0.085) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.720) is also within normal values, averaging (5.577).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. EXE’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a developer of oil and natural gas properties
Industry OilGasProduction