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Chesapeake (CHK) Beats on Q3 Earnings Estimates, Rises Y/Y
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Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2018 earnings per share (excluding special items) of 19 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents and improved from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 12 cents.
Total revenues amounted to $1,199 million, up from $979 million in the year-ago quarter. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,160 million.
Higher oil equivalent price realizations primarily led to strong third-quarter 2018 results. Despite impressive quarterly results, the stock declined more than 16% in pre-trading hours, following its $4 billion acquisition deal. The assumption of significant debt, as a part of the agreement, might have dented investors’ optimism.
Wildhorse Acquisition
In a separate announcement, Chesapeake Energy has agreed to acquire Wildhorse Resource Development Corp. in exchange for cash and stock, valued at $3 billion. The company will also assume $930 million net debt of Wildhorse. Hence, the total transaction has been valued at almost $4 billion.
Chesapeake Energy is expected to increase its exposure in the Eagle Ford Shale, owing to the acquisition.
Operational Performance
Chesapeake Energy’s production in the reported quarter was approximately 50 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe), flat year over year. Production comprised approximately 8 million barrels (MMbbls) of oil (flat year over year), 215 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas (down almost 2% year over year) and 5 MMbbls of natural gas liquids (NGL) (flat year over year).
Oil equivalent realized price — exclusive of unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives — was $24.44 per barrel of oil equivalent compared with $21.67 in the year-ago quarter.
Total capital expenditure fell to $619 million from $692 million in the third quarter of 2017.
On the cost front, quarterly production expenses declined more than 11% year over year to $2.68 per Boe.
Financials
At the end of the quarter, Chesapeake Energy had cash balance of $4 million. Net long-term debt was $9,380 million.
Guidance
The company maintained production guidance for 2018 in the range of 494,000-524,000 Boe per day. Moreover, the company reiterated capital budget projection at $2,000-$2,300 million.
Murphy delivered an average positive surprise of 96.5% in the last four quarters.
Enbridge is likely to witness earnings growth of 42.2% in 2018.
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Chesapeake (CHK) Beats on Q3 Earnings Estimates, Rises Y/Y
Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2018 earnings per share (excluding special items) of 19 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 16 cents and improved from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 12 cents.
Total revenues amounted to $1,199 million, up from $979 million in the year-ago quarter. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,160 million.
Higher oil equivalent price realizations primarily led to strong third-quarter 2018 results. Despite impressive quarterly results, the stock declined more than 16% in pre-trading hours, following its $4 billion acquisition deal. The assumption of significant debt, as a part of the agreement, might have dented investors’ optimism.
Wildhorse Acquisition
In a separate announcement, Chesapeake Energy has agreed to acquire Wildhorse Resource Development Corp. in exchange for cash and stock, valued at $3 billion. The company will also assume $930 million net debt of Wildhorse. Hence, the total transaction has been valued at almost $4 billion.
Chesapeake Energy is expected to increase its exposure in the Eagle Ford Shale, owing to the acquisition.
Operational Performance
Chesapeake Energy’s production in the reported quarter was approximately 50 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe), flat year over year. Production comprised approximately 8 million barrels (MMbbls) of oil (flat year over year), 215 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas (down almost 2% year over year) and 5 MMbbls of natural gas liquids (NGL) (flat year over year).
Oil equivalent realized price — exclusive of unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives — was $24.44 per barrel of oil equivalent compared with $21.67 in the year-ago quarter.
Total capital expenditure fell to $619 million from $692 million in the third quarter of 2017.
On the cost front, quarterly production expenses declined more than 11% year over year to $2.68 per Boe.
Financials
At the end of the quarter, Chesapeake Energy had cash balance of $4 million. Net long-term debt was $9,380 million.
Guidance
The company maintained production guidance for 2018 in the range of 494,000-524,000 Boe per day. Moreover, the company reiterated capital budget projection at $2,000-$2,300 million.
Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
Chesapeake carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). A few other prospective players in the energy space are Murphy Oil Corp. (MUR - Free Report) and Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) . The stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Murphy delivered an average positive surprise of 96.5% in the last four quarters.
Enbridge is likely to witness earnings growth of 42.2% in 2018.
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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