Kosmos Energy reports Q4 loss widens; expects 2026 production up 15%

Kosmos Energy Ltd. +4.27%

Kosmos Energy Ltd.

KOS

2.93

+4.27%


Overview

  • Oil exploration firm's Q4 revenue was $295 mln, with production up 4% from Q3

  • Adjusted net loss for Q4 was $78 mln, with EPS of -$0.16

  • Company sold Equatorial Guinea assets for up to $220 mln


Outlook

  • Kosmos expects 2026 production growth of around 15% year-on-year

  • Company plans to reduce operating costs by around 20% in 2026

  • Kosmos targets at least 10% debt reduction by year-end 2026


Result Drivers

  • PRODUCTION INCREASE - Net production rose by 4% from Q3, driven by ramp-up at GTA and Jubilee fields

  • ASSET SALE - Kosmos sold its Equatorial Guinea assets for up to $220 mln to enhance liquidity and focus on core operations

  • COST CONTROL - FY25 capex was below budget, demonstrating rigorous control and allocation of capital


Company press release: ID:nGNX5wx9qV


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 EPS

-$0.79

Q4 Net Income

-$377 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas exploration and production peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Kosmos Energy Ltd is $2.30, about 1.3% above its February 27 closing price of $2.33


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