Kosmos Energy
About: Kosmos Energy Ltd is a deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world's growing demand for energy. It has diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. The Company had operations in four geographic reporting segments: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania/Senegal and the Gulf of America. The majority of revenue is derived from the Ghana segment.
Employees: 243
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
38% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 98 | Existing positions reduced: 71
0.96% less ownership
Funds ownership: 91.82% [Q4 2024] → 90.86% (-0.96%) [Q1 2025]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 268 [Q4 2024] → 249 (-19) [Q1 2025]
26% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 40 | Existing positions closed: 54
33% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.48B [Q4 2024] → $988M (-$491M) [Q1 2025]
41% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $12.3M | Put options by funds: $20.8M
67% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 1 (-2) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$3
33%
upside
Avg. target
$3
33%
upside
High target
$3
33%
upside
2 analyst ratings
1 positive
50%
1 neutral
50%
0 negative
0%
Goldman Sachs Neil Mehta | 33%upside $3 | Buy Maintained | 19 May 2025 |
Mizuho William Janela | 33%upside $3 | Neutral Maintained | 13 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Tullow Oil and Kosmos Energy ink deal to extend Ghana oil fields until 2040
Tullow Oil PLC (LSE:TLW) and Kosmos Energy Ltd (LSE:KOS, NYSE:KOS) have signed an agreement in Ghana to extend offshore oil field out to 2040. A memorandum of understanding with the Government of Ghana and the joint venture partners, envisage the extension to the West Cape Three Points and Deep Water Tano licences – which host Tullow's Jubilee and TEN oil fields.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
The Government of Ghana, Tullow Oil, Kosmos Energy, PetroSA, GNPC and Explorco Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Extend Ghana Production Licenses to 2040
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Government of Ghana, Tullow Oil plc (Tullow), Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS), PetroSA, Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) and Explorco are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend the West Cape Three Points (WCTP) and Deep Water Tano (DWT) licenses to 2040, which cover the Jubilee and TEN fields in Ghana. The MOU includes approval to drill up to 20 additional wells in the Jubilee field, representing investment.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jamie Buckland - Vice President, Investor Relations Andy Inglis - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Neal Shah - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Round - Stifel Lydia Gould - Goldman Sachs Bob Brackett - Bernstein Research Matthew Smith - Bank of America Stella Cridge - Barclays Nikhil Bhat - JPMorgan Mark Wilson - Jefferies Operator Good day, everyone.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Kosmos Energy Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy Ltd. (“Kosmos” or the “Company”) (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025. For the quarter, the Company generated a net loss of $111 million, or $0.23 per diluted share. When adjusted for certain items that impact the comparability of results, the Company generated an adjusted net loss(1) of $105 million, or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Net Prod.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
Kosmos Energy trades higher as it loads first LNG shipment at GTA
Kosmos Energy Ltd (LSE:KOS, NYSE:KOS) shares traded higher in London, rising 3.6% to 130p, as it confirmed the first cargo of liquefied natural gas has been safely loaded at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal. LNG was transferred from Golar LNG's floating vessel, 10km offshore, to the "British Sponsor" LNG carrier, and now, a second LNG vessel is in position for the next loading.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Kosmos Energy Announces First LNG Cargo at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project in Mauritania and Senegal
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) notes the announcement today from bp plc (operator) that the first cargo of liquified natural gas (LNG) has been safely loaded from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania & Senegal. The first shipment of LNG was transferred to the “British Sponsor” LNG carrier from Golar LNG's floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel located approximately 10 kilometers offshore, where the natural gas was liquefied and stor.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Kosmos Energy to Host First Quarter 2025 Results and Webcast on May 6, 2025
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its first quarter 2025 results: Earnings Release: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, pre-UK market open via Business Wire, Regulatory News Service, and the Company's website at www.kosmosenergy.com. Conference Call: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available via telephone and webcast. Dial-in telephone numbers: Toll Free: 1-877-407-0784 Toll/International: 1-201-689-8560 UK Toll Free: 08.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Strong Production Potential, Cash Flow Generation Should Give Kosmos Energy A Bright Future
Kosmos Energy (KOS) offers a compelling value play with a low P/E ratio of 5.90, despite substantial debt and some liquidity concerns. Key assets like the Jubilee Oil Field and the developing GTA field present significant long-term growth opportunities. Kosmos plans to reduce CapEx in 2025, improving cash flow and enabling debt reduction, potentially leading to dividends by late 2026.
Negative
Proactive Investors
3 months ago
Kosmos Energy target cut after 'faltering progress' in past year
Kosmos Energy Ltd's (LSE:KOS, NYSE:KOS) performance last year was below expectations, but "there are signs of progress and some growth should be anticipated" for 2025, broker Panmure Liberum said. Analyst Ashley Kelty, affirming his 'buy' rating but cutting his target price to 535p from 625p, summed up the year as one of "faltering progress".
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jamie Buckland - VP, IR Andy Inglis - Chairman and CEO Neal Shah - CFO Conference Call Participants Neil Mehta - Goldman Sachs Charles Meade - Johnson Rice Matthew Smith - Bank of America David Round - Stifel Nicolaus Mark Wilson - Jefferies Operator Good day everyone and welcome to Kosmos Energy's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call.
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