Should I buy Chord Energy (CHRD) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 56% of its targets hit on this sector (55 calls tested). It aims for $193 (+32 %), call made on October 7, 2026, maturing on October 7, 2027 (7 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Chord Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 60 % | +14.2 % | 5 | $193 +32% |
| Citigroup | 83 % | +13.0 % | 6 | $150 +2% |
| Wells Fargo | 55 % | +5.6 % | 11 | $175 +19% |
| RBC Capital | 54 % | +4.3 % | 13 | $128 -13% |
| Mizuho | 54 % | +2.8 % | 13 | $179 +22% |
| Piper Sandler | 56 % | -1.9 % | 27 | $190 +30% |
| Truist Securities | 42 % | -9.6 % | 12 | $195 +33% |
| B of A Securities | 80 % | +25.6 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 60% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $169, i.e. +15% from the current price ($147).
- The most reliable firm on CHRD, Citigroup (83% hit rate, 6 scored calls), targets $150 (call made on September 17, 2026, maturing on September 17, 2027) (+2%) in its most recent call, and $97 (call made on January 14, 2026, maturing on January 14, 2027) (-34%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (4.7% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on CHRD
Median target $169 (+15%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Chord Energy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 60% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $169 (+15%), and Citigroup (most reliable on CHRD, 83%) targets $150. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Chord Energy?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($169) is still +15% above the current price ($147) (most reliable on CHRD: Citigroup, 83%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Chord Energy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($147) and its estimated value: analysts target $169 on median (+15%), with 60% buys (most reliable on CHRD: Citigroup, 83%). Cross-check with their real reliability on CHRD and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying CHRD?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Chord Energy profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).