Chesapeake Energy Corporation's stock price currently stands at $81.46, reflecting a decrease of 79 cents (-0.961%) from the previous close of $82.25. The trading volume is notably higher, reaching $2.99 million, representing a 128.45% increase compared to the average.
The company offers a forward dividend yield of 2.82% with a dividend per share of 57.5 cents. Although the year-over-year dividend per share change is negative at $-1, the dividend yield remains competitive.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation reports a free cash flow of $215 million, with significant operating cash flow of $956 million. The company has not engaged in debt repayment or stock issuance, maintaining a stable cash position with a net cash increase of $5 million.
Revenue for the period is reported at $3.27 billion, with a gross profit of $2.63 billion. Notable expenses include selling and marketing expenses of $799 million and depreciation costs of $759 million. The company achieved a net income of $553 million, resulting in an earnings per share (EPS) of $1,063.43.
Key ratios for Chesapeake Energy Corporation include a net profit margin of 18.15%, return on assets of 1.95%, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.9. The company maintains a healthy cash position with a cash per share of $4.03 and a debt-equity ratio of 27.24.
The balance sheet reflects total assets of $28.29 billion, with total liabilities at $9.71 billion. Notably, the company holds $616 million in net cash after accounting for liabilities.
This comprehensive analysis provides insights into Chesapeake Energy Corporation's financial performance and market position.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation, an independent exploration and production company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs in the United States. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays in the Marcellus Shale in the northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania and the Haynesville/Bossier Shales in northwestern Louisiana; and the liquids-rich resource play in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. As of December 31, 2021, it owned interests in approximately 8,200 gross productive wells, including 6,500 wells with working interest and 1,700 wells with an overriding or royalty interest; and had estimated proved reserves of 661 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.