Gabriele Sorbara, an analyst from Siebert Williams Shank & Co, maintained the Buy rating on Gulfport Energy (GPOR – Research Report). The associated price target was raised to $263.00.
Gabriele Sorbara’s rating is based on Gulfport Energy’s solid financial performance and strategic capital allocation. The company’s 4Q24 results and 2025 outlook were in line with expectations, indicating stability and predictability in its operations. Gulfport Energy’s commitment to using its free cash flow for stock buybacks demonstrates a shareholder-friendly approach, which is appealing to investors.
Moreover, the company’s valuation appears attractive with a discounted EV/EBITDA and a strong free cash flow yield, suggesting potential for significant returns. The 2025 production and capital expenditure guidance aligns closely with Sorbara’s estimates, and the company’s operational efficiencies and cost management strategies provide further confidence in its ability to generate substantial free cash flow over the next five years. These factors collectively support the Buy rating, highlighting Gulfport Energy’s potential for growth and value creation.
Sorbara covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Comstock Resources, EQT, and Vital Energy. According to TipRanks, Sorbara has an average return of 18.4% and a 53.53% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released yesterday, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $227.00 price target.