UBS has recently initiated Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on October 16, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on September 18, 2024, JP Morgan had initiated the stock to Overweight, setting a price target of $67. Wolfe Research also resumed Outperform rating with a price target of $90. Additionally, TD Cowen initiated Buy rating on June 13, 2024, with a target price of $90. RBC Capital Mkts analysts, in their report published on May 28, 2024, also initiated Outperform rating and set a price target of $90 for Civitas Resources Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $48.59 which represents a decrease of $-0.67 or -1.36% from the prior close of $49.26. The stock opened at $49.22 and touched a low of $48.05 during the day, reaching a high of $49.29. The volume of shares traded was 0.90 million falling short of the average volume of 1.21 million.
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CIVI Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -4.26% over the last five trades and -4.10% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -30.15%, and it has plunged by -28.99% in the previous three months. Currently, CIVI is trading at -6.22%, -9.88%, and -23.72% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, CIVI, a Energy sector stock, is trading -36.08% below its 52-week high but remains -0.45% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.44 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Civitas Resources Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Civitas Resources Inc’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 33.63% and a profit margin of 17.37%, with a gross margin of -30.15%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Civitas Resources Inc’s market capitalization stands at $4.78 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 5.62, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 5.27. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.99, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.73, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 4.98% of Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 92.62%.
Notable insider trades include CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT, 10% Owner at Civitas Resources Inc (CIVI), who sold 6956520 shares on May 15 ’24, at $73.22 each, totaling $509.36 million.
