We recently published a list of Top 10 Oil & Gas E&P Stocks Outperforming Despite Sinking Oil Prices. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) stands against other top oil & gas E&P stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices.
Oil prices have crashed by as much as 8.5% since the start of this month as Donald Trump reignites the tariff war. At one point, it was down as much as 18%! The broader market, as well as investors, have come to terms with a harsh reality: the tariffs are here to stay!
Inflation resulting from these tariffs threatens to send the country’s economy into recession, and global oil demand is reacting accordingly. The oil prices continue to tumble, threatening the future of some of the major oil producers of the world.
Amid this uncertain environment, some oil and gas stocks are outperforming the market. We decided to take a look at these stocks to find gems that can help retail investors outperform the market in these tough times.
To come up with our list of the top 10 oil & gas stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices, we looked at the oil & gas exploration and production industry, considering only the stocks with a market cap between $2 billion and $10 billion.
A drilling rig surrounded by reserves of oil and natural gas.
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK)
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) operates as an independent energy company. The company explores, acquires, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties. Its assets cover approximately 1,099,090 acres.
Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) recently announced its Q4 2024 earnings, indicating a 12% YoY decline in production. This decline was due to the reduced drilling activity at the start of the year. For the full year, it reported an adjusted net loss of $0.24 per share. CRK has now shifted its focus to organic growth in a move that should help it avoid another lackluster year.
As per the company’s 2025 outlook, it plans to drill 20 wells and bring 17 wells online in the Western Haynesville, backed by four operated rigs. Midstream costs for the area, which will be fully funded by its partner Quantum Capital Solutions, are anticipated to be in the range of $130 million and $150 million. Moreover, the company projects to drill 26 wells and bring 29 wells online in the Legacy Haynesville.
Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) plans to use operating cash flows to fund its drilling program. With any excess cash flow, the company will prioritize paying off debt. As a result, investors should not expect any sizable dividends.
Overall, CRK ranks 10th on our list of top oil & gas E&P stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices. While we acknowledge the potential of CRK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that has gone up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks have lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CRK but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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