KOS
Kosmos Energy Ltd. · Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Last
$2.78
+$0.09 (+3.54%) 3:59 PM ET
After hours $2.78 +$0.00 (+0.18%) 10:27 PM ET
Prev close $2.68
Open $2.70
Day high $2.81
Day low $2.66
Volume 10,244,629
Avg vol 12,641,521
Mkt cap
$1.60B
EV/Sales
2.63
P/E ratio
-3.05
FY Revenue
$1.58B
EPS
-0.91
Gross Margin
100.00%
Div yield
0.00%
Sector
Energy
AI report sections
KOS
Kosmos Energy Ltd.
KOS shows positive near-term price momentum, with the close above key moving averages and VWAP, although the three-month return remains negative and indicates an uneven intermediate path. Revenue and operating cash flow expanded over the trailing period, while net losses, negative free cash flow, and substantial leverage constrain the longer-term financial profile. Technical breadth is constructive, but the current share price remains below the 52-week high.
AI summarized at 1:06 AM ET, 2026-08-20
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 69 SWING: 65 LONG: 29
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−5% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.95×
RSI
49.53 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: -0.03
Long-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: -0.02 Signal: -0.03
Intraday trend score 56.61

Latest news

KOS 12 articles Positive: 2 Neutral: 5 Negative: 2
Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Kosmos Energy to Host Third Quarter 2026 Results and Webcast on November 2, 2026

Kosmos Energy announced the schedule for its third quarter 2026 earnings release on November 2, 2026, with a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET. The deepwater exploration and production company operates assets offshore Ghana, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of America.

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Sentiment note

The article is a routine announcement of earnings release and conference call scheduling. It contains no information about financial performance, operational challenges, or strategic developments that would indicate positive or negative sentiment. It is a standard procedural disclosure.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Na
Is SM Energy (SM) Outperforming Other Oils-Energy Stocks This Year?

SM Energy has outperformed the Oils-Energy sector with an 88.5% year-to-date return compared to the sector average of 34.5%, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating with improved earnings estimates. Kosmos Energy has significantly outperformed with a 185.4% year-to-date return and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, supported by a 75.9% increase in consensus EPS estimates over the past three months.

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Sentiment note

Buy rating (Zacks Rank #2), exceptional 185.4% year-to-date return, and strong 75.9% increase in consensus EPS estimates over past three months, demonstrating robust analyst sentiment.

Positive The Motley Fool • Micah Zimmerman
Oil Prices Are Rising. Here Are the 3 Best Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now.

As crude oil prices rise, three mid-cap energy stocks offer differentiated exposure to the energy sector: Permian Resources is a low-cost shale operator with record production and declining drilling costs; Kosmos Energy benefits from LNG export capacity growth through its stake in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project; and Weatherford International, an oilfield services company, stands to gain from increased operator spending globally.

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Sentiment note

27% stake in Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project with 25% year-over-year production growth, operating above nameplate capacity, and targeting 50%+ year-over-year cost reduction per barrel, offering exposure to scarce LNG export capacity.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Kosmos Energy to Host First Quarter 2026 Results and Webcast on May 5, 2026

Kosmos Energy announced it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings on May 5, 2026, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET. The deepwater exploration and production company operates assets offshore in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of America.

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Sentiment note

The article is a routine announcement of earnings release and conference call scheduling with no material business developments, operational updates, or financial performance indicators disclosed. The tone is informational and procedural rather than indicating positive or negative business developments.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Kosmos Energy Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Kosmos Energy priced a public offering of 97.5 million shares at $1.90 per share, generating $185.25 million in gross proceeds. The company plans to use the net proceeds to repay outstanding commercial debt and other borrowings. The offering is expected to close on March 12, 2026, with Barclays and Stifel serving as joint book-running managers.

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Sentiment note

The company is raising capital through equity dilution to pay down debt, which is a mixed signal. While debt reduction is positive for financial health, the equity offering dilutes existing shareholders. The neutral sentiment reflects the routine nature of the financing activity without clear positive or negative catalysts beyond debt management.

Negative The Motley Fool • Jesterai
Kosmos (KOS) Q2 Revenue Falls 13%

Kosmos Energy reported a Q2 2025 adjusted net loss of $0.19 per share, missing analyst expectations. Revenue was $393 million, down 12.9% year-over-year, with production challenges at key projects in Ghana, Mauritania, and Senegal.

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Sentiment note

Missed earnings expectations, lower revenue, production challenges at key projects like Jubilee and GTA, increased operating expenses, and net loss compared to previous year's net income

Negative Benzinga • Piero Cingari, Benzinga Staff Writer
Oil Prices Take Largest Plunge In Over A Year As Israel Vows To Spare Iranian Facilities: Energy Stocks Sink, Airlines, Cruise Lines Rally

Oil prices plunged over 5% as Israel's pledge to avoid targeting Iran's oil infrastructure eased fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Energy stocks declined, while airlines and cruise lines rallied on the prospect of lower fuel costs.

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Sentiment note

Talos Energy Inc., Kosmos Energy Ltd., and Crescent Energy Company each tumbled by over 4%.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Researchandmarkets.Com
Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Exploration and Production Industry Assessment 2020-2030 - A $96+ Billion Opportunity with BP, Chevron, and Shell Leading the Competition

The global deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration and production market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.87% from 2020-2023, reaching $96.27 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by increasing energy demand, depletion of conventional resources, and advancements in drilling technology.

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Sentiment note

Kosmos Energy is included in the list of companies analyzed, but it is not described as a leading player in the industry.

Neutral Investing.com • Natashya Angelica
Kosmos Energy announces executive leadership changes By Investing.com - Investing.com Canada

Kosmos Energy, a Dallas-based oil and gas company, announced the departure of its Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Jason E. Doughty. Josh R. Marion has been appointed to succeed him in these positions.

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Sentiment note

The article presents a neutral update on the company's executive leadership changes, which is a routine business event.

Unknown Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Golden Cross Pattern Emerges In US Energy Stocks: Goldman Sachs Names 5 'Top Upstream Oil Picks'

U.S. energy stocks, as tracked by the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLE), have recently formed what analysts term a “golden cross” as the 50-day moving average crossed above the 200-day moving average. For U.S. energy stocks, this golden cross signifies the continuation of the existing uptrend, which commenced around mid-January 2024. When the short-term moving average rises above the long-term moving average it suggests a strengthening of recent price action, potentially prompting investors to view this as a bullish signal for the trend’s extension. The last occurrence of a golden cross in U.S. energy stocks was ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
New Strong Sell Stocks for March 8th

DAVA, KOS and LVRO have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on March 8, 2023.

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Unknown Benzinga • Avi Kapoor
Surgery Partners Posts Weak Sales, Joins Kosmos Energy, Moderna And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower On Monday

U.S. stocks were slightly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 10 points on Monday. Shares of Surgery Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRY) fell sharply during Monday’s session following weak quarterly sales. Surgery Partners posted adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share, versus market estimates of 38 cents per share. The company’s quarterly sales came in at $735.40 million missing expectations of $741.40 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Surgery Partners shares tumbled 7.8% to $30.43 on Monday. Here are some other big stocks recording losses in today’s session. Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUNR) dipped 25.1% to $7.18 ...

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