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CRGY Stock Forecast: Crescent Energy Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$13
+0.90% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Crescent Energy Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +34.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$18
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$1.4B+55.3% y/y
Operating income$569.3M
Net income$493.7M
Free cash flow$373.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.8%
1M
−6.2%
YTD
+64.3%
1Y
+60.9%
From 52W high
−12.9%
From 52W low
+77.9%
$8
$15
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CRGY stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Crescent Energy Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
71 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
93
Value
88
Momentum
86
Quality
66
Revisions
64
Accruals
61
Volatility
30
Size
25
Issuance
8

Growth (93): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Issuance (8): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

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Wall Street

CRGY stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRGY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CRGYHigh $21Median $18Low $12

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
13 Buy3 Hold1 Sell
Low $12Median $18High $21

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +34.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$19
10 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy$19 → $20
3 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesSell—
3 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesSell$12
2 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
2 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$24 → $19
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$18 → $24
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$13 → $14
6 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
4 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral$15 → $16
4 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
4 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$17 → $18
4 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2026UBSInitiatesBuy$13
15 July 2026UBSInitiatesBuy—
18 June 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy$20 → $18
18 June 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—
27 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
5 May 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRGY appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CRGY vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Crescent Energy Co. returned +60.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CRGY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CRGYS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CRGY analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.3%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
6
Fundamentals

Crescent Energy Co. (CRGY) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
167.4×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
4.6×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
55.3%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
221.6%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Gross margin
85.2%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Operating margin
53.8%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.5%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.1%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.6%

Higher than 82% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Crescent Energy Co. (CRGY) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Crescent Energy Co. has a market value of $4.4B and an enterprise value of $9.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.3B. The latest quarter grew 55.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $73.3M, a 1.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.05.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $544.8M.

  • Crescent Energy Co. spent $6.2M on share buybacks and $123.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 330.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 167.4×; forward P/E: 5.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.59%, paying out 600% of earnings.

  • Crescent Energy Co. employs 1,066 people — $4.0M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CRGY vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas E&P
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CRGYCrescent Energy Co.$4.4B
71
CNXCNX Resources Corp.$4.5B
85
CRCCalifornia Resources Corp.$4.7B
32
CRKComstock Resources, Inc.$3.7B
22
MURMurphy Oil Corp.$5.4B
68
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas Corp.$5.5B
83
LBLandBridge Co. LLC$6.4B
31

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News

Latest CRGY news & analysis

Crescent Energy (CRGY) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026negative

Crescent Energy (CRGY) closed at $12.98 in the latest trading session, a -1.29% decline from the prior day. The stock fell more steeply than the broader market in that session, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — The stock's sharper-than-market decline signals a notable down day for CRGY that Crescent Energy watchers would note when tracking its recent trading performance.

Here's Why Crescent Energy (CRGY) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Crescent Energy as a strong growth stock, noting its use of the Zacks Style Scores to identify market-beating stocks. The article positions CRGY as a stock with strong growth characteristics.

Why it matters — A favorable growth-stock designation from a research firm could draw attention from investors looking for CRGY to outperform the market.

These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlights the Zacks Earnings ESP as a tool for identifying potential earnings surprises in oil and energy stocks, suggesting investors should take note of these opportunities.

Why it matters — CRGY watchers would find this relevant as it points to a screening approach that could flag earnings-beat potential for energy companies in their sector.

Here's Why Crescent Energy (CRGY) is a Strong Momentum Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Crescent Energy (CRGY) as a strong momentum stock using its Style Scores system, which is designed to help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.

Why it matters — A CRGY watcher would care because a Zacks momentum rating signals that the stock may attract investor attention and could factor into how the company is viewed by market participants.

Crescent Energy (CRGY) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026negative

Crescent Energy (CRGY) shares closed the most recent trading day at $14.4, down 6.31% from the previous session, a decline more significant than that of the broader market, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A sharper-than-market price decline may signal sector-specific or company-specific pressures that CRGY watchers should monitor.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CRGY stock

What is the CRGY stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Crescent Energy Co. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $12 to $21. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CRGY stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Crescent Energy Co., 13 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Crescent Energy Co. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRGY?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Crescent Energy Co. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (93 of 100).

Will CRGY stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +34.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crescent Energy Co. 71 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CRGY stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Crescent Energy Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRGY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $12 to $21 over the next 12 months.

How has CRGY stock performed over the past year?

Crescent Energy Co. returned +60.9% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Crescent Energy Co. do?

Crescent Energy Company Class A Common Stock represents an equity interest in Crescent Energy Company, a U.S. independent energy producer focused on the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

What is the latest news on CRGY?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "Crescent Energy (CRGY) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know". Crescent Energy (CRGY) closed at $12.98 in the latest trading session, a -1.29% decline from the prior day. The stock fell more steeply than the broader market in that session, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Company

About Crescent Energy Co.

Crescent Energy Company Class A Common Stock represents an equity interest in Crescent Energy Company, a U.S. independent energy producer focused on the exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company concentrates its operations in key oil and gas basins, including the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta regions, and also holds minerals and royalty interests across multiple U.S. basins. Its business centers on developing and operating producing assets, managing gathering and transportation infrastructure, and maintaining a balanced portfolio of conventional energy properties. Crescent Energy Company serves the upstream segment of the energy market and plays a role in supplying hydrocarbons used for transportation, industrial activity, and broader domestic energy demand. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Crescent Energy Company is positioned as a U.S.-focused participant in the oil and gas exploration and production industry.

CEO Mr. David C. Rockecharlie · 1,066 employees · United States · https://crescentenergyco.com