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

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$14
+3.27% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Crescent Energy Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $19 — +30.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$5.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
77/ 100
Median analyst target
$19
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
+2.7%
1M
+10.2%
YTD
+74.2%
1Y
+81.7%
From 52W high
−7.6%
From 52W low
+88.6%
$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 31 Oct 2026
77/ 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
90
Momentum
87
Value
86
Revisions
83
Quality
65
Accruals
62
Volatility
33
Size
21
Issuance
8

Growth (90): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

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 $22Median $19Low $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
14 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $12Median $19High $22

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Oct 2026ScotiabankInitiatesSector Outperform$18
14 Oct 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$18 → $17
13 Oct 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$19 → $20
12 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$19 → $18
17 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$19
17 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
10 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy$19 → $20
10 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—
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—
4 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$17 → $18

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

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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 30 Oct 2026, Crescent Energy Co. returned +81.7% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CRGY vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Jan 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 movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.7%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
1
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
129.1×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.3×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
4.8×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
55.3%

Higher than 87% 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
3.4%

Higher than 88% 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 $5.6B and an enterprise value of $9.6B.

  • 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: 129.1×; forward P/E: 4.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.38%, paying out 436% 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 31 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.$5.6B77
MURMurphy Oil Corp.$6.3B85
CNXCNX Resources Corp.$5.3B78
LBLandBridge Corp.$6.4B27
CRCCalifornia Resources Corp.$5.0B35
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas Corp.$7.1B82
MTDRMatador Resources Co.$7.6B60

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News

Latest CRGY news & analysis

Crescent Energy (CRGY) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Oct 2026negative

Zacks Investment Research says Crescent Energy does not have the combination of two key ingredients that would make an earnings beat likely in its upcoming report. The item previews expectations ahead of next week’s release.

Why it matters — CRGY watchers may use the preview to understand Zacks’ view of the earnings setup ahead of the report.

Why Crescent Energy (CRGY) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research’s headline describes Crescent Energy as a top growth stock for the long term. The excerpt points readers to Zacks Style Scores as a way to identify stocks for an investment portfolio.

Why it matters — CRGY watchers may note that the item frames Crescent Energy positively around long-term growth and refers to Zacks Style Scores.

Crescent Energy Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Business Wire · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Crescent Energy plans to release its third-quarter 2026 results after market close on November 2, 2026, and host a conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. CT on November 3 to discuss its financial and operating results.

Why it matters — The announcement gives CRGY watchers the timing and access details for the company’s upcoming quarterly results and discussion.

4 Energy Stocks Positioned for Growth as M&A Activity Picks Up

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that oil-industry M&A is gaining momentum, with CRGY, ET, CVE and DTI pursuing multibillion-dollar deals to expand operations, boost efficiency and strengthen cash flow.

Why it matters — The item includes Crescent Energy among companies pursuing deals intended to expand operations, improve efficiency and strengthen cash flow.

Crescent Energy: Attractive Without War Premium

Seeking Alpha · 12 Oct 2026positive

Seeking Alpha rates Crescent Energy Buy, saying its valuation remains attractive even at oil prices below EIA 2027 forecasts. It cites strong Q2 operations and projected 2026 levered free cash flow yields of 17–22%, while noting hedging reduced realized oil prices by $23 per barrel and that leverage and dilution are risks.

Why it matters — CRGY watchers may weigh the stated cash flow outlook and valuation against the impact of hedging and the company's leverage and dilution risks.

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 $19, with estimates ranging from $12 to $22. 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., 14 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Crescent Energy Co. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CRGY?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Crescent Energy Co. ranks 77 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 (90 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 +30.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Crescent Energy Co. 77 out of 100 as at 31 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 $22 over the next 12 months.

How has CRGY stock performed over the past year?

Crescent Energy Co. returned +81.7% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Crescent Energy Co. do?

Crescent Energy Company is an independent U.S. energy producer focused on the exploration, development, 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, 26 Oct 2026): "Crescent Energy (CRGY) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release". Zacks Investment Research says Crescent Energy does not have the combination of two key ingredients that would make an earnings beat likely in its upcoming report. The item previews expectations ahead of next week’s release.

Company

About Crescent Energy Co.

Crescent Energy Company is an independent U.S. energy producer focused on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its operations are concentrated in established onshore hydrocarbon regions, including the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Uinta basins, where the company manages producing properties, drilling opportunities, and related infrastructure. Crescent Energy Company also holds mineral and royalty interests across several U.S. oil and natural gas basins, providing exposure to resource development without requiring direct operation of every underlying property. The company serves energy markets through the production and sale of hydrocarbons used in transportation, electricity generation, industrial activity, heating, and petrochemical manufacturing. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Crescent Energy Company represents the independent exploration and production segment of the energy industry, combining operated assets with non-operated interests and royalty positions. Its portfolio contributes to domestic hydrocarbon supply and connects upstream resource development with broader U.S. energy and commodity markets.

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