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KOS Stock Forecast: Kosmos Energy Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Sept 2026
$2.57
−2.28% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Kosmos Energy Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $3 — +16.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 21 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
67 / 100
Median analyst target
$3.00
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$607.3M+54.7% y/y
Operating income$284.9M
Net income$184.8M
Free cash flow$98.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−16.8%
1M
−13.2%
YTD
+182.4%
1Y
+53.0%
From 52W high
−21.4%
From 52W low
+195.4%
$0.87
$3.27
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KOS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 21 Sept 2026
67 / 100

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

Accruals
98
Momentum
82
Growth
74
Revisions
65
Issuance
58
Volatility
41
Value
39
Size
39
Quality
15

Accruals (98): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (15): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KOS, 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
$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KOSHigh $4.70Median $3.00Low $1.70

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 says13 analysts
6 Buy4 Hold3 Sell
Low $1.70Median $3.00High $4.70

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
21 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$3.00 → $2.40
27 May 2026MizuhoDowngradeUnderperform—
27 May 2026MizuhoDowngradeUnderperform$2.00 → $3.00
25 Mar 2026Johnson RiceUpgradeBuy—
30 Jan 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
5 Jan 2026BernsteinMaintainsMarket Perform—
12 Dec 2025MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
5 Dec 2025B of A SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform—
5 Dec 2025Johnson RiceDowngradeAccumulate—
22 Sept 2025Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral—
15 Sept 2025MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2025BenchmarkReiteratesHold—
19 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
13 May 2025MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$4.00 → $3.50
27 Mar 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
18 Dec 2024JefferiesReinstatesBuy$5.60
16 Dec 2024MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
5 Nov 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
5 Nov 2024BernsteinMaintainsMarket Perform—

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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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. KOS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KOS 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 22 Sept 2026, Kosmos Energy Ltd. returned +53.0% against +17.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KOS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KOSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KOS 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
−21.9%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) 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
3.9×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
2.2×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
54.6%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
54.7%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Gross margin
50.6%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Operating margin
53.8%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
−34.2%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−63.0%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Return on assets
−2.9%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.8%

Higher than 87% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Kosmos Energy Ltd. has a market value of $1.6B and an enterprise value of $4.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 54.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$542.2M, a −34.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.19.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$15.8M.

  • Shares outstanding: 593.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 3.9×; forward P/E: 8.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.82%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Kosmos Energy Ltd. employs 216 people — $7.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 22 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KOS 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
KOSKosmos Energy Ltd.$1.6B
67
GFRGreenfire Resources Ltd.$1.6B
40
TBNTamboran Resources Corp.$1.3B
7
HPKHighPeak Energy, Inc.$1.0B
33
BKVBKV Corp.$2.5B
23
NOGNorthern Oil & Gas, Inc.$2.5B
31
REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc.$881.3M
93

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kosmos Energy Ltd. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KOS news & analysis

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Kosmos Energy (KOS) is a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Kosmos Energy (KOS) as a strong candidate for momentum investors, examining whether the stock has what it takes to be a top momentum pick. The article frames KOS as a great choice for investors seeking momentum opportunities.

Why it matters — The piece signals that KOS is being recognized by analysts as a potentially compelling momentum stock, which could attract investor attention.

All You Need to Know About Kosmos Energy (KOS) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

Kosmos Energy (KOS) received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects.

Why it matters — An analyst-firm upgrade to a Buy rating signals increased confidence in the company's earnings outlook for KOS watchers.

Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging Kosmos Energy (KOS) This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares the year-to-date performance of Kosmos Energy (KOS) and Oceaneering International (OII) against their sector in the oils-energy space. The report examines whether these stocks are lagging their peers so far this year.

Why it matters — KOS watchers can gauge how the company's stock is performing relative to its sector peers so far this year.

3 International E&P Stocks Offering Bright Spots for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) as one of three international exploration and production stocks offering bright spots for investors, following an analysis of the Oil and Gas - International E&P industry. KOS was recommended for focus alongside ENQUF and HBRIY.

Why it matters — The item positions KOS among standout international E&P stocks, giving Kosmos watchers third-party recognition of its investment appeal within the sector.

Kosmos Energy: More Progress Needed

Seeking Alpha · 13 Aug 2026negative

Seeking Alpha notes that Kosmos Energy remains financially risky with a debt ratio above 2.0, carrying $2.5 billion in long-term debt against a six-month EBITDAX of $527 million. Management's goal is to reduce the debt ratio to 2.0 or below by year-end.

Why it matters — KOS watchers would care because the company's high debt levels and financial risk profile directly affect its stability and ability to fund operations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KOS stock

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

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Kosmos Energy Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $3, with estimates ranging from $1.7 to $4.7. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KOS stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering Kosmos Energy Ltd., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kosmos Energy Ltd. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KOS?

As at 21 Sept 2026, Kosmos Energy Ltd. ranks 67 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 Accruals (98 of 100).

Will KOS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +16.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kosmos Energy Ltd. 67 out of 100 as at 21 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KOS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kosmos Energy Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KOS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $1.7 to $4.7 over the next 12 months.

How has KOS stock performed over the past year?

Kosmos Energy Ltd. returned +53.0% over the 12 months to 22 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kosmos Energy Ltd. do?

Kosmos Energy Ltd. is a deepwater oil and gas exploration and production company focused on offshore assets across Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of America.

What is the latest news on KOS?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Sept 2026): "Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Kosmos Energy (KOS) is a Great Choice". Zacks Investment Research highlights Kosmos Energy (KOS) as a strong candidate for momentum investors, examining whether the stock has what it takes to be a top momentum pick. The article frames KOS as a great choice for investors seeking momentum opportunities.

Company

About Kosmos Energy Ltd.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. is a deepwater oil and gas exploration and production company focused on offshore assets across Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of America. The company develops and operates hydrocarbon projects that supply crude oil, natural gas, and related products to global energy markets. Its portfolio includes producing fields and gas development projects in proven offshore basins, where it combines exploration, appraisal, development, and production activities. Kosmos Energy works with international partners on large-scale offshore projects and concentrates on resource development in regions with established infrastructure and growth potential. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kosmos Energy Ltd. plays a specialized role in the upstream energy sector by providing energy supply from deepwater and offshore production assets.

CEO Mr. Andrew G. Inglis · 216 employees · United States · https://www.kosmosenergy.com