12 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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5. Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA)

Upside Potential as of June 21: 24.26%

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) received a boost recently after Raymond James analyst John Freeman raised the stock’s price target from $33 to $38, while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating on its shares.

The development follows Coterra’s performance in the first quarter of 2025, which saw production levels at the upper end of expectations and capital expenditure surpassing estimates. However, the company is pausing development in the Eastern Culberson Harkey to address wellbore cement issues caused by elevated water volumes.

Additionally, Piper Sandler maintained an ‘Overweight’ rating on Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA), with a price target of $36. The analyst highlighted the company’s enhanced reinvestment opportunities following its recent acquisitions in the New Mexico Delaware Basin.

The share price of Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) has grown by 10% over the last month.

Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) is a premier, diversified energy company that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the United States.

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