15 Best Natural Gas and Oil Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

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7. Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD)

No. of Hedge Fund Holders: 52

Dividend Yield as of Sep. 19: 5.26%

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) presents an attractive investment opportunity due to its strong balance sheet, consistent free cash flow, and significant shareholder returns. The company generated $141 million in adjusted free cash flow in Q2 2025, with 92% of it going to shareholders. Since completing its acquisition of Enerplus last year, Chord has reduced its share count by approximately 10% through early August. Moreover, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.3 per share last month.

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) also remains focused on improving its operational efficiency, allowing it to reduce FY 2025 capital by $50 million versus the original budget, while exceeding expectations on the production side. Moreover, the company’s free cash flow outlook has improved 20% since February.

Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHRD) is a scaled unconventional US oil producer with a premier Williston Basin acreage position. The company acquires, exploits, develops, and explores for crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

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