Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for NOG Earnings

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE:NOG) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Northern Oil and Gas in a note issued to investors on Thursday, August 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $0.71 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.86. The consensus estimate for Northern Oil and Gas’ current full-year earnings is $5.18 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Northern Oil and Gas’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.88 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.75 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.87 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.10 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.91 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.92 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.67 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $33.00 to $32.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $25.00 price target (down previously from $31.00) on shares of Northern Oil and Gas in a research note on Monday, August 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $34.00 to $33.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 14th. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $29.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 23rd. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $34.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 9th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $38.11.

Northern Oil and Gas Trading Down 1.6%

Shares of NOG opened at $24.42 on Monday. Northern Oil and Gas has a twelve month low of $19.88 and a twelve month high of $44.31. The company has a market cap of $2.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 4.03 and a beta of 1.55. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $28.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.51.

Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE:NOG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 31st. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.50. Northern Oil and Gas had a net margin of 23.62% and a return on equity of 22.12%. The business had revenue of $706.81 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $555.54 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.46 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Northern Oil and Gas Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 29th will be given a dividend of $0.45 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 29th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.4%. Northern Oil and Gas’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.70%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Pinnacle Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Northern Oil and Gas in the 1st quarter worth approximately $28,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB increased its holdings in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 133.3% during the 2nd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 954 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 545 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 200.3% during the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 955 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 637 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 2,736.1% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 985 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 60.0% during the 1st quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,080 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.80% of the company’s stock.

Northern Oil and Gas Company Profile

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. It primarily holds interests in the Williston Basin, the Appalachian Basin, and the Permian Basin in the United States.