
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE:NOG – Free Report) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Northern Oil and Gas in a report released on Monday, February 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $4.31 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $4.33. 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 $0.58 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.59 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.63 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.72 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.68 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.69 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.76 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS.
A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on NOG. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $33.00 to $30.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Morgan Stanley set a $24.00 price target on shares of Northern Oil and Gas and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Northern Oil and Gas in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Northern Oil and Gas from $32.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Mizuho set a $29.00 price target on Northern Oil and Gas in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $29.29.
Northern Oil and Gas Stock Down 0.9%
NYSE:NOG opened at $25.66 on Tuesday. Northern Oil and Gas has a twelve month low of $19.88 and a twelve month high of $36.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.50 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $22.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.64.
Institutional Trading of Northern Oil and Gas
Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Northern Oil and Gas by 2,736.1% in the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,021 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 985 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Northern Oil and Gas during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its position in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 181.0% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 713 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake in shares of Northern Oil and Gas by 315.7% during the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,351 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 1,026 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Northern Oil and Gas by 429.4% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,514 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 1,228 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.80% of the company’s stock.
More Northern Oil and Gas News
Here are the key news stories impacting Northern Oil and Gas this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Relatively solid balance-sheet and valuation metrics provide some support — quick ratio and current ratio ~1.10 and debt/equity ~1.05, with a P/E around 14.5. These fundamentals can cushion short-term volatility.
- Neutral Sentiment: Northern published a fourth‑quarter update; investors should review the release for details on production, realized prices, and any guidance or cash‑flow commentary that could change the outlook. NOG Provides Fourth Quarter Update
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst cuts from Zacks are weighing on the stock: Zacks trimmed multiple near‑term and medium‑term EPS estimates (examples: Q4 2027 down to $0.74 from $0.81; Q2 2027 cut to $0.83 from $1.01; Q1–Q3 2027 and FY2026/FY2025 also nudged lower). The broad scope of cuts signals a weaker earnings outlook and is the most direct reason for today’s downward pressure. MarketBeat NOG – Zacks coverage
Northern Oil and Gas Company Profile
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc is a publicly traded independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company’s primary operations are concentrated in the Williston Basin, where it secures acreage positions and partners with drilling operators to advance upstream projects. Through strategic leasehold acquisitions and joint ventures, Northern Oil and Gas seeks to expand its footprint in both conventional and unconventional reservoirs.
Northern Oil and Gas employs horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies to develop unconventional resource plays, particularly in the Bakken, Three Forks and Red River formations of North Dakota and Montana.
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