Zacks Research Expects Reduced Earnings for Range Resources

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE:RRC) – Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their FY2025 EPS estimates for Range Resources in a note issued to investors on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and gas exploration company will post earnings per share of $2.72 for the year, down from their prior estimate of $2.77. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Range Resources’ current full-year earnings is $2.02 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Range Resources’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.65 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.81 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.60 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.69 EPS.

Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 28th. The oil and gas exploration company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $655.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $721.22 million. Range Resources had a net margin of 19.64% and a return on equity of 15.99%. The firm’s revenue was up 21.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.48 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also weighed in on RRC. Barclays raised Range Resources from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Mizuho boosted their price target on Range Resources from $46.00 to $48.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Range Resources from $42.00 to $40.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $39.00 target price (down previously from $44.00) on shares of Range Resources in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on shares of Range Resources from $46.00 to $44.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $41.22.

Range Resources Stock Performance

Shares of Range Resources stock opened at $36.37 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a current ratio of 0.56. Range Resources has a 1 year low of $30.32 and a 1 year high of $43.50. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $36.27 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.18. The firm has a market cap of $8.62 billion, a PE ratio of 15.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 0.51.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Range Resources by 1,464.6% during the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 751 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 703 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC raised its stake in Range Resources by 116.3% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 1,006 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 541 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Range Resources by 49.6% during the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,013 shares of the oil and gas exploration company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 336 shares in the last quarter. Barrett & Company Inc. acquired a new position in Range Resources during the 2nd quarter worth $41,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Range Resources during the 2nd quarter worth $45,000. Institutional investors own 98.93% of the company’s stock.

Range Resources Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 26th. Investors of record on Friday, December 12th were given a $0.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Range Resources’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.13%.

Key Stories Impacting Range Resources

Here are the key news stories impacting Range Resources this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Article assessing valuation after recent share strength notes that RRC’s rally occurred with little fresh company news, raising questions about whether the move is driven by fundamentals or broader sector flows. Investors should watch valuation metrics and whether momentum is sustained. Assessing Range Resources (RRC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength Without Major News
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundup coverage provides additional perspective on RRC relative to peers; this piece offers context but no single analyst action that would be an immediate catalyst. Use it to gauge consensus views and compare to other energy names. Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Amplitude Energy and Range Resources
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded RRC to a “Strong Sell” and lowered multiple EPS forecasts, signaling near-term earnings risk: Q4 2025 EPS cut to $0.65 (from $0.70), Q1 2026 to $0.81 (from $0.88), Q3 2026 to $0.60 (from $0.70), FY2025 to $2.72 (from $2.77) and FY2026 to $2.69 (from $2.82). The downgrade and revisions are the main near-term negative catalyst and could pressure the stock if others follow or if commodity/operational outlook weakens. Zacks Research (downgrade and estimate cuts)

Range Resources Company Profile

Range Resources Corporation, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids. The company focuses its core operations on the Appalachian Basin, with a significant presence in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. Through its drilling and completion activities, Range Resources seeks to optimize production efficiency while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation and cost management.

The company’s technical expertise centers on advanced horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques, which it applies to unlock unconventional resources.