Gulfport Energy Earns 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Fourteen analysts cover the stock, with a mix of hold, buy, and strong buy recommendations.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:18am

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Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the fourteen analysts currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat Ratings. The analysts' ratings include six hold, seven buy, and one strong buy recommendations, with an average 12-month price target of $226.67.

Why it matters

Gulfport Energy's stock performance and analyst coverage provide insight into the market's sentiment around the company's operations and future prospects. The 'Moderate Buy' rating suggests a mixed outlook, with some analysts seeing upside potential while others maintain a more cautious stance.

The details

The analysts' ratings for Gulfport Energy include six hold, seven buy, and one strong buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $226.67. Some key factors cited by the analysts include the company's resource plays, use of horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing techniques, and its operations in major U.S. resource basins.

  • Gulfport Energy's stock opened at $199.66 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • The company reported its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Gulfport Energy Corporation

An independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, focused on the development of onshore natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil properties in the United States.

Mizuho

An investment bank that has issued research reports on Gulfport Energy, including increasing its price target to $239.00 and maintaining a "neutral" rating on the stock.

Tudor Pickering

An investment firm that has downgraded Gulfport Energy from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating.

TD Cowen

An investment firm that has upgraded Gulfport Energy to a "strong-buy" rating.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

An investment bank that has lifted its price target on Gulfport Energy from $228.00 to $229.00 and maintained an "overweight" rating on the stock.

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The takeaway

Gulfport Energy's 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts reflects a mixed outlook on the company's prospects, with some seeing upside potential while others maintain a more cautious stance. The company's use of advanced drilling techniques and focus on major U.S. resource basins will be key factors in determining its future performance.