Permian Resources Analysts Update Ratings and Dividends

The independent oil and gas company received several ratings updates and announced a quarterly dividend increase.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:05am

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR), an independent exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin, recently received a number of ratings updates from investment analysts. The company also announced an increase to its quarterly dividend, which will be paid on March 31st to shareholders of record as of March 17th.

Why it matters

Ratings updates from analysts and changes to a company's dividend policy can impact investor sentiment and the stock price. As an independent player in the active Permian Basin, Permian Resources' operational and financial performance is closely watched by the market.

The details

Permian Resources received price target increases from several brokerages, with TD Cowen raising its target from $20 to $21. The company also announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.15 to $0.16 per share. Additionally, two company insiders - a director and the CEO - recently sold a combined 4.8 million shares of Permian Resources stock.

  • Permian Resources will pay its quarterly dividend on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.
  • On March 11, 2026, a Permian Resources director sold 800,000 shares.
  • On March 4, 2026, Permian Resources' CEO sold 673,425 shares.

The players

Permian Resources

An independent exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

William J. Quinn

A director at Permian Resources who sold 800,000 shares on March 11, 2026.

James H. Walter

The CEO of Permian Resources who sold 673,425 shares on March 4, 2026.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Permian Resources' recent analyst ratings updates and dividend increase indicate the market's continued confidence in the company's operations and financial performance in the Permian Basin, despite some insider selling activity.