Coterra Energy Inc. $CTRA Stake Lifted by Westpac Banking Corp

Westpac Banking Corp grew its stake in shares of Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE:CTRA) by 994.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 30,503 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 27,715 shares during the quarter. Westpac Banking Corp’s holdings in Coterra Energy were worth $721,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CTRA. Advisors Asset Management Inc. increased its position in Coterra Energy by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 60,796 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,438,000 after purchasing an additional 398 shares during the last quarter. Profund Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Coterra Energy by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 30,969 shares of the company’s stock worth $732,000 after purchasing an additional 418 shares during the last quarter. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC raised its position in shares of Coterra Energy by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC now owns 43,009 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,017,000 after acquiring an additional 429 shares during the period. Trust Co. of Vermont increased its stake in Coterra Energy by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 30,832 shares of the company’s stock worth $729,000 after purchasing an additional 454 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Coterra Energy by 2.1% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 22,763 shares of the company’s stock valued at $538,000 after acquiring an additional 462 shares during the last quarter. 87.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Coterra Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Coterra Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Declared dividend — Coterra announced a $0.22 quarterly dividend (ex‑dividend/record date March 11, pay date March 25), implying about a 2.9% yield, which supports income-focused demand for the stock. Coterra Energy Reports 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Guidance, and Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Strong top-line and margins — company revenue rose sharply year‑over‑year (~40%) and gross margins/operating profit expanded, showing solid underlying business performance. This supports longer‑term earnings upside. Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional backing — several recent analyst overweight/buy ratings and a median price target above the current level, plus large institutional additions from some funds, provide technical and sentiment support for the shares. Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: 2026 guidance provided — management issued full‑year 2026 guidance alongside results; investors will watch guidance detail and execution versus market expectations. Coterra Energy Reports 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Guidance, and Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector context — industry moves such as the Devon merger and peers’ results (e.g., Cabot snapshot) are reshaping comparables and investor expectations for producers. Coterra Energy earnings loom as Devon merger reshapes outlook Cabot: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: Profit (EPS) disappointment — several outlets report Coterra missed consensus profit estimates for Q4, with weaker crude prices cited as a headwind; that has pressured sentiment around near‑term earnings. Coterra Energy misses fourth-quarter profit estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Balance sheet and capex trade‑offs — the company reported sharply lower cash on hand and higher capex year‑over‑year, which could worry some investors about liquidity and funding if commodity prices weaken. Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

Coterra Energy Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CTRA opened at $29.97 on Friday. Coterra Energy Inc. has a twelve month low of $22.33 and a twelve month high of $32.67. The company has a 50 day moving average of $27.87 and a 200 day moving average of $25.77. The firm has a market cap of $22.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.81, a PEG ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.

Coterra Energy Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 11th will be issued a $0.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 11th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Coterra Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.55%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. William Blair assumed coverage on Coterra Energy in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $36.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group lifted their price target on Coterra Energy from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Scotiabank reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $31.00 price objective on shares of Coterra Energy in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Barclays reduced their price target on Coterra Energy from $35.00 to $34.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Coterra Energy from $34.00 to $31.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $33.48.

About Coterra Energy

Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on the development, production and optimization of onshore hydrocarbon resources in the United States. The company’s operations center on the exploration, drilling, completion and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), with an emphasis on maximizing operational efficiency and capital discipline across its asset base.

Its business activities include identifying and developing resource-rich acreage, operating producing wells, managing reservoir performance and marketing produced hydrocarbons to a range of midstream and energy customers.