Chord Energy Corp

CHRD is in a confirmed Stage 2 advancing regime, showing a sustained HH/HL sequence supported by rising short-term EMAs after the July low. Medium-term bias remains bullish with EMAs beneath price and healthy volume, but price is now extended and testing resistance at the 50-day moving average. Short-term timing is unfavorable to chase into this zone, so execution should be deferred until either acceptance above the SMA50 or a pullback into the 9/21 EMA zone for a cleaner entry.

• ↑Q1’25 adjusted FCF of $291M, 100% returned via dividends and buybacks.
• ↑80% of inventory drilled with four-mile laterals boosts recovery and capex efficiency.
• ↓Profitability factors weak, margins at risk if prices stay volatile.