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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Insider Spends US$493k Buying More Shares In Prairie Operating
Potential Prairie Operating Co. (NASDAQ:PROP) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Director, Jonathan Gray, recently bought US$493k worth of stock, paying US$3.75 for each share. We reckon that's a good sign, especially since the purchase boosted their holding by 1,916%. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. Notably, that recent purchase by Jonathan Gray is the biggest insider purchase of Prairie Operating shares that we've seen in the last year. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, at around the current price, which is US$3.92. That means they have been optimistic about the company in the past, though they may have changed their mind. If someone buys shares at well below current prices, it's a good sign on balance, but keep in mind they may no longer see value. The good news for Prairie Operating share holders is that insiders were buying at near the current price. Happily, we note that in the last year insiders paid US$511k for 136.50k shares. But insiders sold 100.83k shares worth US$1.1m. In total, Prairie Operating insiders sold more than they bought over the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! View our latest analysis for Prairie Operating If you are like me, then you will not want to miss this free list of small cap stocks that are not only being bought by insiders but also have attractive valuations. Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Insiders own 34% of Prairie Operating shares, worth about US$52m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders. The recent insider purchases are heartening. On the other hand the transaction history, over the last year, isn't so positive. The more recent transactions are a positive, but Prairie Operating insiders haven't shown the sustained enthusiasm that we look for, although they do own a decent number of shares, overall. In short they are likely aligned with shareholders. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for Prairie Operating (1 shouldn't be ignored) you should be aware of. Of course Prairie Operating may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GeoPark Exits Vaca Muerta Deal, Focuses on Strategic Growth Plans
GeoPark Limited GPRK recently announced the termination of its previously disclosed agreement with Phoenix Global Resources, which involved acquiring a non-operated working interest in four unconventional blocks in Argentina's Vaca Muerta. The deal, governed by a FarmOut Agreement, included an 'Outside Date' clause that allowed either party to withdraw by May 13, 2025. Phoenix exercised this option, leading to the transaction's cancellation. Despite the withdrawal, GeoPark remains undeterred and focused on its long-term strategy built around sustainable, profitable growth in Latin America's energy sector. In April 2024, GeoPark made a strategic move by offering to buy a non-operated working interest in Argentina's Neuquen Basin's Vaca Muerta Formation. The acquisition was expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approval and would add over 5,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to GeoPark's production. The $200 million deal, with an additional $110-$120 million earmarked for exploration over two years, was decided to be funded through cash, credit facilities and new financing while maintaining a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio below 1.1x. GeoPark reaffirmed its commitment to its "North Star" strategic pillars — developing big assets in prolific basins with a disciplined and dependable approach. With $330 million in cash, a net leverage ratio under 1.0x and a hedging program covering 87% of its 2025 volumes, the company is well-positioned to pursue other strategic avenues. GeoPark continues to strengthen its core by maximizing returns from high-value projects in its current portfolio, pursuing inorganic growth through carefully evaluated opportunities within its core geographies and maintaining strategic flexibility, considering options such as share buybacks, debt reduction or dividends based on prevailing market conditions. Hamilton, Bermuda-based GeoPark is an explorer, operator and consolidator of oil and gas. The company operates primarily in Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina. Currently, GPRK has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Investors interested in the energy sector might look at some top-ranked stocks like Prairie Operating Co. PROP, Global Partners LP GLP and Expand Energy Corporation EXE. While Prairie Operating and Global Partners currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each, Expand Energy carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Houston-based Prairie Operating is an independent energy company engaged in the development and acquisition of proven, producing oil and natural gas resources principally in the United States. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PROP's 2025 earnings indicates 389.05% year-over-year growth. Global Partners is a Delaware limited partnership formed by affiliates of the Slifka family. Global Partners owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products in New England. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GLP's 2025 earnings indicates 17.84% year-over-year growth. Expand Energy is a leading U.S.-based natural gas producer formed through the merger of Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EXE's 2025 earnings indicates 444.68% year-over-year growth. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Global Partners LP (GLP) : Free Stock Analysis Report Geopark Ltd (GPRK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) : Free Stock Analysis Report Expand Energy Corporation (EXE) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
