BofA raises target for Kosmos Energy stock from USD 1.50 to USD 1.70

Published on 10/05/2026 at 03:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

BofA target for Kosmos Energy stock stands at USD 1.70 versus USD 1.50 on September 10, 2026. Next earnings are scheduled for November 9, 2026.

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BofA Securities raised its target for Kosmos Energy stock from USD 1.50 to USD 1.70 on September 10, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The move gives investors a clear reference point as the company approaches its next results date.

Target rises despite cautious coverage

The BofA target change followed Kosmos Energy's second-quarter results, which showed a sharp improvement in reported earnings. The company generated USD 184.8 million of net income and USD 0.31 in diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Kosmos Energy investor release.

Revenue reached USD 607.25 million in the quarter, compared with the USD 483.23 million consensus estimate. Quarterly earnings per share came in at USD 0.11 against a USD 0.09 estimate, a USD 0.02 difference, according to MarketBeat. The comparison shows that the earnings improvement was stronger than the consensus picture, even as the broader analyst stance stayed cautious.

Results set the next test

Kosmos Energy's investor overview identifies the company as a deepwater exploration and production business with assets offshore Ghana, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. Its second-quarter 2026 release was dated August 3, 2026, and the next earnings date is scheduled for November 9, 2026, as listed by Yahoo Finance.

That calendar date matters because the market will receive a fresh operating update after the USD 607.25 million quarterly revenue figure. For valuation, the USD 1.70 BofA target remains below the USD 2.53 average target cited in the September 28 analyst consensus, while nine firms were split between four sells, three holds and two buys, according to MarketBeat.

Market value and yearly range

KOS was last quoted at USD 2.51 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with a 52-week range of USD 0.84 to USD 3.34 and a market capitalization of USD 1.2 billion. Kosmos Energy is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange under ticker KOS.