Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Is Kosmos Energy (KOS) Stock Outpacing Its Oils-Energy Peers This Year?Here is how Kosmos Energy (KOS) and Valvoline (VVV) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Kosmos Energy Ltd.(KOS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KOS•NYSE
$2.03
Price updated Jul 2, 2026
AboutKosmos Energy Ltd., a deep-water independent oil and gas exploration and production company, focuses along the Atlantic Margins. The company's primary assets include production offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as a gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal. It also maintains a proven basin exploration program. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$1.3B-22.5%
- EBITDA$323M-65.5%
- Net Income-$700M-468.6%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.47-467.5%
- Gross Margin-14.75%-135.9%
- EBITDA Margin24.88%-55.5%
- Operating Margin-20.88%-174.2%
- Net Margin-53.92%-575.8%
- ROE-80.95%-576.0%
KOS Price & Volume
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Capital Intensity Strains Kosmos Financial Flexibility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Liquidity and project execution
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Kosmos Energy faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by significant capital expenditure requirements for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project and volatile revenue recognition patterns.
- While the company achieved a 27.8% revenue increase in 2026Q1, the underlying profitability remains pressured by negative operating margins and a deteriorating equity base.
- Investors should monitor the firm's ability to manage its 5.80 debt-to-equity ratio and navigate the execution risks inherent in its deepwater asset portfolio.
Verdict Logic
the company's precarious liquidity is highlighted by a current ratio of 0.60 and a persistent disconnect between net losses and operating cash flow, as seen in the 2026Q1 OCF/NI ratio of -0.47.
KOS Growth Metrics
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years11.26%
5 Years10.05%
3 Years-16.7%
TTM-11.27%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-6448.94%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-5500%
Return on Capital
10 Years7.18%
5 Years11.35%
3 Years7.12%
Last Year-6.13%
KOS Recent Earnings
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (25%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (33%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.07-191.3%
$0.08
Rev
$371M-8.5%
$405M
Q2 2026
Mar 2, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16-25.0%
$0.13
Rev
$296M-10.2%
$330M
Q4 2025
Nov 3, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.15-10.3%
$0.14
Rev
$311M-3.8%
$323M
Q3 2025
Aug 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19-216.7%
$0.06
Rev
$394M-11.4%
$444M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.07vs $0.08-191.3% | $371Mvs $405M-8.5% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.16vs $0.13-25.0% | $296Mvs $330M-10.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.15vs $0.14-10.3% | $311Mvs $323M-3.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $0.19vs $0.06-216.7% | $394Mvs $444M-11.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest KOS News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Here's Why Kosmos Energy (KOS) is Poised for a Turnaround After Losing 20.6% in 4 WeeksKosmos Energy (KOS) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 19, 2026
Kosmos Sells Stake in Equatorial Guinea Assets to Panoro EnergyKOS' sale of Equatorial Guinea assets to Panoro brings in $127M, trims 2026 production and supports debt reduction, capital flexibility and portfolio focus.
GlobeNewsWire·Jun 17, 2026
Kosmos Energy Announces Completion of Sale of Equatorial Guinea Production Assets to Panoro EnergyEnhances portfolio, high grades capital allocation, lowers costs and enhances liquidity Enhances portfolio, high grades capital allocation, lowers costs and enhances liquidity
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.03 | $1.03B | -1.38 | -22.53% | -53.92% | -80.95% | — | |
| $4.96 | $517.12M | -12.40 | -24.99% | -41.63% | -31.67% | — | |
| $31.87 | $11.26B | 7.99 | -8.39% | 17.8% | 21.77% | — | |
| $25.73 | $2.96B | 4.56 | 18.07% | 3.45% | 2.49% | — | |
| $49.04 | $6.09B | 8.05 | 5.1% | 14.38% | 8.23% | — | |
| $27.38 | $2.34B | 3.24 | 49.76% | 13.56% | 9.55% | — |
Compare KOS vs Peers
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KOS SEC Filings & Documents
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 5, 2026·SEC
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Mar 12, 2026·SEC
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Mar 2, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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KOS Frequently Asked Questions
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s revenue?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) reported $1.37B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 26758% increase from $5.1M in 2010.
How fast is Kosmos Energy Ltd. growing?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) saw revenue decline by 22.5% over the past year.
Is KOS profitable?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) reported a net loss of $814.8M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is KOS's return on equity?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -80.9%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s free cash flow?
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) generated $17.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.