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FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS)
NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionSnapshot 2026-11-05
$2.20-2.22%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionSnapshot 2026-11-05
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
0.28 → 0.34 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 4 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 4 to 4; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for KOS yet.
| Measure / period | Management expectations | Analyst expectations |
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maintain capital expenditure at $350 million | It plans to keep capital spending at $350 million for the year. | Intact | capital expenditure exceeds $350 million in FY26 | Capital expenditures: $0 FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: $350 million. Annual target cannot be compared with a quarterly or TTM observation. Nov 2, 20260 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Next earnings date unavailable
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a high-risk, loss-making energy business with a cyclical sector tailwind, not a proven durable compounder. The multi-year view is in a watch state, as recent financial performance remains well below its industry cohort despite a shift in the signal from mixed to mildly favorable.
KOS is described as cheap versus peers, while the valuation model has low confidence and a negative expectations gap. The evidence labels what is priced in as justified, with low fragility because the identified pressure is a turbulent sector regime rather than several risks stacking together.
Over the near term, management has delivered on its repeated priorities to grow production from core assets and reduce operating costs. Capital spending has been in line with quarterly guidance, though its status is mixed; recent financial performance is weak, and the company has missed across recent quarters as earnings surprises have trended down.
The multi-year thesis depends on continued production growth, lower costs, and disciplined capital spending translating into stronger financial performance. Near term, a guidance cut would be a meaningful negative, while results and guidance from energy peers such as COP, EOG, and OXY could either support or weaken the sector tailwind.
Over the next one to three years, KOS's improving operating execution offers support, but weak results, loss-making status, and high risk keep the thesis conditional. The key evidence to watch is whether operating progress strengthens financial performance and whether the sector backdrop remains supportive. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| The company is reducing operating costs by 20% year-on-year. |
| Intact |
| operating costs do not decline by 20% YoY in FY26 |
Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Lowering operating costs for GTA Phase 1 remains a priority for the partnership in 2026 with net operating costs per boe on track to fall by more than 50% year-on-year with scope for further reductions in 2027 and beyond.” “Lowering operating costs for GTA Phase 1 remains a priority for the partnership in 2026 with net operating costs per boe on track to fall by more than 50% year-on-year with scope for further reductions in 2027 and beyond.” Delivery assessment Nov 5, 2026 |
Increase production to 70,000-78,000 boe per day | Kosmos Energy aims to increase production to 70,000-78,000 boe per day in FY26. | Improving | production falls below 70,000 boe per day in FY26 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$0.23 → $0.34 · observed estimates
$1.60B → $1.66B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $0.23 | $1,600,928,106 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-07-25 | $0.23 | $1,578,203,850 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-07-26 | $0.23 | $1,578,203,850 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-07-27 | $0.22 | $1,589,344,773 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-07-28 | $0.23 | $1,578,203,850 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-07-29 | $0.22 | $1,587,740,273 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-07-30 | $0.23 | $1,576,599,350 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.23 | $1,578,203,850 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-08-01 | $0.22 | $1,587,740,273 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-08-02 | $0.23 | $1,576,599,350 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.21 | $1,587,155,838 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.23 | $1,577,426,600 | 7 / 12 |
| 2026-08-05 | $0.25 | $1,592,941,621 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.25 | $1,592,941,621 | 5 / 12 |
| 2026-08-07 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-08 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-09 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-10 | $0.34 | $1,583,650,810 | 6 / 12 |
| 2026-08-12 | $0.29 | $1,577,317,480 | 6 / 12 |
| 2026-08-13 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-15 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-16 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-18 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-19 | $0.26 | $1,593,441,621 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-22 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-23 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-25 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-26 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-27 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-28 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-29 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-30 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-01 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-02 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-03 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-04 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-05 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-06 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-07 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-08 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-09 | $0.28 | $1,589,208,438 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-10 | $0.29 | $1,596,275,649 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-11 | $0.29 | $1,596,275,649 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-12 | $0.30 | $1,609,660,265 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-13 | $0.30 | $1,609,660,265 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-14 | $0.30 | $1,609,660,265 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-15 | $0.30 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-16 | $0.30 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-17 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-18 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-19 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-20 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-22 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 12 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-24 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-25 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-26 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-27 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-28 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-29 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-01 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-02 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-03 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-04 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-06 | $0.28 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-07 | $0.29 | $1,596,381,953 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.30 | $1,603,504,695 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-09 | $0.30 | $1,603,504,695 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-10 | $0.30 | $1,603,504,695 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-11 | $0.32 | $1,611,839,844 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-12 | $0.32 | $1,611,839,844 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-13 | $0.31 | $1,611,839,844 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-14 | $0.33 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-15 | $0.31 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-16 | $0.31 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-17 | $0.31 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-18 | $0.31 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-19 | $0.31 | $1,624,537,116 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-20 | $0.30 | $1,626,264,389 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-21 | $0.31 | $1,626,264,389 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-22 | $0.31 | $1,626,264,389 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.31 | $1,621,490,828 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-24 | $0.31 | $1,621,490,828 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-25 | $0.31 | $1,621,490,828 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-26 | $0.31 | $1,621,490,828 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-27 | $0.31 | $1,621,490,828 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-28 | $0.32 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 10 |
| 2026-10-29 | $0.32 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-10-30 | $0.33 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-10-31 | $0.33 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-11-01 | $0.33 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-11-02 | $0.33 | $1,668,027,472 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-11-03 | $0.33 | $1,657,987,611 | 3 / 11 |
| 2026-11-04 | $0.34 | $1,658,121,627 | 4 / 11 |
| 2026-11-05 | $0.34 | $1,658,121,627 | 4 / 11 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 5 Buy / Strong Buy · 5 Hold · 3 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 7–Nov 5 · 1 recorded
1 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 1 without a comparable prior
Oct 7, 2026–Nov 5, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
3 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.