Comstock Resources (CRK.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Comstock Resources (CRK.US) – stock price at 16.04 $, September 2026
Comstock Resources stock price – price development 2026. Updated Sep 2, 2026.
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Comstock Resources Price Target 2026: Analysts See 7% Downside

The average price target for Comstock Resources is $14.88. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock appears overvalued, because the price target is lower than the current price. It is -7.20% above the target, and analysts expect the price to fall over the next 12 months. Even if the stock may be overvalued, price momentum can last longer than expected. That is why it is important to keep an eye on the stock and its momentum on an ongoing basis. WallStreetBuys helps you with the technical analysis and keeps you up to date on the development.

Is Comstock Resources overvalued or undervalued?

Comstock Resources is currently fairly valued with a gap of 7.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $16.04, which places Comstock Resources in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $13.39, and overvalued when the price exceeds $16.37.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Comstock Resources, the fair value range lies between $13.39 and $16.37.


See the full price target analysis for Comstock Resources →

Analyst Ratings for Comstock Resources stock in 2026: Hold

15 analysts cover Comstock Resources. Analysts are mostly neutral — 66.7% recommend Hold. The average price target is $14.88, which is 7.2% below the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.00/5)
Strong Buy
2 (13.3%)
Hold
10 (66.7%)
Sell
2 (13.3%)
Strong Sell
1 (6.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.00 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Comstock Resources – Olie & gas | E&P

Comstock Resources, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas primarily in North Louisiana and East Texas, the United States. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 6.1 trillion cubic feet of the natural gas equivalent of proved reserves. It also owns interests in 2,557 producing oil and natural gas wells. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Comstock Resources

$ 4.2B Market cap
$ 1.9B Revenue
Olie & gas | E&P Industry
8.11 P/E
2.25 P/S
1.66 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Energy Sector

What kind of stock is Comstock Resources?

Value stock

Comstock Resources is classified as a value stock with a value score in the top 11% of all stocks. The P/E ratio of 8.1 points to an attractive valuation.

Score Overview for Comstock Resources

💰 Value Score 89/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 57/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 20/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 55/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 2 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Comstock Resources that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 181% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
🚨 High short interest: 31.3% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 93% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

Comstock Resources trades at a P/E ratio of 8.1, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 58.5. The P/S ratio is 2.3. The P/B ratio is 1.7. The PEG ratio is 4.64 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Comstock Resources has a profit margin of 27.0% (excellent) and an operating margin of 6.0%. Return on equity (ROE) is 19.0% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 2.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -93.0% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 1.59 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 180.7% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 31.30% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Comstock Resources 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Comstock Resources have made 20 transactions – split into 3 purchases and 17 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 6,147,826 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include TURNER JIM L, FOSTER MORRIS E, Davis Elizabeth B and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 9 sales. A net 979,433 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 3 purchases and 17 sales. A net 6,147,826 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: TURNER JIM L bought 14,870 shares at 13 $ each on 2026-06-02. The stock has since risen 19.1%.

Latest sale: Sanders LaRae Lynn sold 1,054 shares at 13 $ each on 2026-06-06.

Who is buying: TURNER JIM L, FOSTER MORRIS E, Davis Elizabeth B.

Who is selling: Sanders LaRae Lynn, PRESLEY DANIEL K, Newell Clifford Doyle III, Mills Ronald Eugene, McGough Patrick and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Comstock Resources (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Comstock Resources. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-06 Sanders LaRae Lynn Sell 1,054 13 13,702
2026-06-06 PRESLEY DANIEL K Sell 1,092 13 14,196
2026-06-06 Newell Clifford Doyle III Sell 2,651 13 34,463
2026-06-06 Mills Ronald Eugene Sell 1,189 13 15,457
2026-06-06 McGough Patrick Sell 1,127 13 14,651
2026-06-06 Harrison Daniel S Sell 6,693 13 87,009
2026-06-06 Claunch Brian Christopher Sell 1,251 13 16,263
2026-06-06 BURNS ROLAND O Sell 24,405 13 317,265
2026-06-06 ALLISON M JAY Sell 35,879 13 466,427
2026-06-02 TURNER JIM L Buy 14,870 13 200,002

Who is buying and selling Comstock Resources shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Comstock Resources: TURNER JIM L, FOSTER MORRIS E, Davis Elizabeth B. In total, 600,005 $ was bought across 3 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Sanders LaRae Lynn, PRESLEY DANIEL K, Newell Clifford Doyle III, Mills Ronald Eugene, McGough Patrick and others. In total, 6,747,830 $ was sold across 17 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Comstock Resources Short Selling 2026: 31.3% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 31.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
31.3%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 31.3% means that 31.3% of the freely traded shares in Comstock Resources have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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31.3%

When Does Comstock Resources Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Comstock Resources is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Comstock Resources 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 2, 2026.

Technical analysis of Comstock Resources (CRK.US) – RSI 70, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart September 2026
Comstock Resources technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Sep 2, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Comstock Resources, Inc

Comstock Resources, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $16.02 is 14.0% above the 20-day average ($14.05). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 16.6% above the 50-day average ($13.75). Long term, the stock is 12.0% below the 200-day average ($18.21), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (13.75) is below the 200-day average (18.21), which is a classic bearish signal for Comstock Resources, Inc.

Is Comstock Resources, Inc overbought or oversold?

Comstock Resources, Inc has an RSI of 70.4, which places the stock in overbought territory (above 70). With a neutral trend, the overbought level can signal an upcoming pullback.

MACD Analysis for Comstock Resources, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.377), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.217) by 0.160, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.375), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-1.685) by 0.310, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Comstock Resources, Inc

Comstock Resources, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 56.0%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Comstock Resources, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.377). Weekly bearish (-1.375).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 70.4 – overbought.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Comstock Resources stock in 2026

Should you buy Comstock Resources stock now?
The technical signal for Comstock Resources is currently NEUTRAL. Comstock Resources trades at $16.04 as of 9/2/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.377 with rising momentum (signal: 0.217); RSI is at 70.4 (overbought), suggesting the price may have risen too quickly; the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $14.88 is 7.2% below the current price. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Comstock Resources stock?
The average analyst price target for Comstock Resources is $14.88. The current price is $16.04, which gives a downside of 7.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $13.39 and $16.37.
Is Comstock Resources a dividend stock?
No, Comstock Resources does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Comstock Resources stock?
Comstock Resources is rated as a stock in the risk category Speculative. the annual standard deviation is 56.0%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. In addition, an RSI of 70.4 signals overbought (elevated risk of a pullback).
Is Comstock Resources overvalued?
Comstock Resources is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Comstock Resources has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 8.1 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 2.3, a P/B ratio of 1.7. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Comstock Resources overbought?
Yes, Comstock Resources is overbought with an RSI of 70.4 (above 70). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 70.4 (above the 70 mark), which signals the price is overbought and may have risen too quickly. In addition, the price is 14.1% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Comstock Resources earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Comstock Resources has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Comstock Resources shorted?
Yes, Comstock Resources is shorted with 31.3% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Comstock Resources stock?
No, insiders are not buying Comstock Resources shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 9 sales. On a net basis, 979,433 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 3 purchases and 17 sales, with a net 6,147,826 $ sold. Active sellers include Sanders LaRae Lynn, PRESLEY DANIEL K, Newell Clifford Doyle III and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Comstock Resources a good stock?
Based on our total score, Comstock Resources is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 55 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 89/100, Quality: 57/100, Momentum: 20/100. In addition: technical signal: Hold. Whether Comstock Resources is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Comstock Resources stock?
The outlook for Comstock Resources based on current data: the average analyst price target is $14.88 (-7.2%); the P/E ratio is 8.1 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Comstock Resources stock rising?
Comstock Resources is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 14.1% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 31.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Comstock Resources go?
The average analyst price target for Comstock Resources is $14.88, which is 7.2% below the current price of $16.04. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Comstock Resources fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Comstock Resources. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Comstock Resources do?
Comstock Resources, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas primarily in North Louisiana and East Texas, the United States. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 6.1 trillion cubic feet... The company belongs to the Energy sector, more specifically the Olie & gas | E&P industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Comstock Resources as an investment.
Did Comstock Resources raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Comstock Resources. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Comstock Resources making money or losing money?
Yes, Comstock Resources is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 27.0% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 6.0%. At a P/E ratio of 8.1, you currently pay 8.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Comstock Resources go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Comstock Resources is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 1.59 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 181% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Comstock Resources have a lot of debt?
Yes, Comstock Resources has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 181%. For the energy sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Energy companies should keep debt moderate — falling oil and gas prices can strain the balance sheet quickly. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Comstock Resources service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 1.2x, and net debt equals 3.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).