Stock of the Day

February 2, 2023

CNX Resources (CNX)

$34.59
-$0.23 (-0.7%)
Market Cap: $5.15B

About CNX Resources

CNX Resources Corporation, an independent natural gas and midstream company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin. The company operates in two segments, Shale and Coalbed Methane (CBM). It produces and sells pipeline quality natural gas primarily for gas wholesalers. The company owns rights to extract natural gas from shale properties in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, as well as rights to extract natural gas from other shale and shallow oil and gas formations in Illinois, Indiana, New York, and Virginia. It also owns rights to extract CBM in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and New Mexico. In addition, the company designs, builds, and operates natural gas gathering systems to move gas from the wellhead to interstate pipelines or other local sales points; owns and operates approximately 2,600 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines, as well as various natural gas processing facilities. It also offers turn-key solutions for water sourcing, delivery, and disposal for its natural gas operations and for third parties. The company was formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc. and changed its name to CNX Resources Corporation in November 2017. CNX Resources Corporation was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Today's Trend

CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) shares have increased as investors focus on a substantial second-quarter earnings beat and potential new revenue from federal clean-fuel incentives. However, weaker production, lower natural-gas prices and declining revenue remain important risks.

  • Quarterly earnings exceeded expectations. CNX reported adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share, 26.3% above the consensus estimate of $0.57. Another report cited GAAP earnings of $1.32 per share versus a $0.60 estimate. Disciplined spending and a 59% cash operating margin helped offset weaker operating conditions. CNX Resources Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Production Falls Year over Year
  • 45Z tax-credit opportunity could add meaningful cash flow. CNX outlined an estimated $90 million annual run rate from the federal 45Z clean-fuel production credit and related environmental attributes, pending Treasury guidance. This could improve earnings visibility and strengthen free cash flow if the benefits are realized. CNX Outlines Annual Run Rate From 45Z and Environmental Attributes
  • Investors are weighing the earnings beat against mixed operating results. CNX generated approximately $435 million in quarterly revenue, below the roughly $475 million analyst forecast. The results call and earnings materials provide additional context on the company’s outlook, cost controls and production plans. CNX Resources Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
  • Production and revenue declined year over year. CNX’s revenue fell 35.7% from the prior-year quarter, while earnings declined from $2.43 per share a year earlier. Lower natural-gas prices and reduced output could pressure results if market conditions do not improve. CNX Resources Second-Quarter Earnings Report
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