Chord Energy: Cash Flow Strength Makes Buybacks a Credible Growth Engine
Chord Energy's balance sheet and free cash flow profile make a buyback-and-FCF-per-share thesis viable. With free cash flow near $1.19B, modest leverage, and a sub-9x P/E, the stock trades at a valuation that gives management room to repurchase shares while still funding dividends and selective reinvestment. I recommend a position-sized long with a…