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Rockhopper Exploration PLC (DE:R4Y)
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Rockhopper Exploration (R4Y) Price & Analysis

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R4Y Stock Chart & Stats

€0.90
>-€0.01(-0.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€0.90
>-€0.01(-0.61%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Equity-backed Balance SheetThe sizable equity base and expansion in total assets provide a stronger financial foundation than the company’s weak operating results alone would suggest. This supports financial flexibility over the next several months and may help Rockhopper continue managing its core project while limiting immediate balance-sheet pressure.
Improved Cash GenerationA shift from cash-burn years to positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 is an important improvement in liquidity. If maintained, stronger internal cash generation could reduce funding pressure, support corporate activity, and provide greater capacity to progress or monetize the company’s principal project.
Sea Lion Project FocusConcentration on the Sea Lion development area gives Rockhopper a clearly defined core asset and a focused value-creation pathway. The project can potentially generate value through future production, partner-led development, or asset transactions, rather than relying on a broad portfolio of unrelated activities.
Bears Say
Negligible Revenue And Recurring LossesThe absence of meaningful recurring revenue and the pattern of operating losses indicate that the current business does not yet demonstrate stable earnings power. This weak profitability quality makes future performance highly dependent on project progress or non-operating outcomes rather than established operating cash earnings.
Rising LeverageAlthough debt remains moderate relative to equity, the upward trend in leverage is a deterioration in financial flexibility. Increasing obligations could become more consequential while losses persist, potentially limiting capital-allocation choices and increasing the pressure to secure project funding or other sources of liquidity.
Volatile Cash-flow QualityPositive free cash flow is not yet clearly supported by underlying profitability, since 2025 combined strong cash generation with large losses. That disconnect raises uncertainty about whether recent liquidity improvement is repeatable, making financial planning and sustained investment in the core project more difficult.

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R4Y FAQ

What was Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rockhopper Exploration PLC lowest stock price was €0.75 and its highest was €1.01 in the past 12 months.
    What is Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s market cap?
    Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s market cap is €856.12M.
      When is Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 6 days.
        How were Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Rockhopper Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Jun 03, 2026. The company reported €0.012 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Rockhopper Exploration PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Rockhopper Exploration PLC pay dividends?
            Rockhopper Exploration PLC does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate?
            Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Rockhopper Exploration PLC have?
            Rockhopper Exploration PLC has 1,051,439,500 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Rockhopper Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Rockhopper Exploration PLC reported an EPS of €0.012 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.867%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rockhopper Exploration PLC?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:R4Y
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Rockhopper Exploration PLC

                  Rockhopper Exploration plc is an oil and gas firm primarily focused on discovering and extracting hydrocarbons, with its main operations based in the United Kingdom. The company conducts exploration, evaluation, and development of its oil and gas properties, with a significant emphasis on the North Falkland Basin and the wider Mediterranean area. Within the North Falkland Basin, Rockhopper possesses substantial working interests, specifically 95.50% in the PL003a production license, 60.50% in PL003b, and a full 100% in PL005. Additionally, in the South Falkland Basin, it maintains complete ownership (100% working interest) of the PL011, PL012, and PL014 production licenses. Established in 2004, Rockhopper Exploration plc's corporate headquarters are located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.

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