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Kosmos Energy Ltd (MX:KOS)
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Kosmos Energy (KOS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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KOS Analyst Ratings

Hold
7Ratings
Hold
2 Buy
2 Hold
3 Sell
Based on 7 analysts giving stock ratings to
Kosmos
Energy
in the past 3 months
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KOS Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$45.42
Based on 7 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Kosmos Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $45.42 with a high forecast of $63.03 and a low forecast of $25.56. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price Target$63.03Average Price Target$45.42Lowest Price Target$25.56
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Stephens Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Michael Scialla
Stephens
Stephens
$52.53→$42.02
Hold
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Reiterated
07/21/26
Kosmos price target lowered to $2.40 from $3 at StephensKosmos price target lowered to $2.40 from $3 at Stephens
Jefferies Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Mark Wilson
Jefferies
Jefferies
$48.98
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/06/26
Kosmos Energy (KOS) Gets a Buy from Jefferies
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Bank of America Securities
Not Ranked
Bank of America Securities
$25.56
Sell
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Initiated
06/23/26
Analyst Initiates Sell on Kosmos After Sharp Rally, Citing High Leverage, Constrained Cash Flow, and Rich Valuation
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
William Janela
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
$35.02→$52.53
Sell
―
Downgraded
05/27/26
Kosmos downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at MizuhoKosmos downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Mizuho
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
$39.39→$43.77
Sell
―
Assigned
05/19/26
Kosmos price target raised to $2.50 from $2.25 at Goldman SachsKosmos price target raised to $2.50 from $2.25 at Goldman Sachs
Bernstein Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Bob Brackett
Bernstein
Bernstein
$42.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/11/26
Kosmos price target raised to $2.40 from $2.10 at BernsteinKosmos price target raised to $2.40 from $2.10 at Bernstein
Pareto Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Pareto
Not Ranked
Pareto
$63.03
Buy
―
Initiated
04/30/26
Kosmos initiated with a Buy at ParetoKosmos initiated with a Buy at Pareto
Johnson Rice Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Charles Meade
Johnson Rice
Johnson Rice
$74.41
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/24/26
Kosmos upgraded to Buy from Accumulate at Johnson RiceKosmos upgraded to Buy from Accumulate at Johnson Rice
Peel Hunt Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Peel Hunt
Not Ranked
Peel Hunt
$48.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
01/05/26
Peel Hunt Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Kosmos Energy (KOS)
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Subash Chandra
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
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Hold
―
Reiterated
11/11/25
Benchmark Co. Keeps Their Hold Rating on Kosmos Energy (KOS)
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Stephens Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Michael Scialla
Stephens
Stephens
$52.53→$42.02
Hold
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Reiterated
07/21/26
Kosmos price target lowered to $2.40 from $3 at StephensKosmos price target lowered to $2.40 from $3 at Stephens
Jefferies Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Mark Wilson
Jefferies
Jefferies
$48.98
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/06/26
Kosmos Energy (KOS) Gets a Buy from Jefferies
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Bank of America Securities
Not Ranked
Bank of America Securities
$25.56
Sell
―
Initiated
06/23/26
Analyst Initiates Sell on Kosmos After Sharp Rally, Citing High Leverage, Constrained Cash Flow, and Rich Valuation
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
William Janela
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
$35.02→$52.53
Sell
―
Downgraded
05/27/26
Kosmos downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at MizuhoKosmos downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Mizuho
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
$39.39→$43.77
Sell
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Assigned
05/19/26
Kosmos price target raised to $2.50 from $2.25 at Goldman SachsKosmos price target raised to $2.50 from $2.25 at Goldman Sachs
Bernstein Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Bob Brackett
Bernstein
Bernstein
$42.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/11/26
Kosmos price target raised to $2.40 from $2.10 at BernsteinKosmos price target raised to $2.40 from $2.10 at Bernstein
Pareto Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Pareto
Not Ranked
Pareto
$63.03
Buy
―
Initiated
04/30/26
Kosmos initiated with a Buy at ParetoKosmos initiated with a Buy at Pareto
Johnson Rice Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Charles Meade
Johnson Rice
Johnson Rice
$74.41
Buy
―
Reiterated
03/24/26
Kosmos upgraded to Buy from Accumulate at Johnson RiceKosmos upgraded to Buy from Accumulate at Johnson Rice
Peel Hunt Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Unknown Analyst
Peel Hunt
Not Ranked
Peel Hunt
$48.98
Hold
―
Reiterated
01/05/26
Peel Hunt Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Kosmos Energy (KOS)
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on MX:KOS
Subash Chandra
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
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Hold
―
Reiterated
11/11/25
Benchmark Co. Keeps Their Hold Rating on Kosmos Energy (KOS)
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Best Analysts Covering Kosmos Energy

3 Months
Mark WilsonJefferies
Success Rate
10/22 ratings generated profit
45%
Average Return
-3.03%
Copying Mark Wilson's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 45.45% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -3.03% per trade.
1 Year
Mark WilsonJefferies
Success Rate
10/22 ratings generated profit
45%
Average Return
+0.79%
Copying Mark Wilson's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 45.45% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +0.79% per trade.
2 Years
Matthew SmithBank of America Securities
Success Rate
5/13 ratings generated profit
38%
Average Return
-13.78%
Copying Matthew Smith's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 38.46% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -13.78% per trade.
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KOS Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Strong Buy
2
2
2
0
0
Buy
1
2
3
2
2
Hold
8
5
4
1
2
Sell
0
1
3
4
3
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
11
10
12
7
7
In the current month, KOS has received 2 Buy Ratings, 2 Hold Ratings, and 3 Sell Ratings. KOS average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 45.42.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

KOS Financial Forecast

KOS Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for KOS is $1.56 with a range of $0.88 to $2.63. The previous quarter’s EPS was -$1.23. KOS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year KOS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for KOS is $1.56 with a range of $0.88 to $2.63. The previous quarter’s EPS was -$1.23. KOS beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year KOS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

KOS Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for KOS is $8.38B with a range of $6.99B to $9.19B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $7.38B. KOS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 53.02% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year KOS has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for KOS is $8.38B with a range of $6.99B to $9.19B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $7.38B. KOS beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 53.02% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year KOS has Performed in-line its overall industry.

KOS Stock Forecast FAQ

What is MX:KOS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Kosmos Energy Ltd’s 12-month average price target is 45.42.
    What is MX:KOS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for MX:KOS, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Kosmos Energy Ltd a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Kosmos Energy Ltd has a consensus rating of Hold, which is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 sell ratings.
          What is Kosmos Energy Ltd’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Kosmos Energy Ltd is 45.42. This is based on 7 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $63.03 ,and the lowest forecast is $25.56. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Kosmos Energy Ltd?
            Kosmos Energy Ltd’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 7 Wall Streets Analysts.
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