GPOR Gulfport Energy Operating Corp

Azarias Capital Management L.P. significantly increased its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR) by 78.7% in Q3, now holding 44,541 shares valued at approximately $8.06 million, making it their 9th-largest holding. This increased institutional interest comes despite recent insider selling, with two directors selling shares for over $875,000, and analysts maintaining a generally positive "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $230.88. Gulfport Energy's shares opened at $207.23, with a market capitalization of $4.00 billion, and the company reported Q3 earnings of $3.13 per share, missing consensus estimates, but revenue exceeded expectations.

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation by 45.5% in Q3, now owning 62,221 shares valued at $11.26 million. Despite institutional accumulation, insiders have been net sellers, disposing of approximately $64.6 million worth of shares. Gulfport Energy missed Q3 EPS expectations but beat revenue estimates, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $230.88.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans reduced its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR) by 39.6%, selling 30,024 shares and leaving it with 45,810 shares valued at $9.22 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions, while Gulfport Energy's stock trades around $201.57 with a market cap of $3.89 billion. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $230.88 despite recent insider selling and a Q3 EPS miss.

Caxton Associates LLP reduced its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation by 26.2% in the second quarter, now holding 14,358 shares valued at approximately $2.89 million. Despite this, analyst sentiment remains largely positive, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and a mean price target of $230.88. Insider selling has also occurred, with Director Timothy J. Cutt and Silver Point Capital offloading shares worth millions.

Connecticut-based Silver Point Capital significantly increased its stake in Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) by acquiring an additional 1.7 million shares, valued at an estimated $275.1 million in the third quarter. This move made Gulfport Energy the largest holding in Silver Point's portfolio, representing 49.1% of its 13F assets under management. Gulfport Energy's stock has risen 23% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500, with analysts viewing Silver Point's increased allocation as a strong vote of confidence in the company's long-term value despite its recent surge.

GeoSphere Capital Management has disclosed a new $4 million position in Gulfport Energy Corporation, acquiring 22,000 shares. This move comes as Gulfport Energy's stock hits new highs, driven by strong operational momentum, increasing production, and shareholder returns. The investment highlights investor confidence in the company's improving fundamentals and disciplined management.