Zacks Research Weighs in on Southwestern Energy’s Q2 2025 Earnings (NYSE:SWN)

Southwestern Energy (NYSE:SWN) – Analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Southwestern Energy in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, April 16th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the energy company will post earnings per share of $0.22 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.23. The consensus estimate for Southwestern Energy’s current full-year earnings is $0.61 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Southwestern Energy’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.31 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.00 EPS and Q1 2026 earnings at $0.37 EPS.

Southwestern Energy (NYSE:SWN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 22nd. The energy company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.29 billion. Southwestern Energy had a return on equity of 11.74% and a net margin of 23.87%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 49.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.26 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Seaport Res Ptn cut Southwestern Energy from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 31st. Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 target price (down previously from $8.00) on shares of Southwestern Energy in a report on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus restated a “hold” rating and issued a $6.60 price target (down from $8.50) on shares of Southwestern Energy in a research note on Tuesday, January 23rd. Mizuho upgraded Southwestern Energy from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $6.00 to $9.00 in a research report on Monday, February 26th. Finally, Scotiabank downgraded Southwestern Energy from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $9.00 to $9.50 in a research report on Thursday, April 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $8.04.

Southwestern Energy Stock Performance

Shares of SWN opened at $7.29 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.13 and a 200-day simple moving average of $6.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.82. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.03 billion, a PE ratio of 5.17 and a beta of 1.12. Southwestern Energy has a 1 year low of $4.57 and a 1 year high of $7.69.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Southwestern Energy

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SWN. Rise Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Southwestern Energy in the first quarter valued at $25,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of Southwestern Energy by 481.1% in the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 4,655 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 3,854 shares in the last quarter. Pingora Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Southwestern Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Southwestern Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in shares of Southwestern Energy by 390.9% during the 4th quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 5,400 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 4,300 shares during the period. 86.97% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Southwestern Energy Company Profile

Southwestern Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States. It operates through two segments, Exploration and Production, and Marketing. The company focuses on the development of unconventional natural gas and oil reservoirs located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Louisiana.