Nitin Kumar

Mizuho | Energy

Nitin Kumar is an analyst from Mizuho specializing in the Energy sector. Ranked #1618 out of 4773 analysts, they have issued 142 stock ratings with a success rate of 88.99% and an average return of 18.69%.

Nitin Kumar has a well-established track record, with 142 ratings issued in the Energy sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 88.99% and an average return of 18.69%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1618

Out of 4773

142

Total Ratings

+88.99%

Success Rate

+18.69%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

CRK

Sep 01, 2026

Target

$20.00

Current

$14.78

Performance

-7.74%

Nitin Kumar rated CRK as Neutral on Sep 01, 2026, setting a price target of 20. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 7.74%.

CRGY

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$16.00

Current

$14.66

Performance

29.96%

On Aug 04, 2026, CRGY was given a Neutral rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 16. The stock rallied from 14.66 to 14.66 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

CVI

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$29.00

Current

$49.66

Performance

48.99%

CVI received a Underperform rating from Nitin Kumar on Aug 04, 2026, aiming for 29. Shares declined 48.99%, matching the cautious outlook.

VLO

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$300.00

Current

$390.42

Performance

26.46%

On Aug 04, 2026, Nitin Kumar published a Neutral outlook on VLO, with a target of 300. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 300.

PBF

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$78.30

Performance

18.83%

Nitin Kumar on Aug 04, 2026 assigned PBF a Neutral rating, with a price target of 65. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 18.83% despite the neutral view.

DINO

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$85.00

Current

$107.84

Performance

22.20%

On Aug 04, 2026, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed DINO with a Neutral rating, targeting 85. Market strength beyond 107.84 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

TTE

Jul 20, 2026

Target

$103.00

Current

$91.89

Performance

13.73%

TTE was rated Outperform by Nitin Kumar on Jul 20, 2026, with a price objective of 103. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 11.11 to the target.

SHEL

Jul 20, 2026

Target

$98.00

Current

$96.77

Performance

12.26%

On Jul 20, 2026, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on SHEL with a Neutral rating and target of 98. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 12.26%.

BP

Jul 20, 2026

Target

$51.00

Current

$46.10

Performance

9.76%

Nitin Kumar issued a Outperform recommendation for BP on Jul 20, 2026, price target set at 51. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 46.1.

XOM

Jul 09, 2026

Target

$170.00

Current

$166.02

Performance

20.78%

On Jul 09, 2026, XOM was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 170. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 20.78%.

PARR

Jul 09, 2026

Target

$80.00

Current

$84.65

Performance

29.16%

Nitin Kumar rated PARR as Outperform on Jul 09, 2026, setting a price target of 80. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 29.16% toward the price target of 80.

COP

Jul 07, 2026

Target

$146.00

Current

$137.35

Performance

26.66%

On Jul 07, 2026, COP was given a Outperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 146. The stock rallied 26.66% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 146 and validating the bullish stance.

AR

Jun 25, 2026

Target

$57.00

Current

$38.43

Performance

11.39%

AR received a Outperform rating from Nitin Kumar on Jun 25, 2026, aiming for 57. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 38.43 to 38.43, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

MUR

May 27, 2026

Target

$44.00

Current

$38.50

Performance

7.99%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar published a Neutral outlook on MUR, with a target of 44. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 44.

OXY

May 27, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$61.46

Performance

8.03%

Nitin Kumar on May 27, 2026 assigned OXY a Outperform rating, with a price target of 75. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 8.03%.

PR

May 27, 2026

Target

$27.00

Current

$23.78

Performance

23.02%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed PR with a Outperform rating, targeting 27. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 23.78 to 23.78.

TALO

May 27, 2026

Target

$18.00

Current

$17.68

Performance

22.95%

TALO was rated Neutral by Nitin Kumar on May 27, 2026, with a price objective of 18. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 17.68.

OVV

May 27, 2026

Target

$75.00

Current

$63.69

Performance

14.47%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on OVV with a Outperform rating and target of 75. The stock’s climb of 14.47% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

GPOR

May 27, 2026

Target

$252.00

Current

$173.25

Performance

1.70%

Nitin Kumar issued a Outperform recommendation for GPOR on May 27, 2026, price target set at 252. The target of 252 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

PSX

May 27, 2026

Target

$212.00

Current

$259.47

Performance

48.58%

On May 27, 2026, PSX was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 212. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 48.58%.

CHRD

May 27, 2026

Target

$175.00

Current

$152.01

Performance

13.69%

Nitin Kumar rated CHRD as Outperform on May 27, 2026, setting a price target of 175. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 13.69% toward the price target of 175.

CNX

May 27, 2026

Target

$42.00

Current

$35.91

Performance

6.43%

On May 27, 2026, CNX was given a Neutral rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 42. The stock rallied from 35.91 to 35.91 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

CRC

May 27, 2026

Target

$87.00

Current

$56.75

Performance

-5.02%

CRC received a Outperform rating from Nitin Kumar on May 27, 2026, aiming for 87. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 5.02% below expectations.

CVX

May 27, 2026

Target

$230.00

Current

$214.01

Performance

17.33%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar published a Outperform outlook on CVX, with a target of 230. Shares gained 17.33%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 230.

DK

May 27, 2026

Target

$60.00

Current

$76.10

Performance

76.81%

Nitin Kumar on May 27, 2026 assigned DK a Outperform rating, with a price target of 60. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 76.81%.

DVN

May 27, 2026

Target

$68.00

Current

$50.23

Performance

13.46%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed DVN with a Outperform rating, targeting 68. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 50.23 to 50.23.

EOG

May 27, 2026

Target

$157.00

Current

$147.36

Performance

9.72%

EOG was rated Neutral by Nitin Kumar on May 27, 2026, with a price objective of 157. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 147.36.

FANG

May 27, 2026

Target

$240.00

Current

$204.97

Performance

6.29%

On May 27, 2026, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on FANG with a Outperform rating and target of 240. The stock’s climb of 6.29% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

MPC

May 27, 2026

Target

$284.00

Current

$395.93

Performance

60.26%

Nitin Kumar issued a Neutral recommendation for MPC on May 27, 2026, price target set at 284. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 284.

MTDR

May 27, 2026

Target

$77.00

Current

$61.05

Performance

16.33%

On May 27, 2026, MTDR was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 77. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 16.33%.

CTRA

Mar 17, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$32.56

Performance

-1.30%

Nitin Kumar rated CTRA as Outperform on Mar 17, 2026, setting a price target of 43. Shares have remained stable near 32.56, leaving the 43 target still in play.

RRC

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$48.00

Current

$41.15

Performance

13.02%

On Dec 12, 2025, RRC was given a Outperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 48. The stock rallied 13.02% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 48 and validating the bullish stance.

APA

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$22.00

Current

$44.73

Performance

72.50%

APA received a Underperform rating from Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025, aiming for 22. Shares declined 72.50%, matching the cautious outlook.

EQT

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$68.00

Current

$54.07

Performance

-2.70%

On Dec 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar published a Outperform outlook on EQT, with a target of 68. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 54.07.

DEC

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$27.00

Current

$14.81

Performance

3.28%

Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025 assigned DEC a Outperform rating, with a price target of 27. The recommendation remains pending validation as shares consolidate around 14.81.

BKV

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$36.00

Current

$24.23

Performance

-14.62%

On Dec 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar reaffirmed BKV with a Outperform rating, targeting 36. Shares slid 14.62% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

EXE

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$142.00

Current

$94.83

Performance

-15.92%

EXE was rated Outperform by Nitin Kumar on Dec 12, 2025, with a price objective of 142. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 94.83.

VTLE

Nov 12, 2025

Target

$21.00

Current

$17.92

Performance

4.80%

On Nov 12, 2025, Nitin Kumar initiated coverage on VTLE with a Neutral rating and target of 21. The stock’s lack of movement around 17.92 aligned with a cautious approach.

CIVI

Nov 12, 2025

Target

$55.00

Current

$27.38

Performance

-1.79%

Nitin Kumar issued a Outperform recommendation for CIVI on Nov 12, 2025, price target set at 55. The target of 55 remains in play, though confirmation will depend on future moves.

HES

Jul 02, 2025

Target

$153.00

Current

$148.97

Performance

3.80%

On Jul 02, 2025, HES was evaluated by Nitin Kumar, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 153. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 148.97.

MRO

Sep 16, 2024

Target

$32.00

Current

$28.55

Performance

7.09%

Nitin Kumar rated MRO as Neutral on Sep 16, 2024, setting a price target of 32. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 7.09% to 28.55, revealing unexpected momentum.

CHK

Sep 16, 2024

Target

$105.00

Current

$81.46

Performance

11.50%

On Sep 16, 2024, CHK was given a Outperform rating by Nitin Kumar, with a target price of 105. The stock rallied 11.50% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 105 and validating the bullish stance.

SWN

May 13, 2024

Target

$10.00

Current

$7.11

Performance

-2.20%

SWN received a Neutral rating from Nitin Kumar on May 13, 2024, aiming for 10. Shares remained flat at 7.11, aligning with the neutral rating.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Nitin Kumar?

Nitin Kumar is an analyst from Mizuho specializing in the Energy sector.

What is Nitin Kumar's success rate?

Nitin Kumar currently has a success rate of +88.99%.

How many ratings has Nitin Kumar issued?

Nitin Kumar has issued 142 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Nitin Kumar's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +18.69%.

What is Nitin Kumar's ranking?

Nitin Kumar is ranked #1618 out of 4773 analysts.

What types of ratings does Nitin Kumar give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Nitin Kumar?

You can follow Nitin Kumar by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Nitin Kumar?

Their latest rating was a Hold on CRK issued on 2026-09-01.

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