Gulfport Energy SVP Sells 4,745 Shares for $881,087
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Insider Transaction Overview: Gulfport Energy's SVP Lester Zitkus sold 4,745 shares on January 7 for approximately $881,087, aligning with his historical median sale size, indicating a routine insider transaction.
- Transaction Details: The weighted average sale price was $185.69 per share, and while the transaction value appears modest, it remains reasonable within the context of executive compensation, not signaling any negative outlook for the company.
- Financial Performance Highlights: Gulfport's latest quarterly report revealed a net income of $111.4 million for Q3, with adjusted EBITDA of $213.1 million and over $100 million in adjusted free cash flow, demonstrating the company's ability to generate significant cash.
- Share Repurchase Plans: Management reiterated plans to repurchase approximately $325 million in equity throughout the year while maintaining leverage at or below one times, reflecting a strong commitment to capital management and shareholder returns.
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Analyst Views on GPOR
Wall Street analysts forecast GPOR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GPOR is 233.33 USD with a low forecast of 200.00 USD and a high forecast of 264.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 198.780
Low
200.00
Averages
233.33
High
264.00
Current: 198.780
Low
200.00
Averages
233.33
High
264.00
About GPOR
Gulfport Energy Corporation is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company. It is focused on the exploration, acquisition and production of natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquid (NGL) in the United States, with primary focus on the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. Its principal properties are located in eastern Ohio, targeting the Utica and Marcellus formations and in central Oklahoma targeting the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer formations. The Utica covers hydrocarbon-bearing rock formations located in the Appalachian Basin of the United States and Canada. It has about 208,000 net reservoir acres located primarily in Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson and Monroe Counties in eastern Ohio, where the Utica ranges in thickness from 600 to over 750 feet. The SCOOP play mainly targets the Devonian to Mississippian aged Woodford, Sycamore and Springer formations. It has about 73,000 net reservoir acres, located primarily in Garvin, Grady and Stephens Counties.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Gulfport Energy SVP Sells 4,745 Shares for $881,087
- Insider Transaction Overview: Gulfport Energy's SVP Lester Zitkus sold 4,745 shares on January 7 for approximately $881,087, aligning with his historical median sale size, indicating a routine insider transaction.
- Transaction Details: The weighted average sale price was $185.69 per share, and while the transaction value appears modest, it remains reasonable within the context of executive compensation, not signaling any negative outlook for the company.
- Financial Performance Highlights: Gulfport's latest quarterly report revealed a net income of $111.4 million for Q3, with adjusted EBITDA of $213.1 million and over $100 million in adjusted free cash flow, demonstrating the company's ability to generate significant cash.
- Share Repurchase Plans: Management reiterated plans to repurchase approximately $325 million in equity throughout the year while maintaining leverage at or below one times, reflecting a strong commitment to capital management and shareholder returns.
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Gulfport Energy's Zitkus Sells 4,745 Shares for Approximately $881,087
- Insider Selling: Gulfport Energy's senior vice president Lester Zitkus sold 4,745 shares on January 7 through multiple open-market transactions for approximately $881,087, resulting in a 37.76% reduction in his direct holdings.
- Post-Transaction Holdings: After the sale, Zitkus retains 7,821 shares valued at about $1.45 million based on the January 7 market close, indicating he still holds a significant stake in the company.
- Transaction Size Analysis: The 4,745 shares sold exceed Zitkus's recent median sale size of 3,329 shares, suggesting a slightly larger than typical disposition that may reflect a cautious market outlook.
- Company Financial Health: Despite the insider sale, Gulfport Energy's latest quarterly report reveals strong cash generation with a net income of $111.4 million in Q3, and management reiterated plans to repurchase approximately $325 million in equity, demonstrating robust capital management strategies.
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