Range Resources (RRC) stock soared 5.38% during intraday trading on Wednesday, marking a significant upward movement for the energy company.
The rally was primarily driven by the company's disclosure of first-quarter operational data, which showed stronger-than-expected pricing power. Range Resources reported a pre-hedge NGL realized price of $26.62 per barrel, representing a $4.41 premium over the Mont Belvieu benchmark. Additionally, natural gas realized prices, after accounting for basis hedges, exceeded the NYMEX benchmark by $0.18 per Mcf.
Investor sentiment was further boosted by positive analyst action, particularly Mizuho's decision to raise its price target on Range Resources to $55 from $49. This significant increase indicated growing optimism about the company's future prospects and contributed to the buying pressure observed during the trading session.
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