Capital One Southcoast Downgrades Stone Energy (SGY) to Neutral; Prefers W&T Offshore (WTI)

September 17, 2009 9:54 AM EDT

Capital One Southcoast downgrades Stone Energy (NYSE: SGY) from Add to Neutral.

Capital One analyst says, "Share price already above our increased target: Although we are increasing our NAV by $2 to $18, the current SGY price of $18.38 is already 2% above our new target price, and we recommend that investors realize some of their gains in the name. The shares are up 16% this week and 130% since the share offering in June. SGY shares are currently pricing in ~$75 oil & $6.50 gas long term. We believe that W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI), which currently has about 50% upside to our $18 target, offers an attractive way for investors to gain oily Gulf of Mexico exposure (oil makes up about 40% of current production and 54% of YE08 1P)."

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Stone Energy Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, operation, and production of oil and gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico and Appalachia region.


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