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Although the revenue and EPS for Comstock (CRK) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Comstock Resources (CRK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago.

Comstock (CRK) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

FRISCO, TX, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) plans to release fourth quarter 2023 results on February 13, 2024 after the market closes and host its quarterly conference call at 10:00 a.m. CT on February 14, 2024 to discuss the third quarter results.

ALTO, CRK and ENR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 4, 2024.

Jerry Jones owns enough stock to control Comstock Resources. Demand for natural gas is still growing, as indicated by bullish forecasts from gas handling equipment suppliers. Supply growth is moderating and storage levels are comfortably below peak levels, suggesting a potential adjustment in natural gas prices.

Haynesville pure play E&P companies face challenges in 2024 due to falling natural gas prices, rising supply and stable demand. Comstock will see cash burn through 2024 as a result of lower natural gas prices and high infrastructure & drilling costs in the Western Haynesville. Production data shows high IP and decline rates in the Western Haynesville.

Comstock Resources stock is down 20% due to warmer weather and high gas storage levels. New LNG plants set to open in 2024-2026 will create new demand for gas. The future investment case for Comstock Resources depends on higher gas prices and potential catalysts in the Haynesville region.

The final edition of my natural gas export playbook has analyzed two companies that didn't make the cut but still poses opportunity to capitalize on LNG exports. Comstock Resources and USA Compression receive an honorable mention for potential growth in the natural gas market. Both companies are small in size that have the ability to outperform if their weaknesses can be properly managed.

The headline numbers for Comstock (CRK) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.