Gulfport Energy Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Gulfport Energy is an independent natural gas-weighted exploration and production company focused on the exploration, acquisition and production of natural gas, crude oil and NGL in the United States with primary focus in the Appalachia and Anadarko basins. Net daily production for 2025 averaged 1.04 Bcfe per day, primarily consisting of 841.5 MMcfe per day in the Utica and Marcellus and 197.4 MMcfe per day in the SCOOP.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company is strategically expanding its high-quality resource base through targeted discretionary acreage acquisitions and development efforts in the Marcellus and U-development in the Utica, with gross inventory improved by more than 40% since 2022 and total net inventory of roughly 15 years with break-evens below $2.50 per MMBtu. The company returned more than 100% of adjusted free cash flow to shareholders through common stock repurchases during 2025 while maintaining a solid financial position with leverage below 1.0x.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Gulfport competes in the natural gas E&P sector against larger integrated players and regional pure-plays focused on shale development. Key competitors include SandRidge Energy, Comstock Resources, and other Appalachian/SCOOP-focused operators. Gulfport differentiates through asset quality, disciplined capital allocation, and shareholder return focus.
Industry Context
Gulfport Energy Corporation operates in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production.
Key facts
Founded: 1997 · Headquarters: Oklahoma City, US · Employees: 235 · Revenue: $958.1M · Market cap: $4.0B