Chord Energy Corp.
- CHRD · Nasdaq
- Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
- Houston, TX
- 676 employees
- CIK 0001486159
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
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Michael Lou Chord Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-11-04 - Daniel E. Brown President and CEO 4, 2026-08-24
- Michael H. Lou President and CEO 4, 2026-07-24
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Richard N. Robuck EVP, CFO and Treasurer 4, 2026-03-16 -
Lara J. Kroll SVP & Chief Accounting Officer 4, 2026-03-05 - Shannon Browning Kinney EVP, CAO, GC & Corp Secretary 4, 2026-08-12
What leadership is saying
“Chord’s operational momentum continues and the team delivered solid results in the third quarter”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 4, 2026
Chord Energy Corp is a U.S. public company in crude petroleum & natural gas (SIC 1311), headquartered in Houston, TX. It trades as CHRD on Nasdaq. Revenue was $4.9B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -7.1% from the year before. It reported about 676 employees. Michael Lou is Chord Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.9B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $5.3B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $3.9B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $3.6B 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $1.6B 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Operating income | $197M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $1.1B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $1.3B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $1.6B 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $809M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| SG&A | $126M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $206M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $126M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $209M 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $80.7M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
| Net income | $44.5M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $849M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $1.0B 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $1.9B 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $320M 10-K, 2024-02-26 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Lou | Chord Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-11-04 |
| Daniel E. Brown | President and CEO | 4, 2026-08-24 |
| Michael H. Lou | President and CEO | 4, 2026-07-24 |
| Daniel Brown | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and Chief Executive Officer of Chord Energy | DEF 14A, 2026-03-19 |
| RICHARD ROBUCK EVP and CFO at Chord Energy | Named in proxy bio: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-19 |
| Richard N. Robuck | EVP, CFO and Treasurer | 4, 2026-03-16 |
 DARRIN HENKE EVP & COO at Chord Energy | Named in proxy bio: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | DEF 14A, 2026-03-19 |
| Lara J. Kroll SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at Chord Energy | SVP & Chief Accounting Officer | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| Shannon Browning Kinney | EVP, CAO, GC & Corp Secretary | 4, 2026-08-12 |
| Darrin J. Henke | EVP and COO | 4, 2026-05-18 |
| Susan Cunningham | Board member (per proxy) bio: Board Chair | DEF 14A, 2026-03-19 |
| Susan M. Cunningham | Board Chair | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| Anne Taylor | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| Douglas E. Brooks | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| Hilary Foulkes | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
| Ian Dundas | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-26 |
What Chord Energy Corp does
Chord Energy Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (together with our consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company,” “Chord,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is an independent exploration and production (“E&P”) company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, NGL and natural gas primarily in the Williston Basin with limited non-operated interests in the Marcellus Shale. Our mission is to responsibly produce hydrocarbons while exercising capital discipline, operating efficiently, improving continuously and providing a fun and rewarding environment for our employees.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 53.2 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $5.5B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 26, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending December 31, 2025) | 10-K, February 26, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 19, 2026 (filed March 19, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 19, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Houston, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Samantha McKinney Director | Sale | 9,750 | $1.5M | Form 4, September 2, 2026 |
| August 21, 2026 | Daniel E. Brown President and CEO | Sale | 13,704 | $2.1M | Form 4, August 24, 2026 |
| August 11, 2026 | Shannon Browning Kinney EVP, CAO, GC & Corp Secretary | Sale | 4,019 | $563K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| August 10, 2026 | Samantha McKinney Director | Sale | 2,200 | $300K | Form 4, August 12, 2026 |
| August 7, 2026 | Douglas E. Brooks Director | Sale | 8,000 | $1.1M | Form 4, August 7, 2026 |
| July 23, 2026 | Michael H. Lou EVP, CSO, and CCO | Sale | 10,000 | $1.4M | Form 4, July 24, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Darrin J. Henke EVP and COO | Sale | 1,276 | $186K | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | Douglas E. Brooks Director | Sale | 8,000 | $1.1M | Form 4, May 11, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-10-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-01
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-02-25
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-09-30
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-09-17
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Chord Energy Corp
- What does Chord Energy Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Chord Energy Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (together with our consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company,” “Chord,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is an independent exploration and production (“E&P”) company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, NGL and natural gas primarily in the Williston Basin with limited non-operated interests in the Marcellus Shale. Our mission is to responsibly produce hydrocarbons while exercising capital discipline, operating efficiently, improving continuously and providing a fun and rewarding environment for our employees."
- What is Chord Energy Corp's revenue?
- $4.9B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- Is Chord Energy Corp profitable?
- Chord Energy Corp reported net income of $44.5M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Chord Energy Corp have?
- About 676 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Chord Energy Corp?
- Michael Lou, Chord Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed November 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Chord Energy Corp?
- Richard N. Robuck, EVP, CFO and Treasurer, as named in a 4 filed March 16, 2026.
- Where is Chord Energy Corp headquartered?
- Houston, TX.
- What is Chord Energy Corp's stock ticker?
- CHRD on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Chord Energy Corp in?
- Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, SIC code 1311.
- What is Chord Energy Corp's website?
- chordenergy.com.
- When does Chord Energy Corp report earnings next?
- February 4, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Chord Energy Corp a public company?
- Yes. Chord Energy Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001486159 and trades as CHRD.
- Who audits Chord Energy Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Houston, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Chord Energy Corp are outstanding?
- 53.2 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is Chord Energy Corp's public float?
- $5.5B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- How many business segments does Chord Energy Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- When is Chord Energy Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 19, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 19, 2026.
- Have Chord Energy Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 14, 2025, officers and directors reported 15 open-market sales worth about $12.1M and 1 purchase worth about $107K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Samantha McKinney (Director) sold 9,750 shares on September 1, 2026.