No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 02 Jun 2023.
Callon Petroleum Co belongs to the Energy sector. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). Nothing new has been filed by managers of Callon Petroleum Co in twelve months, the latest record being from 1 April 2024.
Our records for Callon Petroleum Co go back to 2016, with 8 purchases and 22 sales on the open market in total.
In the same sector, recent insider purchases at RGC Resources Inc and Terawulf Inc. also feature in our signals. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
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Callon Petroleum Co. (ticker CPE) was an independent U.S. oil and gas producer listed on the NYSE, until it was acquired by APA Corporation on April 1, 2024 in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion, including debt. For investors looking at SEC Form 4 insider activity, Callon is therefore best understood as a historical issuer whose legacy filings remain relevant for governance and insider-trading analysis prior to the merger. The company was headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its operating footprint was centered on U.S. onshore hydrocarbon exploration and production, with a clear focus on the Permian Basin in West Texas. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/928022/000092802224000031/cpe-20231231.htm?utm_source=openai))
Callon’s business model was that of a conventional upstream E&P company: it explored for, developed, and produced crude oil and natural gas, primarily from high-return shale assets. Over time, the company built a portfolio designed around operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and the continuous improvement of well productivity. Compared with integrated majors, Callon occupied a more specialized niche in the U.S. independent producer universe, where competitiveness depends on reserve quality, drilling economics, and the ability to manage commodity-price volatility. Its strategic value came from its concentrated Permian exposure and its ability to generate production growth from a relatively focused asset base. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/928022/000092802224000031/cpe-20231231.htm?utm_source=openai))
Geographically, Callon was essentially a U.S.-only company, with the Permian Basin as its core operating area. That regional concentration offered scale efficiencies and technical depth, but it also meant heightened sensitivity to local service costs, takeaway capacity, and the oil-price cycle. In market terms, Callon was positioned as a mid-sized independent operator rather than a diversified energy platform, which made it attractive as a consolidation target in a sector that has seen ongoing M&A activity. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/928022/000092802224000031/cpe-20231231.htm?utm_source=openai))
The most important recent corporate development is the completion of the APA acquisition. APA announced the deal in January 2024, shareholder approvals followed in March, and closing occurred on April 1, 2024. Under the merger terms, each Callon share was exchanged for 1.0425 APA shares, and Callon common stock ceased trading on the NYSE after closing. For SEO and investor-content purposes, it is important to note the country as the United States and the former listing venue as the NYSE, while also recognizing that current business disclosures now sit under APA’s reporting perimeter. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1841666/000178403124000003/apa-20231231.htm?utm_source=openai))
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All recommendations| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | 2.34 bn USD | 401.2 m USD | 6.19 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 3.23 bn USD | 1.02 bn USD | 16.47 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 2.05 bn USD | 133.6 m USD | 2.65 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2020 | 1.03 bn USD | -2.53 bn USD | -63.79 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2019 | 671.6 m USD | 67.9 m USD | 2.38 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.