No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 13 Mar 2026.
Kosmos Energy Ltd., founded in 2003, is a Energy company based in Dallas. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SEC (Form 4). Over the twelve months to 18 October 2026, 46 filings were filed, from 22 insiders.
Open-market activity splits into 8 purchases totalling €6.0M and 5 sales totalling €405k; 8 insiders sit on the buying side and 5 insiders on the selling side. The totals do not cover 4 filings with an undisclosed amount. A purchase on the market is a deliberate choice to commit personal money, which is why it draws more attention than a grant. Ogunlesi Adebayo O. filed the largest purchase, €5.2M, on 12 March 2026. On the buying side, the filings list 4 senior executives, 2 finance chiefs and 2 chief executives among the declarants.
Across the 5,816 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 46 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Over the whole record (from 2016), the tally stands at 8 purchases and 17 sales. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 December 2025), the company reported revenue of 1.29 bn USD and net income of -699.8 m USD.
In all, 4 purchases were made within 30 days of a purchase by another insider of the company. When several insiders buy within a few weeks of each other, analysts speak of a cluster purchase. The last purchase on record was published on 13 March 2026, which is 218 days ago. The median gap between a trade and its publication by SEC (Form 4) is 3 days. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at RGC Resources Inc and Empire Petroleum Corp. This summary is built from SEC (Form 4) disclosures alone and does not predict where the share price will go.
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Analysts rate Kosmos Energy Ltd. Hold (neutral), based on 10 analysts. Average price target: US$3.01.
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Kosmos Energy Ltd. (ticker: KOS) is a US-listed independent oil and gas company traded on the NYSE, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 2003, the company was built around a deepwater exploration and development model focused on underexplored basins, initially in West Africa and later along broader Atlantic Margin opportunities. Over time, Kosmos has evolved into a full-cycle upstream producer with a portfolio that balances established oil-producing assets with growth projects tied to gas and LNG.
Kosmos has a single core business line: the exploration, development and production of oil and gas. Its asset base is concentrated in a handful of offshore regions, including Ghana, Mauritania and Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of America. This geographic footprint reflects a specialist position in technically complex offshore environments, where success depends on subsurface expertise, operational execution, capital discipline and strong joint-venture relationships. In Mauritania and Senegal, the company’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project is a key strategic asset, designed to provide long-term gas and LNG exposure. In Ghana, Kosmos remains anchored by the Jubilee field and the TEN complex, which have been central to the company’s production base for years.
From a competitive standpoint, Kosmos is not a supermajor; its edge comes from asset quality, technical know-how in deepwater exploration and the ability to monetize discoveries in regions where infrastructure can be leveraged. The company’s history includes the discovery of the Jubilee field offshore Ghana, a landmark event that helped establish Kosmos as a credible international E&P player. Its strategy has typically combined exploration upside with selective development and portfolio optimization, making it relevant for investors seeking exposure to both reserve replacement and production cash flow.
Recent developments point to active portfolio reshaping and capital allocation discipline. In 2026, Kosmos announced the sale of its production interests in Equatorial Guinea to Panoro Energy, while retaining certain exploration positions in the country. The company also released first-quarter 2026 results, showing ongoing production contributions from Africa and the Gulf of America. More broadly, recent company updates highlight continued work on Ghana drilling programs, progress on GTA ramp-up, and selective infrastructure-led exploration opportunities. For investors in France, Belgium and Switzerland, Kosmos offers a leveraged energy equity profile: exposed to oil and gas prices, but with identifiable catalysts linked to development milestones, asset sales and project execution.
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.29 bn USD | -699.8 m USD | -1.47 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 1.68 bn USD | 189.9 m USD | 0.40 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 1.70 bn USD | 213.5 m USD | 0.44 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 2.25 bn USD | 226.6 m USD | 0.48 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 1.33 bn USD | -77.8 m USD | -0.19 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.