CNXStock and Options Trade Setup — CNX Resources Corporation
NYSE · Energy (Natural Gas E&P — Appalachia) · Moderate-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$5B
CNX Resources is the most disciplined small-cap natural gas E&P in the public market. Management runs an explicit FCF-per-share strategy: maintenance capex only (minimal production growth), with all excess cash flowing to share buybacks at depressed valuations. As a result CNX has retired more than 25% of shares outstanding over the past three years, dramatically improving per-share metrics even with flat production. The Coal Mine Methane segment provides high-margin, environmental-credit-driven revenue that is largely uncorrelated to natural gas prices. The 2026 outlook for U.S. natural gas demand is constructive: AI data center power generation is driving incremental gas-fired generation, LNG export capacity continues expanding, and Appalachian takeaway capacity (MVP completion, NEXUS expansion) is firming up basis differentials. CNX is positioned to benefit from gas-price recovery without taking commodity timing risk. Options are moderately liquid with elevated IVR; both short-dated and earnings-driven setups have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CNX against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Henry Hub natural gas prices remaining range-bound below $3.50/MMBtu through 2026
- 2.Appalachian basis differential widening if Northeast pipeline takeaway tightens
- 3.Coal Mine Methane environmental credit pricing softening as supply scales
CNX Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNX a good options trade today?+
CNX Resources Corporation (CNX) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 65/100, ranking it top 32% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CNX's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CNX's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 60%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CNX trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CNX?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CNX setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CNX's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CNX drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CNX?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CNX: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CNX outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CNX currently scores 65.
How does CNX compare to other Energy (Natural Gas E&P — Appalachia) setups?+
CNX's sector rank and percentile against other Energy (Natural Gas E&P — Appalachia) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Energy (Natural Gas E&P — Appalachia) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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