CTRA Stock and Options Trade Setup — Coterra Energy Inc.
S&P 500 · Oil & Gas (Natural Gas & NGL) · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$20B
Coterra Energy is the best-positioned large-cap natural gas producer for the LNG export and AI data-centre power demand supercycle. Its Marcellus Shale acreage is among the lowest-cost natural gas production in North America, enabling profitability at $2.50/mcf when peers need $3.00+. U.S. LNG export capacity is growing from 14 Bcf/d today to 25+ Bcf/d by 2030, and every new LNG terminal creates structural, price-inelastic demand for domestic natural gas — a multi-decade tailwind for low-cost producers like Coterra. The Permian oil assets provide oil-price upside optionality while the natural gas book provides the secular growth story. Management is committed to returning 50%+ of free cash flow to shareholders, providing a dynamic yield that is among the most attractive in the E&P space.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CTRA against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Natural gas price weakness if LNG export capacity additions are delayed or domestic supply outpaces demand growth
- 2.Permian oil production growth concentrated in a competitive basin with rising breakeven costs for remaining inventory
- 3.Commodity price volatility compressing the free cash flow available for shareholder returns
CTRA Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTRA a good options trade today?+
Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 67/100, ranking it top 25% 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 CTRA's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CTRA's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 63%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CTRA 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 CTRA?+
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 CTRA setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CTRA'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 CTRA 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 CTRA?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CTRA: (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 CTRA outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CTRA currently scores 67.
How does CTRA compare to other Oil & Gas (Natural Gas & NGL) setups?+
CTRA's sector rank and percentile against other Oil & Gas (Natural Gas & NGL) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Oil & Gas (Natural Gas & NGL) 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.
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