Citing low natural gas prices and dropping three rigs, UBS (NYSE:UBS) has slashed their price target on Southwestern Energy (NYSE:SWN).
"We believe the combo of SWN dropping 3 rigs and low gas prices is a signal it will reduce 2011 capex vs 2010. Thus, we lowered our ‘10 capex by - $100 MM to $2.0 bn, and 2011-12 capex by - $400 MM/year to $1.9 bn & $2.3 bn, respectively. As a result, we reduced our production growth forecast to 23% and 25% in 2011-‘12, (vs. - 30% per annum previously) and lowered our 2011-2012 EPS/CFPS to $2.15/$5.50 and $3.10/$7.45 from $2.20/
$5.70 and $3.25/$7.95, respectively," said UBS.
Southwestern closed on Friday at $33.84, gaining $0.20, or 0.59 percent. UBS lowered their price target on them from $56 to $45.
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