MLV & Co Sees Better Operating Expenses As Value Driver For Gulfport Energy

In a report published Thursday, MLV & Co analyst Chad Mabry reiterated a Hold rating on

. In the report, MLV & Co noted, “We're becoming more constructive on GPOR and see the stock trading toward our $59 NAV to the extent it continues to regain investor confidence by beating guidance targets. But while the company is advantaged by a top-tier acreage position in the Utica and a strong balance sheet, it is not immune to pricing pressures in the play and will need to address liquidity into 2015. We are maintaining our Hold rating as we see better ways to gain exposure to the Utica at these levels.” Gulfport Energy closed on Wednesday at $48.54.