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    CNX Resources (CNX) Faces An Earnings Test On Natural Gas Policy Hopes

    Simply Wall St·07/26/2026 20:11:30
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    CNX Resources (CNX) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its June 2026 quarterly results, where forecasts point to year over year pressure on earnings and revenue, along with new natural gas policy incentives.

    See our latest analysis for CNX Resources.

    At a share price of $34.29, CNX Resources has seen short term share price momentum ease, with the stock down around 11% over three months and year to date. The 5 year total shareholder return of about 183% points to a much stronger longer term experience that investors are weighing against expectations for softer upcoming quarterly results and the potential impact of new natural gas policy incentives.

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    CNX Resources has pulled back despite policy tailwinds and forecasts for softer quarterly numbers. The real test now is whether that combination still tilts the risk reward in favour of new buyers or argues for caution as valuation is unpacked next.

    Most Popular Narrative: 11.7% Undervalued

    CNX Resources most followed valuation narrative places fair value at $38.82 per share, above the last close at $34.29, setting up a clear gap for investors to interpret.

    Favorable policy and regulatory shifts towards cleaner burning natural gas, including programs like 45Z tax credits and renewable energy attribute markets, are creating new, high margin revenue streams (e.g., RMG sales, environmental credits), potentially enhancing both net margins and free cash flow.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that valuation gap for CNX Resources? The core narrative leans on changing gas demand, richer margins and a higher future earnings multiple. Curious which specific earnings, revenue and margin paths are being mapped into that $38.82 figure? The full narrative lays out those assumptions in black and white.

    Result: Fair Value of $38.82 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    However, CNX Resources still faces key pressure points, including uncertainty around realizing environmental tax credits and the risk that expected in basin gas demand growth will not materialize.

    Find out about the key risks to this CNX Resources narrative.

    Next Steps

    With sentiment on CNX Resources finely balanced between concern and optimism, this is a good time to move quickly, review the data, and weigh both sides of the story using the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.