From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-31 09:28:00

Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund released its Q4 2024 investor letter, reporting a -2.39% return, underperforming the Russell Midcap Value Index. Value stocks lagged behind growth stocks in 2024. The fund highlighted Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) as a key stock, with shares closing at $2.22 on March 28, 2025.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) is an offshore exploration company, with a one-month return of -11.20% and a 62.12% loss over the last 52 weeks. Hotchkis & Wiley sees potential in KOS due to its LNG assets and exploration capabilities. The stock is viewed as undervalued despite recent performance challenges.

Hotchkis & Wiley Mid-Cap Value Fund believes Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) has a competitive advantage in offshore exploration. The stock was impacted by rumors of acquiring Tullow Oil, which affected performance but rebounded. The fund sees KOS as undervalued and still holding potential for future growth in the energy sector.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 27 funds holding it in Q4 2024. While KOS has investment potential, hedge funds believe AI stocks offer greater returns in a shorter time frame. Investors looking for promising AI stocks can explore options trading at discounted earnings ratios.



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