Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) surged 7.66% on Monday, closing at $2.39 per share as investors prep for its upcoming earnings release on August 4, 2025. The company aims to produce between 66,000 and 72,000 barrels of oil per day for Q2 and 70,000 to 80,000 for the full year.

Despite its recent gains, Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) reported a net loss of $110.6 million in Q1, a sharp contrast to the $91.7 million net income in the same period last year. Total revenues and other income also dropped by 31% to $290 million.

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