SandRidge Energy (SD) has been upgraded to “Outperform” as its operational momentum and disciplined cost structure provide resilience against commodity volatility. In the second quarter of 2025, production averaged just under 18 MBoe per day, representing a 19% year-over-year increase in total volumes and a 46% rise in oil output.The company’s first Cherokee development well delivered a robust 2,300 Boe per day initial production rate with 49% oil, reinforcing confidence in reservoir quality and supporting ...