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Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP)
$2.58-0.55 (-17.57%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Empire Petroleum Corporation engages in the optimization and development of oil and gas interests in the United States.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Empire Petroleum Corporation in the Energy sector is trading at $2.58 with a market capitalization of $109M. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $2.41, remaining 11.6% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.69M↑ | $7.06M↓ | $9.39M↑ | $8.75M↓ | $9.00M |
| Gross Profit | $610,000↑ | -$3.89M↓ | $104,000↑ | -$977,000↓ | $298,000 |
| Operating Income | -$2.99M↑ | -$7.62M↓ | -$3.55M↑ | -$4.90M↓ | -$3.96M |
| Net Income | -$6.64M↑ | -$58.95M↓ | -$3.84M↑ | -$5.06M↓ | -$4.22M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Empire Petroleum Corporation engages in the optimization and development of oil and gas interests in the United States. It operates properties in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana. The company was formerly known as Americomm Res...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$108.63M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.31
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-2019.38%
Volume
Today's trading volume
78,500
Recent News
EP Stock Jumps 16% as Q2 Loss Narrows, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Empire Petroleum's stock climbs as Q2 product revenues rise 27% y/y and its net loss narrows despite lower production and derivative losses.
Sector Update: Energy Stocks Edge Higher Premarket Monday
Energy stocks edged higher premarket Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XL
NRP vs. EP: Which Energy Stock Offers Better Prospects?
Empire Petroleum is gaining momentum with rising production, lower debt and fresh capital, while Natural Resource Partners remains pressured by prolonged weakness in the soda ash markets.
Zacks Initiates Coverage of Empire With Neutral Recommendation
Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Empire as "Neutral." Explore how EP's infrastructure expansion, multi-basin growth opportunities and proprietary technology are balanced by liquidity and execution risks.
Exxon Mobil Lawsuit Tests Orphaned Well Accounting And ESG Risk Perceptions
A new lawsuit alleges Exxon Mobil and Empire Petroleum committed accounting fraud related to orphaned well cleanup costs in New Mexico. The case centers on retirement obligations for 670 oil and gas wells and whether cleanup liabilities were understated. The outcome could influence who ultimately bears the cost for remediation, including public entities and taxpayers. For investors tracking Exxon Mobil, NYSE:XOM, the lawsuit comes at a time when the stock trades around $154.67 and has a...