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Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP)
$2.67+0.06 (+2.30%)
After Hours$2.69+0.02 (+0.75%)· Last close Jun 29
Empire Petroleum Corporation engages in the optimization and development of oil and gas interests in the United States.
Historical Price
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50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Empire Petroleum Corporation in the Energy sector is trading at $2.67 with a market capitalization of $109M. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $2.41, remaining 15.8% 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 35/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
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
80,404
Recent News
NRP vs. EP: Which Energy Stock Offers Better Prospects?
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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...
Lawsuit claims Exxon Mobil, Empire Petroleum defrauded taxpayers in orphan well scheme
Abandoned oil and gas wells present a potential billion-dollar problem for taxpayers. A Colorado accountant and a Taos-based data analyst have put forth a lawsuit that shows, they believe, one way to hold even the largest oil and gas companies accountable for the cleanup costs being pushed onto the state. Greg Rogers and Theron Horton have alleged two companies — including one of the top ...
Empire Petroleum (EP) To Participate in Louisiana Oil and Gas Development Program
Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) is included among the 8 Best Oil and Gas Penny Stocks to Buy Now. Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) is a conventional oil and natural gas producer with a main focus in the US onshore. Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) announced on March 18 that it had elected to participate in a new […]