Empire Petroleum (EP)
XASE:EP
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EP Stock Chart & Stats
$3.00
-$0.10(-1.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.00
-$0.10(-1.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.41 - $6.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.45K
Average Volume (3M)35.68K
Market Cap
$105.05M
Enterprise Value$111.53M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.17
Shares Outstanding39,792,206
10 Day Avg. Volume42,900
30 Day Avg. Volume35,683
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-22.48
Price to Sales (P/S)3.03
P/FCF Ratio-25.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.91
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Successful $10M Fully Subscribed Rights OfferingA fully subscribed $10M rights offering meaningfully strengthens the company’s near-term capital base and signals shareholder willingness to fund operations. This durable liquidity reduces immediate refinancing risk and supports planned development activity and working capital over coming months.
At‑the‑market Equity Sales Program (up To $30M)Having an approved ATM program provides flexible, discretionary access to equity capital without a firm issuance obligation. That structural funding optionality improves the company's ability to respond to sustained cash needs or to opportunistically fund capex and development over the next several months.
Participation In New Louisiana Development ProgramExpanding into a resource‑rich Louisiana development program diversifies and deepens the asset base, providing a lasting avenue to increase production and reserves. If executed, this enhances long‑term production profile and organic growth potential beyond short‑term commodity swings.
Bears Say
Sustained Negative ProfitabilityDeep, persistent losses and negative margins indicate the core upstream operations and/or non‑operating charges are not covering costs. Over a multi‑month horizon this undermines the firm’s ability to self‑fund, pressures margins, and makes recovery dependent on structural cost cuts or sustained higher commodity realizations.
High Leverage Relative To EquityElevated debt versus a thin equity base materially limits financial flexibility and increases refinancing and covenant risk. This structural leverage amplifies cash‑flow volatility from commodity cycles and constrains the company’s ability to invest in development without recurring external funding.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative OCF and FCF mean the business cannot self‑fund capex or debt service from operations. Over 2–6 months this makes the company reliant on equity/debt raises to maintain operations, increasing dilution risk and limiting the ability to sustainably grow production or reduce leverage.
Empire Petroleum News
EP FAQ
What was Empire Petroleum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Petroleum lowest stock price was $2.41 and its highest was $6.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Petroleum’s market cap?
Empire Petroleum’s market cap is $105.05M.
When is Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Empire Petroleum’s earnings last quarter?
Empire Petroleum released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported -$0.184 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.184.
Is Empire Petroleum overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Empire Petroleum’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Empire Petroleum pay dividends?
Empire Petroleum pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Empire Petroleum dividends here
What is Empire Petroleum’s EPS estimate?
Empire Petroleum’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Empire Petroleum have?
Empire Petroleum has 39,792,206 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empire Petroleum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empire Petroleum reported an EPS of -$0.184 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.452%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Empire Petroleum?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Empire Petroleum Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
EP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $5.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-277.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-36.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Empire Petroleum
Empire Petroleum (EP) is an independent oil and gas company primarily engaged in the exploration, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties across various regions. The company operates in the upstream sector, focusing on optimizing its portfolio of assets to maximize efficiency and profitability. EP is committed to employing innovative technologies and practices to enhance recovery rates and reduce operational costs, while also adhering to environmental standards.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
65.11% Insiders
2.84% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
28.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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