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$2.71 - $6.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.45K
Average Volume (3M)35.68K
Market Cap
$102.42M
Enterprise Value$112.30M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.11
Shares Outstanding36,842,583
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 Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-16.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-16.46
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
Ongoing Access To Equity Capital (ATM)An approved $30M ATM program gives Empire flexible, discretionary access to equity capital over time, enabling the company to fund working capital, drill programs or repay maturing obligations without urgent one-off raises. That optionality materially reduces short-term liquidity stress and supports execution over coming quarters.
Fully Subscribed $10M Rights OfferingA fully subscribed rights offering demonstrates tangible shareholder support and immediately bolstered the company’s capital base. This non-debt capital strengthens near-term liquidity, lowers immediate refinancing pressure, and provides funding to sustain operations and prioritized investments over the next several months.
Strategic Expansion Into Louisiana ProgramParticipation in a Louisiana development program expands Empire’s operational footprint in a resource-rich region, which can raise future production and reserves. Over a multi-month horizon, successful development could improve scale, lift production volumes and diversify the company’s geographic asset base.
Bears Say
Negative Stockholders' EquityNegative equity is a persistent structural weakness that constrains borrowing capacity, elevates creditor and covenant risk, and diminishes financial flexibility. It increases reliance on external capital and limits the company’s ability to absorb future operating shocks or fund development without dilutive or costly financing.
Inconsistent, Negative Operating Cash FlowThe shift to negative and inconsistent operating cash flow indicates the business is not reliably self-funding its operations or investments. Persistently negative free cash flow forces dependence on external financing or asset sales, raising execution risk and making capital planning and debt servicing more fragile.
Deteriorating Profitability And Revenue DeclineA sharp deterioration in revenue and widening losses reflect weak earnings quality and potential cost or impairment pressures. Persistent negative margins reduce internal cash generation, increase the probability of further write-downs, and undermine the sustainability of operations absent structural improvements.
Empire Petroleum News
EP FAQ
What was Empire Petroleum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Petroleum lowest stock price was $2.71 and its highest was $6.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Petroleum’s market cap?
Empire Petroleum’s market cap is $102.42M.
When is Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Empire Petroleum’s earnings last quarter?
Empire Petroleum released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported -$1.69 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$1.69.
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 36,842,583 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empire Petroleum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empire Petroleum reported an EPS of -$1.69 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.294%.
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 73%
Sector Average 73%
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
-177.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-46.82%
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
70.32% Insiders
3.05% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
23.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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