Empire Petroleum (EP)
XASE:EP
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$2.77 - $6.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.45K
Average Volume (3M)35.68K
Market Cap
$106.84M
Enterprise Value$116.91M
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)-1.69
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 Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-17.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-17.13
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
Shareholder-backed $10M Rights OfferingA fully subscribed $10M rights offering materially improves near-term liquidity and reduces immediate refinancing pressure. This durable capital infusion supports planned development and working capital needs over the next several months, and signals continuing shareholder support for execution of growth initiatives.
Participation In Louisiana Development ProgramExpanding into a resource-rich Louisiana program increases the company’s development pipeline and potential production optionality. Over a multi-month horizon this can raise future production volumes, diversify asset exposure and create operational leverage if projects are executed successfully and wells perform as expected.
Clear Production-based Revenue ModelA straightforward upstream model—per-unit sales of oil, gas and NGLs—gives direct linkage between production increases and revenue. Structurally, this enables scalable cash generation from successful development, and operational improvements (lifting cost cuts or higher recoveries) translate directly into margin upside over months.
Bears Say
Negative Stockholders' EquityEquity turning negative is a structural red flag that curtails financing options and raises the cost of capital. Over a multi‑month horizon negative equity heightens refinancing and covenant risk, limits ability to raise secured debt and constrains strategic flexibility for development or acquisitions.
Inconsistent And Negative Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flows indicate the business is not reliably self-funding. Durably, this forces dependency on external capital or asset sales to fund operations and capex, reducing resilience to commodity swings and increasing the likelihood of repeated financing dilution or constrained reinvestment.
Revenue Decline And Deeper LossesFalling revenue coupled with sharply worsening net margins reflects structural profitability pressure from costs, impairments or low realizations. Over months this erosion undermines retained earnings, reduces capacity to fund development internally and increases reliance on external financing for sustaining or growing production.
Empire Petroleum News
EP FAQ
What was Empire Petroleum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empire Petroleum lowest stock price was $2.77 and its highest was $6.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Empire Petroleum’s market cap?
Empire Petroleum’s market cap is $106.84M.
When is Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empire Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 37 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 69%
Sector Average 69%
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
58.71% Insiders
3.12% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
34.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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