EP
EMPIRE PETROLEUM (EP)
NYSE
$2.74+$0.01 (+0.51%)
Price as of Jun 03, 2026 7:56 PM EDT
  • $101.1M
    Market Cap
  • -48.00%
    1-Year Change
  • Oil & Gas E&P
    Industry

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  • Momentum Score: 17
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The World Has Less Than 80 Days of Oil Left in Reserve, and the Clock Is Ticking. These Stocks Win Either Way.

Global oil reserves are being depleted due to Middle East geopolitical conflict, but U.S. midstream energy companies continue to thrive. These businesses profit from transporting and processing energy regardless of oil price fluctuations, making them resilient investments during supply disruptions.

05/22/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Natural Gas Trade That Most US Investors Are Sleeping On

A massive price gap between US natural gas ($3.10/MMBtu at Henry Hub) and European benchmarks ($15.70/MMBtu at TTF) has created a lucrative arbitrage opportunity for US LNG exporters. The spread widened 83% in one month following Iran's March attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan facility, which damaged 17% of Qatar's export capacity. With new US LNG capacity coming online and European storage critically low, companies with LNG export infrastructure are positioned to profit significantly from this structural dislocation.

05/08/2026, 4:30 AM • Investing

Kinder Morgan’s Cash Flow Drives Upside: Potential Swells in Q1

Kinder Morgan (KMI) is well-positioned as a leading natural gas middleman with strong Q1 results showing increased cash, reduced debt, and improved equity. The company has raised dividends for nine consecutive years and is expected to announce larger increases. With natural gas demand growing and institutional buyers outnumbering sellers 2-to-1, analysts project approximately 10% upside from support levels, though project execution risks remain.

04/24/2026, 8:22 AM • Investing

3 Under‑the‑Radar Energy Stocks Quietly Benefiting From Trump's Push to Reshore Supply Chains

The Trump administration's focus on boosting domestic energy production presents opportunities for energy investors. Three stocks are highlighted as beneficiaries: EOG Resources, an exploration and production leader with 97% U.S. operations and a strong dividend history; Kinder Morgan, a major pipeline infrastructure company with $10 billion in growth projects; and MPLX, a midstream company with significant expansion plans and a high dividend yield of 7.9%.

04/18/2026, 8:30 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Pipeline Stocks Quietly Printing Cash While the Energy Sector Soars

Three pipeline companies—Energy Transfer, Enbridge, and Kinder Morgan—generate stable, predictable cash flows from long-term contracts and regulated rate structures, making them reliable income-producing investments regardless of oil price fluctuations. Each company has multi-billion-dollar expansion projects underway through 2030 and maintains consistent dividend growth histories.

03/31/2026, 8:31 AM • The Motley Fool

4 Dividend Energy Stocks to Buy in March

The article recommends four energy sector dividend stocks as reliable income sources despite market volatility. Oneok and Kinder Morgan are highlighted as midstream pipeline companies with strong recurring revenue, Chevron is praised for its diversified operations and 39-year dividend growth streak, and Constellation Energy is positioned to benefit from growing nuclear energy demand for data centers.

03/18/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Xage Security Hits Record Growth by Architecting the Future of Zero Trust for AI and Critical Infrastructure

Xage Security reported 81% year-over-year revenue growth and 102% customer growth, driven by adoption of its Zero Trust platform across critical infrastructure and AI environments. The company launched Zero Trust for AI, secured a strategic partnership with NVIDIA, and closed $15M in equity funding. Expansion includes new leadership hires and partnerships with major system integrators and channel partners globally.

03/18/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

3 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The article recommends three energy stocks for long-term dividend income: Clearway Energy, Chevron, and Kinder Morgan. Clearway Energy offers a 4.7% dividend yield with expected 7-8% annual free cash flow growth through 2030. Chevron, with a 3.9% yield, has 39 consecutive years of dividend increases and expects 10%+ annual free cash flow growth through 2030. Kinder Morgan provides a 3.6% yield with $10 billion in growth projects through 2030 and nine consecutive years of dividend increases.

02/24/2026, 4:31 AM • The Motley Fool

3 High-Yield Pipeline Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

The article recommends three pipeline stocks—Enbridge, Kinder Morgan, and Williams—as ideal long-term dividend investments. These companies benefit from stable, regulated cash flows and have significant expansion projects in their backlogs. With growing energy demand and AI data center electricity needs, they are positioned to deliver steadily rising dividend income for decades.

02/21/2026, 9:07 AM • The Motley Fool

Better Dividend Stock: Oneok vs. Kinder Morgan

Oneok and Kinder Morgan are compared as dividend-paying pipeline stocks. Oneok offers a higher current yield of 5% with expected 3-4% annual dividend growth, making it better for income-focused investors. Kinder Morgan has a 3.7% yield with 9 consecutive years of increases and $20 billion in expansion projects, offering higher growth potential for total returns.

02/15/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Natural Gas Set For Biggest Weekly Price Spike Ever As US Brace For Cold Wave

Natural gas futures surged past $5 per MMBtu, marking a historic 60% weekly gain—the largest since 1990—as a record cold wave grips 40 U.S. states. Production disruptions from freeze-offs could peak at 15 Bcf/d while heating demand surges, creating near-term deliverability risks. Natural gas equities rallied sharply in response to the price spike.

01/23/2026, 9:03 AM • Benzinga

Energy Yields Up to 8.4% While Herd Chases Orinoco Pipe Dream

The article argues against chasing Venezuelan oil opportunities and instead recommends domestic U.S. energy infrastructure plays. It highlights Diamondback Energy as an efficient Permian Basin operator with strong cash flow and shareholder returns, Kinder Morgan as a stable natural gas pipeline toll collector benefiting from AI-driven energy demand, and Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure as a high-yielding closed-end fund offering exposure to energy logistics at a discount to net asset value.

01/07/2026, 1:43 PM • Investing

1 Stock I'd Buy Before EQT In 2026

While EQT Corp is a strong natural gas producer positioned to benefit from growing demand, analyst Matt DiLallo recommends buying Kinder Morgan first in 2026. Kinder Morgan's midstream pipeline business offers more predictable cash flow with 69% from take-or-pay contracts and lower commodity price exposure, compared to EQT's upstream production which faces volatile gas pricing. Both companies stand to benefit from AI data center demand and LNG exports, but Kinder Morgan's stable earnings support a higher 4.3% dividend yield with nine consecutive annual increases expected.

01/03/2026, 10:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Could Buying High-Yield Enterprise Products Partners Today Set You Up for Life?

Enterprise Products Partners, a midstream energy master limited partnership, offers a 6.8% distribution yield with 27 consecutive years of annual increases. The company maintains investment-grade credit ratings and covers its distribution 1.7x with distributable cash flow, making it attractive for income-focused investors seeking reliable, sustainable dividends despite modest growth prospects.

12/29/2025, 8:31 PM • The Motley Fool

Kinder Morgan Stock Might Be Down, but Is It Out?

Kinder Morgan's stock is down year-to-date, but the company shows strong potential with robust growth projects, expanding natural gas infrastructure, and a promising earnings outlook, particularly from 2027-2029.

11/08/2025, 6:07 PM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$2.58
$2.77
$2.73
1-Year Range
$2.44
$6.13
$2.73
Latest Close$2.73
Change
+$0.10 (+3.66%)
Volume132,295
Market Cap$101.1M
Shares Outstanding39.8M
P/E (TTM)-30.64
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$0.08
Enterprise Value$94.3M

Information as of 06/03/2026

Company Profile

EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP
EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP
https://empirepetroleumcorp.com
$101.1M
Market Cap
-$10.5M
Net Income
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
2200 South Utica Place, Tulsa, OK, United States, 74114
539 444 8002

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 Resources Corporation and changed its name to Empire Petroleum Corporation in August 2001. Empire Petroleum Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Key Executives

  • Michael R. Morrisett
  • Matthew E. Watson
  • William West

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions47.9M (56.13%)
  • Insiders19.0M (22.30%)
  • Mutual Funds18.4M (21.57%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)