Why These Energy Stocks are Gaining This Week

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1. Stem, Inc. (NYSE:STEM)

Share Price Gains Between Apr. 23 – Apr. 30: 31.93%

Topping our list of Energy Stocks that Surged the Most This Week is Stem, Inc. (NYSE:STEM), a global leader in AI-enabled software and services that empower its customers to plan, deploy, and operate clean energy assets.

Stem, Inc. (NYSE:STEM) reported better-than-expected results for its Q1 2025 this week, reporting an adjusted EPS of -$0.15 and beating estimates by $0.04. The company’s revenue of $32.51 million was also up by 27.65% YoY and topped expectations by $2.45 million. STEM’s net loss narrowed significantly to $25 million from $72.3 million in Q1 2024. Moreover, the company reported its first-ever quarter of positive operating cash flow in Q1, marking a major milestone.

Overall, STEM ranks first on our list of the energy stocks that gained the most this week. While we acknowledge the potential of energy companies, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than STEM but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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