In this article, we will discuss the energy stocks that are gaining this week.
The S&P 500 Energy index gained around 2.5% between November 7 and November 14, while the overall S&P 500 index largely remained flat during the period.
The energy sector received a major boost from the sharp uptick in natural gas prices, which are now hovering at their highest level since December 2022 on the back of record LNG exports and the anticipated increase in demand due to colder weather next month.
Moreover, the International Energy Agency revised its outlook for global oil demand last week, forecasting that the demand for the fossil fuel could continue growing into 2050. This marks a sharp shift from the global energy watchdog’s previous stance, when it estimated a peak in global fossil fuel demand before the end of this decade.
The commodity analysts at Goldman Sachs also followed suit and now expect the global oil demand to grow to 113 million barrels per day in 2040, compared to 103.5 million barrels in 2024. The revision is driven by rising energy needs, as well as the slower-than-expected progress of net-zero policies.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we referred to several stock screeners to identify energy stocks that had surged the most between November 7 and November 14, 2025. We present below the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price surge during this period.
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10. Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 9.9%
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) is a leading independent natural gas producer with operations focused on the development of the Haynesville shale in North Louisiana and East Texas.
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) continued its rally after posting strong results for its third quarter on November 4, with the natural gas producer topping expectations on the back of higher natural gas prices and continued strong drilling results in the Haynesville and Bossier shales. The company also agreed to sell its Shelby Trough assets for $430 million in cash, allowing it to strengthen its balance sheet and reduce debt.
Following a solid Q3 performance, UBS raised its price target on Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) from $14 to $16, but kept a ‘Sell’ rating on its shares.
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) also received a significant boost this week after natural gas prices hit their highest level since December 2022, supported by strong demand for LNG exports and the forecasts of colder weather in early December.
9. BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 10.08%
BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) produces and sells natural gas in the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas and in the Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin of Northeast Pennsylvania.
BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) hit an all-time high after announcing better-than-expected results for its Q3 on November 10, with the company beating estimates in both earnings and revenue. BKV’s total hydrocarbon production increased by 9% YoY during the quarter, primarily due to an increased development pace and scale. Notably, the energy firm announced plans to increase its ownership to 75% in the Power JV, allowing it to consolidate the joint venture, enhance its strategic flexibility, and accelerate growth in its power business.
Following the impressive Q3 results, BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) received significant positive attention from analysts. On November 11, KeyBanc analyst Tim Rezvan raised the firm’s price target on BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) from $25 to $30, while maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating on its shares. Similarly, on the same day, Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino also raised the price target for BKV from $32 to $33 and kept a ‘Positive’ rating on the shares.
Subsequently, on November 13, Barclays analyst Betty Jiang reinstated coverage of BKV Corporation (NYSE:BKV) with an ‘Overweight’ rating and a price target of $32, reflecting an upside potential of 14.5% as of the writing of this piece. On November 15, Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne raised the firm’s price target on BKV from $28 to $32 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.
8. Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:INVX)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 10.23%
Established in 2024 following the merger of Dril-Quip and Innovex Downhole Solutions, Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:INVX) designs and manufactures offshore drilling and production equipment.
Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:INVX) rose to a 52-week high on November 14 when Barclays upgraded the stock from ‘Underweight’ to ‘Equal Weight’, while also increasing its price target from $14 to $20. The analyst stated that the company had streamlined the business and achieved ‘key wins’ since its merger with Dril-Quip last year. Barclays acknowledged Innovex’s consistent free cash flows, while also highlighting its ‘well-timed’ strategic moves, including the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia and the company’s status as the exclusive wellhead partner for OneSubsea.
It needs mentioning that Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:INVX) reported mixed results for its Q3 on November 3, with its adjusted EPS of $0.23 falling short of estimates by $0.06. However, the company’s revenue of $240 million managed to top forecasts by $5 million, besides being up by 58% YoY. Moreover, Innovex’s free cash flow also grew by 82% YoY to $36.52 million.
7. Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 10.5%
Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC) responsibly produces, transports, and markets primarily natural gas and natural gas liquids from existing assets in the United States.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC) announced impressive results for its third quarter on November 3, with the company delivering a YoY increase of approximately 105% in revenue and 157% in free cash flow, demonstrating its ability to generate substantial value in volatile markets. The uptick comes on the back of 36% YoY growth in production, in addition to higher prices. DEC also updated its FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $900 million to $925 million, up from $825 million to $875 million previously.
Following the impressive Q3 performance, Citi analyst Paul Diamond raised the firm’s price target on Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC) from $16 to $17 on November 13, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on its shares. Moreover, the analyst highlighted the company’s strengthening balance sheet, as well as its increasing inorganic growth options.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE:DEC) also received a boost from the recent surge in natural gas prices, with US natural gas futures rising to a multi-year high on the back of cold weather forecasts for December, as well as the record increase in LNG exports.
6. Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 11.1%
Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW), together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore support vessels and marine support services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a fleet of marine service vessels worldwide.
Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) shot up despite reporting a mixed performance for its Q3 on November 10, with the company’s loss per share of $0.02 falling below estimates by $0.43, as a nonrecurring debt expense pushed the company into a net loss. However, its revenue managed to exceed expectations, primarily due to a higher-than-expected average day rate and slightly better-than-anticipated utilization. Tidewater also updated its FY 2025 revenue guidance to $1.33 billion to $1.35 billion, while initiating FY 2026 revenue guidance of $1.32 billion to $1.37 billion.
It is worth mentioning that following the ‘mixed’ Q3 report, Evercore ISI lowered its price target on Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) from $67 to $65, while maintaining an ‘In Line’ rating on its shares. The analyst thinks that Tidewater’s early 2026 outlook ‘feels conservative,’ but acknowledged that the company is currently going through a transitional phase and that the broader industry recovery is pivotal.
5. Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 12.66%
Next on our list of Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week is Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR), an oil sands producer that is actively developing its long-life and low-decline thermal oil assets in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada.
Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR) shot up after it was revealed on November 12 that Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. (WEF) had invested over C$57 million in the company by acquiring 8,703,479 of its common shares. This takes WEF’s total stake to approximately 68.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Greenfire on an undiluted basis.
It is worth mentioning that Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR) announced a C$300 million equity rights offering on November 4 to help fully repay all of its outstanding senior secured notes.
Despite the recent gains, the share price of Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR) has fallen by almost 18% since the beginning of 2025.
4. SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 14.43%
SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and gas properties.
The strong performance followed SandRidge Energy, Inc.’s (NYSE:SD) better-than-expected results for its third quarter on November 5, posting a roughly 32% YoY growth in revenue and a 54% YoY increase in adjusted EBITDA, primarily due to the increased volumes from its prior Cherokee acquisition and development program this year. Moreover, SandRidge announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share to all shareholders as of the November 14 record date, payable on November 28, 2025.
Grayson Pranin, President and CEO of SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE:SD), stated in the company’s Q3 earnings call:
“As we look forward to developing our high-return Cherokee assets this year and into next, we anticipate growing oilier production volumes further. From a timing perspective, we expect to deliver 2 more wells to sales this year with another 2 completions carrying over into next year. This, combined with further drilling, could see production volumes, specifically oil volumes increasing meaningfully above 2025 exit rate levels. At current commodity prices, our operated Cherokee wells have robust returns and breakevens for our planned wells are down to $35 WTI.”
3. Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 16.59%
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR) is an independent exploration and production company dedicated to the Appalachian region.
Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR) jumped despite reporting a lower-than-expected performance for its Q3 on November 10, with the company falling behind estimates in both earnings and revenue. However, INR delivered a 39% YoY growth in total net daily production, benefited by a 70% growth in natural gas production compared to the third quarter of 2024. Moreover, Infinity’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75 million, reflecting confidence in the long-term value of the business.
The robust Q3 output has allowed Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR) to increase its FY 2025 net daily production guidance to 33.5 to 35 MBoe per day, from 32 to 35 MBoe per day previously. Moreover, the company narrowed its development capital budget for the year to $270 million to $292 million, indicating a higher spending level than previously expected.
It is worth noting that on November 12, KeyBanc lowered its price target for Infinity Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:INR) from $22 to $19, but kept an ‘Overweight’ rating on its shares. The lower price target, despite the stronger outlook, reflects Keybanc’s reservations regarding Infinity’s newness, its status as a ‘tweener’ compared to other pure-play oil or natural gas names, and its limited trading liquidity.
2. NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 16.84%
NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC), along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the natural resources business. The company operates through three segments: Coal Mining, North American Mining, and Minerals Management.
NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) reported its Q3 results on November 5, with the company’s revenue growing by 24% YoY to $76.6 million, helped by its contract mining and minerals divisions. EBITDA for the quarter also increased by over 34% YOY to $12.5 million, driven by improvements in all segments and higher natural gas prices. However, NACCO’s net income slid 15% YoY to $13.3 million, but mostly because 2024 got a special boost from a big insurance payout.
NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) continues to strengthen its balance sheet, with total debt outstanding of $80.2 million as of September 30, down from $95.5 million as of June 30 and $99.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The company also outlined a long-term target of $150 million of annual EBITDA in the next 5 to 7 years.
Following the recent uptick, the share price of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) has gained by over 72% since the beginning of 2025.
1. Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE)
Share Price Gains Between Nov 7 – Nov 14: 25.4%
Topping our list of Energy Stocks that Gained This Week is Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE). The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in the Eagle Ford in the United States.
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE) hit a 52-week high after the company announced on November 12 that it had agreed to sell its U.S. Eagle Ford assets to an undisclosed buyer for about $2.305 billion in cash. The assets to be divested produced 82,765 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day in the third quarter and represent the entirety of Baytex’s business in the United States. The strategic move is aimed at strengthening the company’s balance sheet, supporting capital allocation to its highest-return opportunities in western Canada, and positioning it to deliver meaningful shareholder returns.
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE), returning to its roots as a focused Canadian company, also caught the eye of several analysts. On November 13, BMO Capital upgraded the stock from ‘Market Perform’ to ‘Outperform’, while also doubling its price target from C$3 to C$6. Similarly, Scotiabank analyst Kevin Fisk also upgraded BTE from ‘Sector Perform’ to ‘Outperform’, assigning it a price target of C$5.25. Finally, Raymond James also upgraded Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE) from ‘Market Perform’ to ‘Outperform’ and raised its price target from C$3.5 to C$5.5.
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