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Why These Energy Stocks Are Losing This Week

Published on April 30, 2025 at 12:37 am by Sultan Khalid in Hedge Funds, Industries, Market Movers, News

In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are losing this week.

After a slight uptick, the global crude oil price fell again over the last week, declining by a little more than 5%. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price is currently hovering just under $60, painting a bleak outlook for the global oil industry. Investors are bracing for OPEC+ to boost output, amid worries that President Trump’s tariffs would hit the global economy and slow demand for the fuel.

Further adding to investor concerns, a major UK oil and gas company unveiled its Q1 2025 earnings this week, reporting a deeper-than-expected 48% drop in net profit on weaker refining and gas trading. The energy market is also awaiting two American oil supermajors to report their earnings later this week, which will present a clearer picture of the sector and its projections going forward.

A sector that has been hit particularly hard by the declining crude price is that of oilfield services, which expects a sharp decline in drilling activity going forward if prices remain at current levels. It must be mentioned that short interest in the energy sector reached 2.58% in March compared to 2.52% in February, with the most shorted industry within the sector being Oil & Gas Equipment & Services. This was primarily due to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminum imports, which have raised costs and decreased margins for a sector that is already bracing for a slowdown in activity in the coming months.

Our Methodology

To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have fallen the most between April 22 to April 29, 2025. The following are the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price decline during this period.

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10. YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 5.67%

YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) is an energy company that engages in the oil and gas upstream and downstream activities in Argentina.

The recent downturn in the share price of YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) seems to be due to investors taking their profits. The stock surged by almost 22% earlier this month as a result of HSBC upgrading its rating from ‘Reduce’ to ‘Hold’, raising its price target to $33 from $21 previously. The financial corporation attributed the move to an improved outlook for Argentina’s economy, energy sector, and YPF’s internal restructuring plan.

It must be noted that despite the recent decline in share price, YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) ranks among the Top 15 Energy Companies With the Highest Upside Potential.

9. Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 5.79%

Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB) is a leading global provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products for the oil and gas industry.

Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB) reported its Q1 2025 results last week, reporting an adjusted EPS of $0.14 and falling below expectations of $0.15. The company’s revenue of $123.6 million was also down by 4.67% YoY and missed forecasts by $1.18 million. That said, CLB’s free cash flow for the quarter was up by over 50% YoY, and it managed to reduce its net debt by $4.9 million. The company also repurchased over 131,000 shares of its stock, valued at $2 million.

8. Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 6.12%

Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) is a conventional oil and natural gas producer with a main focus in the US onshore.

Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) stock surged by over 25% earlier this month after the company announced its Q4 2024 results, reporting net production volumes of 1,581 barrels of oil per day, up 22% from the same period in 2023. So the recent downturn could be due to investors booking their profits. Also, despite a sharp uptick in production, EP posted a $16.2 million net loss for FY 2024, against a net loss of $12.5 million the year before.

7. Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE:BRN)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 6.3%

Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE:BRN) is engaged in oil and natural gas development, production, and sales in Canada and the US.

Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE:BRN) has been going through some leadership uncertainties recently due to an ongoing hostile takeover attempt by certain shareholders, thus threatening company stability. However, BRN recently announced that Glass Lewis, an independent proxy advisory firm, has resoundingly rejected the Sherwood Group’s efforts to take control of the company and declared the removal of Barnwell directors Ken Grossman, Josh Horowitz, and Alex Kinzler to be unwarranted. The company also reiterated that its current Board and management have already implemented significant operational improvements, including cost reductions, divestitures, and a leadership transition.

6. Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 6.36%

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) reported mixed results for its Q1 2025 last week, posting an adjusted EPS of $0.51 and topping expectations by $0.04. However, the company’s revenue of $6.43 billion slightly fell below estimates by $74.62 million. Moreover, BKR has flagged a potential impact on its annual core profit of between $100 million and $200 million due to the ongoing tariff war.

That said, Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) generated $454 million in free cash flow during Q1 and returned a hefty $417 million of this to its shareholders, including $188 million of share repurchases.

5. Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:OBE)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 6.45%

Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:OBE) is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer with a well-balanced portfolio of high-quality assets producing over 39,000 boe per day.

The stock of Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:OBE) recently took a hit after RBC Capital downgraded the stock to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of C$10, down from C$12 previously. According to the analyst, OBE is currently navigating through a challenging macroeconomic environment and remains in the process of assessing its FY 2025 development plans and longer-term strategic direction following its transaction with InPlay Oil.

4. Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 8.19%

Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is among the largest companies in Colombia and one of the leading integrated energy groups on the American continent, present in nine countries.

Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) recently suffered a setback after the global oil giant, Shell, pulled out of three offshore gas projects in Colombia’s Caribbean that it owns together with the Colombian state-run oil company. Shell’s exit aligns with its global portfolio strategy and management, while Ecopetrol is now evaluating options to sustain these projects over time.

The share price of Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) has plunged by over 36% since the beginning of 2025.

3. HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 9.53%

HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and NGL reserves.

HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) took a hit earlier this month after Bank of America initiated its coverage with an Underperform rating and a price target of $10, based on the bank’s cautious view of the overall oil industry. The stock has once again been downgraded by BoA this week, and its price target has been reduced even further to $8. This comes as a result of the analyst lowering the Q2-Q4 2025 WTI oil deck to $57 per barrel from $64.50, and noting that the HPK’s house view anticipates the biggest negative impact on oil prices in Q2.

2. EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 9.55%

EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR) is an upstream energy company focused on oil and gas properties in the Permian basin.

EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR) recently reported its FY 2024 results, posting total revenue of $19.4 million. The company’s annual net loss came in at $9.1 million, and its quarterly performance varied significantly throughout the year, with only Q3 showing profitability.

That said, while the rest of the oil industry was rattled by a sharp decline in global crude prices earlier this month, EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR) surged by over 29% after the company revealed that it had contractually hedged approximately 70% of its oil production, receiving between $70.1 to $70.5 per barrel.

1. AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA)

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 22 and Apr. 29: 9.81%

Topping our list of Energy Stocks that Fell the Most This Week is AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA), a company that is contributing to securing Italy’s and Europe’s energy future by delivering immediate, reliable natural gas while advancing renewable natural gas solutions.

Despite the recent decline, the stock of AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) has surged by more than 57% over the last month after the company announced in March that it had received all authorizations necessary to initiate production at the Longanesi Field. Anna also recently revealed that it had already signed a multi-year gas sales agreement for its share of the field’s production with Shell Energy Europe Ltd, which will contribute significantly to the company’s revenue in the future. So the recent downturn in share price could be a result of investors booking their profits.

Overall, AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) ranks first on our list of the energy stocks that lost 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 ANNA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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Why These Energy Stocks Are Losing This Week

Published on April 30, 2025 at 12:37 am by Sultan Khalid in Hedge Funds, Industries, Market Movers, News

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10. YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF)

9. Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB)

8. Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP)

7. Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE:BRN)

6. Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR)

5. Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:OBE)

4. Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC)

3. HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK)

2. EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR)

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10. YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF)

9. Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:CLB)

8. Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP)

7. Barnwell Industries, Inc. (NYSE:BRN)

6. Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR)

5. Obsidian Energy Ltd. (NYSE:OBE)

4. Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC)

3. HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK)

2. EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:EONR)

1. AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA)

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