In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are losing this week.
The month of May has brought much volatility for the energy sector. Energy stocks soared this month after global crude oil prices bounced back a bit from a multi-year low, as a result of the recent truce between the United States and China and the highly successful visit by President Trump to his allies in the Middle East. However, crude oil has slightly receded since then, and the WTI price is currently hovering around the $62.5 mark. Consequently, energy stocks have also fallen, mostly as a result of investors taking their profits and realizing that despite a temporary surge, prices are expected to remain low due to an abundant supply, especially after the decision by OPEC+ to raise production for the second successive month in June.
Investors are expecting high volatility in global crude oil prices, influenced by factors such as the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, the nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran, the new strategy by OPEC+ to compete for market share instead of stabilizing prices, and the various developments in President Trump’s trade war. This volatility will undoubtedly have its impact on oil and gas firms, many of which have now decided to cut back on capital expenditure for the remainder of the year as a result of the continued uncertainty and a bleak outlook.
The overall energy sector has declined by more than 4% since the beginning of 2025, against gains of just over 1% by the wider market.
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 May 13 to May 20, 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. VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 12.01%
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) is a leading African-focused oil and gas operating company with a strong production and reserve base and a diverse portfolio of assets in Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Canada.
The stock of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) surged earlier this month after the company posted results for its Q1 2025. EGY’s adjusted EPS of $0.06 was in-line with market expectations, while its revenue of $110.33 million beat expectations by over $5 million. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.0625 per share. So the recent decline in share price could be due to profit-taking by investors, as well as the slight decrease in the price of crude oil over the last week.
9. Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:REI)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 14.67%
Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:REI) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality oil and liquids rich assets.
The share price of Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:REI) has fallen after the company posted mixed results for its Q1 2025 earlier this month. REI’s adjusted EPS of $0.06 managed to top expectations by $0.01. However, its revenue declined by 16.31% YoY to almost $79.1 million and fell short of estimates by approximately $0.25 million. Moreover, Ring Energy has updated its guidance for FY 2025, highlighting a 36% reduction in capital spending and a 5% reduction in sales volumes. The slight decline in the price of crude oil over the last week may have also impacted the company’s share price.
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