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.
8. Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 14.91%
With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) suffered a setback this week after Barclays analyst Eddie Kim downgraded the stock from Equal Weight to Underweight and almost halved its price target from $53 to $28. The analyst expects Nabors to witness outsized activity and pricing declines in the lower 48 states and select international markets over the next year, as a result of the tough macroenvironment amid declining crude oil prices and a weak demand outlook. While the SANAD joint venture with Saudi Aramco is viewed as a potential growth area for the company, there are concerns about the venture’s financial sustainability.
That said, Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) beat forecasts in both earnings and revenue in its Q1 2025 results reported last month. The company also completed the acquisition of Parker Wellbore in March, bolstering its portfolio with complementary businesses.
7. Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 15.41%
Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
The stock of Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) surged earlier this month after the company posted the results for its Q1 2025, reporting an adjusted EPS of $2.37 against expectations of $2.12. However, the company’s revenue of $512.18 million fell below estimates by $18.2 million. Moreover, Vital posted an overall net loss of $18.8 million during the quarter.
Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) also revealed that its hedge position for the remainder of FY 2025 has reduced its near-term price risks, with about 90% of its forecasted oil production swapped at around $71 per barrel WTI. This puts the energy company at a significant advantage during the current market volatility and plunging crude oil prices. So the recent downturn in share price could be a result of investors taking their profits, as well as the slight decline in crude oil price since last week.
6. Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 15.46%
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE) 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) reported mixed results for its Q1 2025 earlier this month, with its $0.07 falling below estimates by $0.02. However, the company’s revenue of $723.37 million managed to top expectations by almost $77 million. Baytex witnessed a 2% YoY increase in production per basic share during the quarter and generated $53 million in free cash, with $30 million returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks.
The share price of Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE) surged last week after the global crude oil prices gained following a trade truce between the U.S. and China. However, the stock has fallen since then, probably due to investors taking their profits and also the slight decline in crude oil price.
5. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 15.74%
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP), together with its subsidiaries, provides drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration and production companies.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) suffered a setback this week after analysts at Citi downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, while also reducing its price target from $25 to $19. The move comes as a result of the bleak outlook faced by the oilfield services industry due to an anticipated decline in rig counts and lower drilling activity. Many major oil producers have reduced their planned capital spending for the year following the plunge in crude oil prices, which will have a significant impact on the oilfield services sector.
Citi analysts have forecasted an 8.5% decline in Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP)’s active rig count, which translates to 13 fewer rigs, coupled with an approximate 10% fall in rates. As a result, the company is expected to witness a 25% reduction in margins over the next few years, which will then lead to a downturn in its EBITDA as well as cash flow.
4. Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 16.82%
Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation, and production of oil and natural gas properties.
Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) reported weaker-than-expected results for its Q1 2025 last week, posting an EPS of $0.1 and falling short of expectations by $0.06. The company’s revenue of approximately $72 million also fell below estimates by just over $1.8 million, besides being down by 5.57% YoY. AMPY posted a net loss of $5.9 million during the quarter, and its average daily production of 17.9 MBoe/d was also down by 3.2% QoQ. Moreover, the company reported a negative free cash flow of $7.2 million in Q1 2025 against a positive FCF of $2.9 million in the previous quarter. The slight decline in crude oil price over the last week may have also affected the company’s share price.
3. Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 17.24%
Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY) is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, development, and production of domestic oil and gas reserves primarily in California and Utah.
The share price of Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY) surged earlier this month after the company reported better-than-expected results for its Q1 2025, reporting an adjusted EPS of $0.12 against the estimated $0.08. Berry’s revenue also increased by 39.31% YoY to $182.65 million, beating expectations by $17.15 million. However, the company reported an overall net loss of $97 million for the quarter.
Berry Corporation (NASDAQ:BRY) revealed that 73% of its oil volumes are hedged for the remainder of 2025 at $74.69 per barrel and 63% are hedged for 2026 at $69.42, putting it at a significant competitive advantage in the current market volatility. So the recent fall in share price could be caused by investors taking their profits, as well as the slight decline in crude oil prices over the last week.
2. Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 18.84%
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) is a leading deepwater exploration and production company with assets in proven basins offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of America, as well as a world-class gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
The stock of Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) gained by over 36% earlier this month after the company revealed that it had commenced export from the GTA project offshore Mauritania and Senegal and was busy lifting its second cargo. However, at the same time, the energy firm posted lower-than-expected results for its Q1 2025, missing forecasts in both earnings and revenue. So the recent downturn in share price could be due to investors taking their profits and finally absorbing the company’s dismal performance in the first quarter. Moreover, the sharp volatility in the global crude oil price over the last week may have also impacted investor sentiment.
1. New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE)
Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 56.6%
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) owns and operates natural gas and LNG infrastructure and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets.
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) plunged to a multi-year low this week after a wide earnings miss, struggling with weak performance across all its segments. The company’s loss of $0.73 per share was significantly worse than the loss of $0.05 per share that analysts had expected, while its revenue also declined by 31.84% YoY to $470.54 million and missed estimates by almost $144 million. New Fortress has been unable to buy LNG at attractive rates to fuel its power-generating operations in Latin America, hurting profits badly and forcing the company to sell off assets to try to remain afloat. The energy firm revealed that it had long-term debt worth $8.9 billion at the end of the first quarter.
Moreover, in another setback for New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE), it was revealed this week that the company has been disqualified from an auction held by the Puerto Rican government to secure temporary power generation.
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