Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) Stock Price & Analysis
Empire Petroleum Corp (EP) fell 3.41% to USD 2.55 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
EP last closed at USD 2.64; the session ranged USD 2.52–2.62 on volume of 14,218 shares. Market capitalization is $101.47M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.41–5.6 (ASE). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.55 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.41% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.64 |
| Open | USD 2.63 |
| Day Range | USD 2.52 – 2.62 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.41 – 5.6 |
| Volume | 14,218 shares |
| Market Cap | $101.47M |
| Exchange | ASE |
Technical Analysis (EP)
Nexqual's technical model rates EP "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.12 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.69) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (EP)
Wall Street analysts rate EP "None", per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
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Earnings (EP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-13 |
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Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EP)
| Total Revenue | $32.90M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -14.50% |
| Gross Margin | +17.11% |
| Operating Margin | -72.54% |
| Profit Margin | -226.46% |
| ROE | -237.38% |
| Debt / Equity | 413.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.59 |
| Total Cash | $8.79M |
| Total Debt | $15.27M |
| Free Cash Flow | $22.07M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EP)
Nexqual rates Empire Petroleum Corp's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -14% YoY (latest Q), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Not yet profitable — scaling phase |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $9M cash vs $15M debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $22M, 67% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -237%, ROA -45.2% |
Ownership (EP)
| Insider Ownership | +63.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +8.04% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.79M |
| Float | 26.88M |
| Short % of Float | +0.01% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Leadership (EP)
Empire Petroleum Corp is led by Michael R. Morrisett (age 61), CEO, COO, President, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| CEO, COO, President, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary & Director | Michael R. Morrisett (age 61) |
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Major Backers & Investors (EP)
Notable institutional backers of Empire Petroleum Corp include Fidelity, &Partners LLC, Verdence Capital Advisors LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fidelity | 0.75% |
| &Partners LLC | 0.28% |
| Verdence Capital Advisors LLC | 0.14% |
| Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC | 0.14% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 3.52% |
| BlackRock | 3.45% |
| Geode Capital | 1.08% |
| State Street | 0.54% |
| Northern Trust | 0.33% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
From Empire Petroleum Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Empire Petroleum Corporation engages in the optimization and development of oil and gas interests in the United States.
- It operates properties in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.