11 Best Performing Energy Stocks So Far In 2025

3. National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG)

YTD Share Price Gains as of Feb. 28: 22.56%

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) is a diversified energy company that operates an integrated collection of natural gas assets across four business segments – Exploration & Production, Pipeline & Storage, Gathering, and Utility.

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) reported a revenue of $549.48 million in Q1 2025, down almost 4.6% YoY and missing analysts’ estimates by $87.73 million. However, the company’s adjusted EPS of $1.66 was above market expectations. Moreover, it reported a 35% YoY jump in its Pipeline & Storage income primarily due to the settlement of the Supply Corporation rate case, which led to increased rates. NFG also repurchased $34 million of shares during the quarter and is making smooth progress towards the completion of its $200 million share buyback program that it authorized in March 2024.

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) boasts a robust balance sheet and generated a little over $220 million in operating cash flow in Q1 2025. The company currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share and has stretched its dividend growth streak to 54 years. NFG is counted among the 10 Best Mid-Cap Dividend Aristocrats to Buy.

Shares of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) were held by 29 hedge funds in the Insider Monkey database at the end of Q4 2024, with GAMCO Investors holding the largest stake valued at over $87.84 million.