20 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying in Q1 2025

4. Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE:AESI)

Market Cap: $2.27 billion

Atlas Energy Solutions is a leading provider of frac sand and logistics services for the oil and gas industry, serving customers in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico. The company produces and sells proppant used in hydraulic fracturing and offers transportation, storage, and labor solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Atlas focuses exclusively on supporting oil and gas operations in North America’s most active energy region.

In February, two insiders, including the executive chairman, purchased around $5.61 million worth of Atlas Energy shares at an average price of $21.02 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $13.66, having dropped 38.41% since the beginning of the year.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Atlas Energy’s total sales increased by 72%, reaching $1.1 billion, driven by a 270.7% increase in service sales. The company’s cost of sales rose significantly by 178.5% to $725.2 million, mainly due to higher product and service sales, operational issues, and acquisition costs. Net income for the year was $59.9 million, with Adjusted EBITDA at $288.9 million.

According to MarketBeat, eight Wall Street analysts rate Atlas Energy stock as a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $22.50, suggesting a 64.71% potential upside.

Atlas Energy is also one of the 11 best mid-cap value stocks to buy according to analysts.