Top 10 Oil & Gas E&P Stocks Outperforming Despite Sinking Oil Prices

7. Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR)

Gulfport Energy Corporation is the producer, acquirer, and explorer of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. The company’s primary properties consist of the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations in central Oklahoma and the Utica and Marcellus in eastern Ohio. The company’s stock is up 3.3% in the last one week of trading.

The stock has struggled so far this year, falling over 8% despite the strong performance in the last 5 trading sessions. Moreover, the stock is still trading 14% below the lowest Wall Street price target of $190, showcasing how the Wall Street targets are still well above the current share price.

In 2024, the company recorded a net loss of approximately $261.4 million. This loss was mainly driven by a non-cash impairment on its oil and gas properties. It bought back 1.2 million shares for $184.5 million. The board also increased the share buyback program to $1 billion.

For 2025, the company anticipates total production to be 1040 to 1065 TCFe/day, 89% of which is natural gas. Capital expenditures are expected to be between $370 to $395 million.