We recently published a list of Why These 15 Energy Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) stands against other energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025.
The energy sector has been volatile, and macro trends have led to fears of recession. The S&P 500 energy sector gained almost 9% from January till late March, but it has been dragged down by the broader market correction.
Brent futures have hit lows and sent many energy stocks into a tailspin. Yet, there are still some energy stocks that have defied the odds and have delivered solid gains. Midstream companies have been exceptionally resilient, and renewables have also been a bright spot in the energy sector.
Even during bear markets there are pockets of the market that perform exceptionally well. For instance, tech stocks have been in a bear market, but I recently identified 15 Tech Stocks that are Up the Most in 2025 in another article.
Methodology
For this article, I screened the best-performing energy stocks year-to-date.
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AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 10
AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) is a natural gas resource company focused on delivering conventional and renewable natural gas supplies in Italy and Europe.
The most important catalyst for the stock’s surge in 2025 was the commencement of gas production at the Longanesi field on March 13, 2025, after the company secured all regulatory approvals. This milestone, combined with a multi-year gas sales agreement with Shell Energy Europe, provided AleAnna (NASDAQ:ANNA) with a significant new revenue stream.
Natural gas prices in Europe have more than doubled over the past year, further boosting the company’s potential cash flows and attracting investor attention. AleAnna (NASDAQ:ANNA) also completed three strategic acquisitions of renewable natural gas plant projects in Italy in 2024, which generated $1.4 million in electricity production revenue and expanded its renewable portfolio.
ANNA stock is up 61.36% year-to-date.
Overall, ANNA ranks 1st on our list of energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ANNA, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ANNA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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