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 Epsilon Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:EPSN) 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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Epsilon Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:EPSN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 6
Epsilon Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:EPSN) is an independent natural gas and oil company focused on acquiring, developing, and producing reserves in the United States, with operations in the Marcellus Shale, Permian Basin, and Anadarko Basin.
The stock’s sharp rise in 2025 is mainly attributed to a dramatic turnaround in natural gas production and pricing. After a challenging 2024, when Marcellus net wellhead prices were below $2 per Mcf and about 20-25% of production was curtailed, Epsilon (NASDAQ:EPSN) began ramping up output in late 2024 and early 2025 as gas prices improved. The CEO reported that Marcellus production was up 75% from the 2024 average by the first quarter of 2025, allowing Epsilon to capture higher realized prices and boost revenues.
Another driver was the company’s shareholder returns, with $7.3 million returned in 2024 through dividends and buybacks. In March 2025, Epsilon (NASDAQ:EPSN) was upgraded to a “Buy” rating by Zacks, reflecting a positive shift in earnings estimates and institutional sentiment, which further supported the stock.
The consensus price target of $7.7 implies 10% upside.
EPSN stock is up 13.73% year-to-date.
Overall, EPSN ranks 14th on our list of energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of EPSN, 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 EPSN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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