We recently compiled a list of the Energy Stocks that are Gaining This Week. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) stands against the other energy stocks.
The American renewable energy sector has been growing at a staggering pace and the country brought online 48.2 gigawatts of capacity from utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage last year, according to research organization Cleanview. Despite the utmost efforts by the Trump administration to hamper its growth, renewable energy is set to continue its momentum again this year. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the share of new power capacity that is expected to come online this year from renewables and batteries will jump to 93%.
One of the sectors that has recently performed exceptionally well is that of energy storage, which set a new record in 2024 with 12.3 GW of installations across all segments. According to the American Clean Power Association, the industry is on a path to surpass 100 GW of grid-scale storage deployed by 2030. One significant growth driver for the energy storage sector could be in the form of the ongoing AI boom and the data centers powering it. These facilities consume a vast amount of electricity, and battery energy storage systems offer a transformative solution for data centers looking to balance energy demand, sustainability, and resilience.
A continuous supply of coal streaming out of the entrance of the underground mine.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have surged the most between March 17 and March 24, 2025. Following are the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price surge during this period.
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Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 17 – Mar. 24: 14.72%
With its roots in oil and gas exploration, Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) has evolved to concentrate on coal development and transportation delivery.
Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ:HNRG) continued to build on its gains after the company recently posted a full-year revenue of $404.4 million, beating expectations by $3.32 million. The company also notably increased its operating cash flow for Q4 2024 to $38.9 million, compared to $12.9 million in Q3 and $20.1 million in the prior year period. Hallador has evolved from a mere coal producer to a vertically integrated power producer and has even signed an exclusive commitment agreement with a leading global data center developer earlier this year.
Overall, HNRG ranks 5th on our list of energy stocks that are gaining this week. While we acknowledge the potential for HNRG, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than HNRG but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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