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 Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:KGEI) 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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Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:KGEI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 3
Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:KGEI) is a North American energy company focused on oil and gas exploration and production, primarily operating the Caney Shale oil wells in the Tishomingo field, Oklahoma.
The main reason for the stock’s notable run-up in 2025 has been the company’s ambitious operational and financial guidance for the year. In January, Kolibri (NASDAQ:KGEI) projected average production growth of 38-40% to 4,500-5,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with revenue expected to reach $75-89 million, up 32-44% from 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to rise by 35-48% to $58-71 million. It was driven by an aggressive drilling program, including nine new wells and expanded lateral drilling.
The company’s strategy to test new acreage in the Caney Formation, in partnership with a large integrated oil company, has also excited investors due to the potential for unlocking additional reserves at lower costs.
The consensus price target of $11 implies 59% upside.
KGEI stock is up 29.89% year-to-date.
Overall, KGEI ranks 4th on our list of energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of KGEI, 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 KGEI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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