We recently published a list of Energy Stocks that are Losing This Week. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) stands against other energy stocks that are losing this week.
The global energy industry has faced a major setback this week after there were serious concerns of an escalating global trade war and a looming economic slowdown. After China hit back at President Trump’s tariffs with 34% duties on all US goods, global oil prices plunged over 8%, heading for their lowest close since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Moreover, the US natural gas price at Henry Hub has also fallen by around 7.5% amid broad market selling. While the Trump administration has given exemptions to oil, gas, and refined products in its swapping tariffs, the threat of inflation and slowing economic growth have weighed down energy prices. JP Morgan has stated that it now sees a 60% chance of a global economic recession by year end, up from 40% previously.
To put further pressure on oil prices, OPEC+ has decided to accelerate plans for output increases, with the group now aiming to supply 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) to the market in May, up from the previously planned 135,000 bpd. As a result, Goldman Sachs analysts have sharply reduced their December 2025 forecasts, cutting Brent and WTI targets by $5 each to $66 and $62 per barrel, respectively.
A drilling platform in the middle of the ocean, showing the oil and gas exploration process.
Our Methodology
To collect data for this article, we have referred to several stock screeners to find energy stocks that have fallen the most between March 27 to April 3, 2025. Following are the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week. The stocks are ranked according to their share price decline during this period.
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Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS)
Share Price Decline Between Mar. 27 and Apr. 3: 22.08%
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) is a leading deepwater exploration and production company with assets in proven basins offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the Gulf of America, as well as a world-class gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Shares of Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) continue to plunge after it posted its Q4 2024 results, reporting a net loss of $7 million against a net income of $22 million in the same period in 2023. Hence, the company’s planned 2025 CapEx budget of $400 million is down by over 50% from recent years, as it aims to prioritize the generation of free cash flow from its increased production base together with disciplined capital investment.
Hotchkis & Wiley stated the following regarding Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) in its Q4 2024 investor letter:
“Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:KOS) is an independent exploration and production company focused offshore. In addition to its existing production, KOS has liquefied natural gas assets that are set to begin production in 2024 and a platform to acquire and operate additional offshore resources. Performance was negatively impacted by a report stating the company was interested in acquiring competitor Tullow Oil. The report was subsequently dismissed and shares rebounded modestly, though not enough to fully recover. We continue to believe Kosmos enjoys a competitive advantage due to the expertise required to explore, discover, and operate assets offshore. We also view the stock as being significantly undervalued as the stock doesn’t fully reflect the value of the company’s existing production.”
Overall, KOS ranks 6th on our list of the energy stocks that lost the most this week. While we acknowledge the potential of energy companies, 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 KOS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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