Why These 15 Energy Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025

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5. National Fuel Gas Co (NYSE:NFG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 29

National Fuel Gas Co (NYSE:NFG) is a diversified, integrated energy company with operations spanning natural gas exploration, production, pipeline and storage, utility supply, and energy marketing, primarily focused in the Appalachian basin.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025, propelled by a series of positive earnings surprises and a substantial upward revision to its fiscal 2025 guidance. In February, National Fuel Gas reported Q1 2025 earnings per share of $1.66.

It beat analyst estimates by nearly 10%, and raised its full-year earnings guidance by 17% to a range of $6.50 to $7.00 per share. The company expects a 35% increase in earnings over fiscal 2024, driven by higher utility earnings and production growth.

The consensus price target of $74.7 implies 4% downside.

NFG stock is up 28.97% year-to-date.

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