Why These Energy Stocks are Gaining This Week

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1. Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE:BATL)

Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 21.49%

Topping our list of the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week is Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE:BATL), an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of liquids-rich assets in the Delaware Basin.

Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE:BATL) announced its Q4 2024 results this week, reporting the conclusion of its 2024 six-well campaign ahead of planned timing and under budget on each pad. Moreover, it also managed to complete the refinancing of its term loan on favorable terms, resulting in an increase in liquidity, and it increased its average daily net production 6% YoY to 12,750 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Q4 2024. BATL announced year-end 2024 reserves of approximately 64.9 million barrels of oil equivalent, with a standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows of approximately $447.7 million.

Overall, BATL ranks first on our list of the energy stocks that gained 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 BATL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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