In this article, we are going to discuss the energy stocks that are gaining this week.
After significantly trailing behind in 2024, the energy sector now finds itself outperforming the general market so far this year. Despite the sharp market decline on Thursday, April 3, the broader energy sector has gained over 1.3% since the beginning of 2025, against declines of more than 7% by the wider market.
The energy industry has braced itself for a tidal wave of change with Donald Trump back in the Oval Office since the President has expressed a strong commitment to reviving fossil fuels, reversing climate policies, and assuring America’s energy security. One sector that is already booming is that of natural gas. The benchmark US natural gas price at Henry Hub has surged by over 147% over the last year, thanks to slowing output in 2024, booming LNG exports, and fast-depleting inventories during the coldest winter in six years. Moreover, the ongoing AI boom and the accompanying data centers are also set to significantly increase the country’s energy demand, for which natural gas is a leading contender. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the US gas demand to reach record highs this year and next, forecasting the country’s gas output to surge to 105.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2025, up from 103.2 bcfd last year and a record 103.6 bcfd in 2023.
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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 26 and April 2, 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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10. Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 4.75%
Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure and energy transition solutions, deploying natural gas, low-carbon, and treated water solutions.
Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT) revealed last week that the Toronto Stock Exchange has approved its application to implement a common stock repurchase program, authorizing it to acquire up to a maximum of approximately 5% of its public float as of March 18, 2025, for cancellation.
Moreover, EFXT recently announced a change in leadership, with Marc Rossiter resigning from his roles as President, CEO, and Director, and Preet Dhindsa taking his place as Interim CEO.
9. Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 5.34%
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) is a growth-oriented company that owns and operates market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets.
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) topped forecasts in Q4 2024 as its adjusted EPS of -$0.79 beat expectations by $0.18. The company’s revenue of $1.83 billion was also above estimates by $152.73 million. Moreover, Goldman Sachs upgraded PARR from Neutral to Buy last week. The upgrade was accompanied by a price target increase from $18 to $19, suggesting an upside potential of 34%.
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PARR) was recently included in our list of the 12 Best Oil Refinery Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts.
8. TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:FTI)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 5.98%
TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:FTI) is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industry, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services.
TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:FTI) reported an adjusted EPS of $0.54 in its Q4 2024, beating market expectations of $0.36. The company’s revenue of $2.37 billion was also above estimates by $70 million. FTI also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share in February, in line with the previous.
TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:FTI) revealed last week that it has secured a large integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI) contract from Equinor for the third phase of what is said to be the third-largest oil field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The company placed the contract value anywhere between $500 million and $1 billion. Shortly after, FTI announced that it had also won another contract for Shell’s Gato do Mato greenfield development offshore Brazil, worth over $1 billion.
7. Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 6.75%
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP) provides LNG to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies around the world.
As a major player in the LNG export business, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP) is set to benefit greatly under the current Trump administration. The company announced the Substantial Completion of Train 1 at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project last month, marking a major milestone. The project was completed ahead of schedule and on budget, creating substantial long-term value for CQP.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:CQP) closed at an all-time high of over $68 earlier this week, putting it among the 11 Best Performing Energy Stocks so Far in 2025.
6. Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 7.83%
Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) is a leading independent natural gas producer with operations focused on the development of the Haynesville shale in North Louisiana and East Texas.
The share price of Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) surged last week after Morgan Stanley raised the stock’s price target from $21 to $22. CRK reported an adjusted EPS of $0.16 in Q4 2024, significantly above the analysts’ estimates of $0.03. In response to the rising natural gas prices, the company plans to spend approximately $1 billion to $1.1 billion this year to increase the number of operating drilling rigs it is running from five to seven.
5. AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 9.2%
Next on our list of Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week is AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA), a company that is contributing to securing Italy’s and Europe’s energy future by delivering immediate, reliable natural gas while advancing renewable natural gas solutions.
AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) recently revealed its FY 2024 results, marking a transformative year filled with significant achievements, including the company’s listing on NASDAQ and the launch of its RNG asset acquisition program to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Moreover, ANNA ended FY 2024 with $28.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, providing a solid foundation to advance its strategic initiatives.
AleAnna, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANNA) also recently announced that gas production at its Longanesi gas field in Italy has commenced as of March 13, 2025, marking a critical step forward for the company.
4. Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 11.94%
Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR) is an oil sands producer actively developing its long-life and low-decline thermal oil assets in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada.
Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR) recently reported its FY 2024 results, posting a full-year EPS of $1.76 against an EPS of -$2.49 in 2023. The company also witnessed a substantial rise in its adjusted funds flow, which increased by almost 135% YoY to $171.85 million last year. GFR’s production also surged by around 9.3% YoY in 2024, and its new management has increased its permitted capital expenditures in any 12-month period from $100 million to $150 million.
It was also reported last week that Waterous Energy Fund, which owns a majority stake in Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:GFR), has closed its third private equity round at the stated target of $1 billion.
3. KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 12.76%
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) is a global market leader in the shuttle tanker industry that provides critical, long-term infrastructure to the offshore oil supply chain in Brazil and the North Sea.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (NYSE:KNOP) continues to surge after reporting better-than-expected results in Q4 2024. The company posted an EPS of $0.67 during the quarter, far above the expectations of $0.04. KNOP’s revenue of $91.26 million was also up 25% YoY and topped estimates by $14.75 million. The stock has also received a boost this week after Fearnley Securities initiated its coverage with a Buy recommendation and a $12.70 price target, citing a ‘huge potential in the form of hiked dividends’.
2. Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RCON)
Share Price Gains Between Mar. 26 – Apr. 2: 20.39%
Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RCON) is a China-based independent solutions integrator in the oilfield service and environmental protection, electric power, and coal chemical industries.
The share price of Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RCON) surged this week after the company reported its results for the first half of FY 2025. RCON’s revenue decreased by 7% YoY to $5.8 million, while gross profit increased by almost 6% to $1.8 million. The company’s net loss also decreased to $2.8 million, compared to $3.2 million a year ago. Moreover, its gross margin increased to 31.7% in H1 2025 compared to 26.7% for the same period in H1 2024. RCON also maintained a strong cash position of $19.9 million as of December 31, 2024.
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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