Empire Petroleum is gaining momentum with rising production, lower debt and fresh capital, while Natural Resource Partners remains pressured by prolonged weakness in the soda ash markets.

Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the firm's core extraction business appears value-destructive, as evidenced by the erratic gross margin profile that swung to a negative 55.2% in 2025Q4.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 15, 2026 | $0.10 | $8M |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.24 | $7M |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.12 | $9M |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $0.15 | $9M |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP)
Empire Petroleum is gaining momentum with rising production, lower debt and fresh capital, while Natural Resource Partners remains pressured by prolonged weakness in the soda ash markets.

Discover why Zacks, being the first on Wall Street to initiate the stock coverage, rates Empire as "Neutral." Explore how EP's infrastructure expansion, multi-basin growth opportunities and proprietary technology are balanced by liquidity and execution risks.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.71 | $107.84M | -1.28 | -22.34% | -210.72% | -247.85% | — | |
| $4.75 | $192.85M | 3.89 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — | |
| $27.38 | $2.34B | 3.24 | 49.76% | 13.56% | 9.55% | — | |
| $1.78 | $29.72M | -0.79 | -14.92% | -32.13% | -38.74% | — | |
| $2.48 | $49.38M | -0.60 | -10.25% | -11.67% | — | — | |
| $17.92 | $693.32M | -3.78 | 26.15% | -69.28% | -74.84% | — |
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 15, 2026·SEC
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Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) reported $32.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3596% increase from $0.9M in 1999.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) saw revenue decline by 22.3% over the past year.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) reported a net loss of $74.5M for fiscal year 2025.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) has a return on equity (ROE) of -247.9%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Empire Petroleum Corporation (EP) had negative free cash flow of $4.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.