PrimeEnergy (PNRG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation is a downstream energy company engaged in the marketing, distribution and retailing of petroleum products in the northeastern United States. The company’s operations span wholesale fuel distribution, branded cardlock and dealer networks, commercial fuel services and a chain of company-owned convenience stores. Through these channels, PrimeEnergy supplies gasoline, diesel, heating oil and specialty lubricants to a diverse customer base that includes small businesses, large commercial fleets and retail consumers.

Founded in 1988, PrimeEnergy has grown by combining organic expansion with targeted acquisitions of regional distributors and service stations. Its historical focus on operational efficiency and customer service has enabled the company to develop long-standing relationships with suppliers, refiners and end users. Over the years, PrimeEnergy has further enhanced its capabilities by investing in terminal infrastructure, blending facilities and logistics systems to ensure reliable product availability and competitive pricing.

PrimeEnergy’s network comprises bulk storage terminals, bulk plant locations and a retail chain operating under the Prime Stop name. The company’s terminals serve as key hubs for inbound supply and on-demand delivery, while the Prime Stop convenience stores offer fueling, c-store merchandise and ancillary services such as propane refills. In addition, PrimeEnergy provides mobile fueling, on-site tank management and emergency response services to commercial customers across Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PrimeEnergy is led by a management team with deep industry experience in supply chain logistics, marketing and retail operations. The company’s leadership emphasizes safety, environmental compliance and technology-driven solutions as cornerstones of its strategic growth plans. Through a combination of regional expertise and customer-focused service offerings, PrimeEnergy aims to maintain its position as a leading independent energy marketer in its core markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $159.29 to $165.44
• 50-Day Range: $142.90 to $196.87
• 52-Week Range: $105.03 to $243.49
• Volume: 37,901 shs
• Average Volume: 28,599 shs
• Market Capitalization: $271.48 million
• P/E Ratio: 7.67
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

PrimeEnergy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

PrimeEnergy scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 257th out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for PrimeEnergy.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of PrimeEnergy is 7.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.92.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of PrimeEnergy is 7.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 64.15.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

PrimeEnergy has a P/B Ratio of 1.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

12.14% of the float of PrimeEnergy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PrimeEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PrimeEnergy has recently increased by 5.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

PrimeEnergy does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

PrimeEnergy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -7.95

Percentage of Shares Shorted

12.14% of the float of PrimeEnergy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PrimeEnergy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PrimeEnergy has recently increased by 5.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

PrimeEnergy has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for PrimeEnergy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for PNRG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, PrimeEnergy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,155,605.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

62.77% of the stock of PrimeEnergy is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

PNRG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PNRG shares performed this year?

PrimeEnergy's stock was trading at $219.59 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, PNRG shares have decreased by 25.5% and is now trading at $163.54.

How were PrimeEnergy's earnings last quarter?

PrimeEnergy Corporation (NASDAQ:PNRG) issued its earnings results on Monday, May, 19th. The oil and natural gas company reported $3.72 EPS for the quarter. The oil and natural gas company earned $50.06 million during the quarter. PrimeEnergy had a net margin of 21.73% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.67%.

Who are PrimeEnergy's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of PrimeEnergy include Farther Finance Advisors LLC (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Rothschild Robert De and Clint Hurt.
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How do I buy shares of PrimeEnergy?

Shares of PNRG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of PrimeEnergy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PrimeEnergy investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/19/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - US EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PNRG
• CIK: 56868
• Web: www.primeenergy.com
• Phone: (713) 735-0000
• Fax: 203-358-5786
• Employees: 110
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $21.31
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $55.40 million
• Net Margins: 21.73%
• Pretax Margin: 27.85%
• Return on Equity: 26.67%
• Return on Assets: 15.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 0.49
• Quick Ratio: 0.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $237.80 million
• Price / Sales: 1.14
• Cash Flow: $76.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.13
• Book Value: $118.15 per share
• Price / Book: 1.38

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,660,000
• Free Float: 618,000
• Market Cap: $271.48 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.17