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HighPeak Energy (HPK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$8.32 +0.01 (+0.12%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About HighPeak Energy Stock (NASDAQ:HPK)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$8.16
$8.50
50-Day Range
$6.43
$8.32
52-Week Range
$3.85
$9.13
Volume
346,161 shs
Average Volume
510,083 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.05 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$12.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: HPK) is a Delaware‐incorporated independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The firm focuses on the acquisition, development and exploitation of onshore petroleum assets in the continental United States. Its operations encompass the full upstream value chain, including exploration, drilling, completion and production activities aimed at maximizing hydrocarbon recovery and operational efficiency.

The company’s primary business activities include identifying and acquiring conventional and unconventional oil and gas properties, applying advanced drilling and completion technologies, and managing midstream logistics to optimize product flow. HighPeak Energy’s portfolio consists of interests in multiple onshore basins, where it pursues stacked pay opportunities to develop crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company regularly evaluates prospective acreage for bolt‐on acquisitions to expand its resource base and enhance long‐term reserves.

HighPeak Energy’s management team brings decades of upstream industry experience, combining technical, operational and financial expertise. The company emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, environmental stewardship and community engagement as it grows its position in key U.S. resource plays. With a focus on cost control and sustainable operations, HighPeak Energy seeks to deliver reliable energy production while adhering to rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

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HighPeak Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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37th Percentile Overall Score

HPK MarketRank™: 

HighPeak Energy scored higher than 37% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 195th out of 251 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    HighPeak Energy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    HighPeak Energy has a consensus price target of $12.00, representing about 44.2% upside from its current price of $8.32.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    HighPeak Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about HighPeak Energy's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for HighPeak Energy are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.08) to ($0.26) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of HighPeak Energy is -10.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of HighPeak Energy is -10.53, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    HighPeak Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.68. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about HighPeak Energy's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    6.54% of the float of HighPeak Energy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    HighPeak Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 18.55, which indicates bearish sentiment.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in HighPeak Energy has recently increased by 16.04%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    HighPeak Energy does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    HighPeak Energy has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • News Sentiment

    HighPeak Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for HighPeak Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    3 people have searched for HPK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, HighPeak Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    5.60% of the stock of HighPeak Energy is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    24.13% of the stock of HighPeak Energy is held by institutions.

  • Read more about HighPeak Energy's insider trading history.
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HPK Stock News Headlines

HighPeak Energy (HPK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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HPK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

HighPeak Energy's stock was trading at $4.74 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, HPK shares have increased by 75.5% and is now trading at $8.32.

HighPeak Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:HPK) announced its earnings results on Monday, August, 10th. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.57. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
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HighPeak Energy's top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (1.49%), Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc (0.61%), PDT Partners LLC (0.43%) and Empowered Funds LLC (0.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Jack Hightower and Michael L Hollis.
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Shares of HPK 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that HighPeak Energy investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/10/2026
Today
8/22/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/04/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:HPK
CIK
1792849
Fax
N/A
Employees
30
Year Founded
2020

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$12.00
Low Price Target
$12.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+44.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.79)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$18.96 million
Net Margins
-10.52%
Pretax Margin
-13.09%
Return on Equity
-1.44%
Return on Assets
-0.71%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.69
Current Ratio
0.87
Quick Ratio
0.85

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$863.36 million
Price / Sales
1.22
Cash Flow
$3.70 per share
Price / Cash Flow
2.25
Book Value
$12.27 per share
Price / Book
0.68

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
126,450,000
Free Float
119,372,000
Market Cap
$1.05 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.35

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This page (NASDAQ:HPK) was last updated on 8/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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