Evolution Petroleum (EPM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Evolution Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, development and operation of mature, onshore oil and gas properties in the United States. The company’s core activities center on enhancing production from existing reservoirs through advanced recovery techniques, principally gas injection, to boost oil yield and extend field life. By targeting fields with proven reserves and applying cost-effective engineering solutions, Evolution Petroleum seeks to deliver steady production growth and optimize cash flow for its stakeholders.

Evolution Petroleum’s asset portfolio spans key hydrocarbon provinces, including the Permian Basin in West Texas, the Texas Panhandle and select California fields in Kern County. In each area, the company applies its proprietary reservoir management processes and partners with local operators and service providers to design and implement tailored recovery programs. These efforts include continuous reservoir monitoring, pressure maintenance initiatives and incremental drilling where warranted, all intended to maximize recovery while controlling operating costs.

Established in the late 20th century and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Evolution Petroleum has cultivated a nimble acquisition platform that emphasizes low-decline, long-life properties with upside potential. The company’s leadership team brings decades of upstream industry experience, guiding strategy under the direction of President and Chief Executive Officer Philip C. Pierce. Together with a technical staff of petroleum engineers, geologists and field operations personnel, Evolution Petroleum pursues disciplined growth by selectively adding acreage and optimizing existing projects.

Looking ahead, Evolution Petroleum continues to evaluate complementary assets that align with its focus on enhanced oil recovery and stable production streams. The company maintains a commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship, striving to meet regulatory standards and community expectations in each region it serves. Through targeted acquisitions and ongoing reservoir optimization, Evolution Petroleum aims to strengthen its position as a specialized operator in mature U.S. oil fields.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.76 to $4.85
• 50-Day Range: $4.30 to $5.19
• 52-Week Range: $4.05 to $6.14
• Volume: 150,245 shs
• Average Volume: 179,060 shs
• Market Capitalization: $163.65 million
• P/E Ratio: 95.42
• Dividend Yield: 10.06%
• Price Target: $6.10
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Evolution Petroleum Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Evolution Petroleum scored higher than 61% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 129th out of 266 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: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Evolution Petroleum has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Evolution Petroleum has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 60.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Evolution Petroleum are expected to grow by 60.00% in the coming year, from $0.10 to $0.16 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Evolution Petroleum is 95.42, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Evolution Petroleum is 95.42, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 66.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Evolution Petroleum has a P/B Ratio of 2.14. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for EPM.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Evolution Petroleum is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.92%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Evolution Petroleum does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Evolution Petroleum will have a dividend payout ratio of 300.00% in the coming year. This indicates that Evolution Petroleum may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for EPM.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Coverage This Week

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

Search Interest

Only 6 people have searched for EPM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -45% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.10% of the stock of Evolution Petroleum is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

60.07% of the stock of Evolution Petroleum is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

EPM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EPM shares performed this year?

Evolution Petroleum's stock was trading at $5.23 at the start of the year. Since then, EPM shares have decreased by 8.8% and is now trading at $4.77.

Who are Evolution Petroleum's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Evolution Petroleum include Register Financial Advisors LLC (0.92%).

How do I buy shares of Evolution Petroleum?

Shares of EPM 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.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Crude petroleum & natural gas
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EPM
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:EPM
• CIK: 1006655
• Web: www.evolutionpetroleum.com
• Phone: (713) 935-0122
• Fax: 713-935-0199
• Employees: 8
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Evolution Petroleum: $6.10
• High Price Target: $6.50
• Low Price Target: $5.70
• Potential Upside/Downside: +27.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.03)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 95.42
• Forward P/E Ratio: 47.70
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $4.08 million
• Net Margins: 2.04%
• Pretax Margin: 2.63%
• Return on Equity: 2.42%
• Return on Assets: 1.20%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.52
• Current Ratio: 1.64
• Quick Ratio: 1.64

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $85.96 million
• Price / Sales: 1.90
• Cash Flow: $0.67 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.09
• Book Value: $2.23 per share
• Price / Book: 2.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 34,308,000
• Free Float: 30,794,000
• Market Cap: $163.65 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 0.56