NASDAQ:USEG U.S. Energy (USEG) Stock Forecast, Price & News $1.47 -0.01 (-0.68%) (As of 06/5/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1.46▼$1.5550-Day Range$1.27▼$1.7952-Week Range$1.22▼$5.28Volume103,846 shsAverage Volume249,738 shsMarket Capitalization$37.10 millionP/E Ratio36.76Dividend Yield6.12%Price Target$3.38 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media U.S. Energy MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside129.6% Upside$3.38 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.50% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.72Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.92 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector38th out of 243 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry22nd out of 78 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingU.S. Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $3.38, U.S. Energy has a forecasted upside of 129.6% from its current price of $1.47.Amount of Analyst CoverageU.S. Energy has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.50% of the outstanding shares of U.S. Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverU.S. Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in U.S. Energy has recently decreased by 16.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipU.S. Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.08%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthU.S. Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of U.S. Energy is 225.06%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for USEG. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentU.S. Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.72. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for U.S. Energy this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for USEG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added U.S. Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, U.S. Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders57.60% of the stock of U.S. Energy is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions63.81% of the stock of U.S. Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of U.S. Energy is 36.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of U.S. Energy is 36.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 47.85.Price to Book Value per Share RatioU.S. Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.47. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About U.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG) StockUS Energy Corp. engages in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties. It operates in Rockis, Mid Con, South Texas, and West Texas. The company was founded on January 26, 1966 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.Read More Receive USEG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for U.S. Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address USEG Stock News HeadlinesJune 5, 2023 | foxnews.comThe US can be an energy powerhouse but we need supportive policies: Chevron CEO Mike WirthJune 5, 2023 | msn.comU.S. Energy announces Mark Zajac appointed CFOJune 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)This NASDAQ Stock Is The Amazon Of Medical SupplyThis Little Known Company IS Quickly Becoming The Amazon Of Medical Supply. Learn More NowJune 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Energy Corp. Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial OfficerJune 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comEnergy Up as Fiscal, Monetary Policy Fears Ease -- Energy RoundupMay 31, 2023 | reuters.comU.S. domestic power bills rose at fastest rate on record in 2022, EIA reportsMay 30, 2023 | msn.comDebt deal doesn't go far enough on permitting, energy firms sayMay 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Initiates Coverage on U.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG)June 6, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)"Unknown laser company making HUGE profit from Russia-Ukraine War"On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. This caused major stock losses and soaring gas prices. But it also created a HUGE opportunity for savvy investors. There's an unknown laser company that's been profiting greatly from this war... ...and from another major conflict happening 3,000 miles away. Learn more here >>>May 28, 2023 | msn.comOpinion: The U.S. national debt is more than just moneyMay 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Ratings for US EnergyMay 24, 2023 | reuters.comU.S. Energy Department funds small-scale clean energy on tribal landMay 24, 2023 | cnet.comMost of the US at 'Elevated Risk' of Energy Shortfalls This Summer, NERC WarnsMay 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Analysis: U.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG) & Talos Energy (NYSE:TALO)May 20, 2023 | oilprice.comU.S. At Risk Of Blackouts This SummerMay 18, 2023 | news.yahoo.comPOLITICO to host first-ever energy summitMay 18, 2023 | msn.comOklahoma energy producers push back on Biden admin, 'woke' lenders putting squeeze on bank accountsMay 18, 2023 | reuters.comUS power grids vulnerable to extreme heat conditions this summer, NERC saysMay 18, 2023 | msn.com‘It’s just crazy’: How the U.S.-China energy race imperils the climate fightMay 17, 2023 | msn.comUS power grids vulnerable to extreme heat conditions this summer - NERCMay 17, 2023 | msn.comU.S. seeing historic one-year drop in gas pricesMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comU.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG) Downgraded to "Sell" at StockNews.comMay 16, 2023 | marketwatch.comHome Energy Management System (Hems) Market by 2030May 16, 2023 | bloomberg.comMay energy outlook: US recession vs. demand optimismMay 16, 2023 | msn.comMassachusetts US attorney to resign amid Justice Dept ethics probeMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe US Insulation Market: Analysis By Material Type Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2028May 16, 2023 | msn.comBlocking US oil drilling will backfire on Biden's climate agenda: reportSee More Headlines USEG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart USEG Company Calendar Last Earnings10/15/2019Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend5/18/2023Dividend Payable5/30/2023Today6/05/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/10/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNASDAQ:USEG CUSIPN/A CIK101594 Webwww.usnrg.com Phone(346) 509-8734Fax307-857-3050Employees23Year Founded1966Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$3.38 High Stock Price Forecast$3.75 Low Stock Price Forecast$3.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+129.6%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.04 Trailing P/E Ratio36.76 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-960,000.00 Net Margins2.67% Pretax Margin4.34% Return on Equity1.50% Return on Assets1.02% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16 Current Ratio0.64 Quick Ratio0.64 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$44.55 million Price / Sales0.83 Cash Flow$0.35 per share Price / Cash Flow4.16 Book Value$3.13 per share Price / Book0.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares25,240,000Free Float10,700,000Market Cap$37.10 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.86 Social Links Key ExecutivesRyan L. SmithPresident, CEO, CFO & DirectorDonald A. KesselChief Operating OfficerKip FergusonHead-Exploration & Business DevelopmentMason McGuireDirector-Corporate DevelopmentReid BundgardChief Accounting OfficerKey CompetitorsBarnwell IndustriesNYSE:BRNIndonesia EnergyNYSE:INDOMexco EnergyNYSE:MXCAlpine Summit Energy PartnersNASDAQ:ALPSPermRock Royalty TrustNYSE:PRTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSquarepoint Ops LLCBought 17,035 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.064%Renaissance Technologies LLCBought 24,304 shares on 5/12/2023Ownership: 0.164%BlackRock Inc.Sold 20,403 shares on 5/12/2023Ownership: 0.093%Randall D KeysBought 4,500 shares on 12/28/2022Total: $10,035.00 ($2.23/share)Randall D KeysBought 500 shares on 12/22/2022Total: $1,115.00 ($2.23/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions USEG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell U.S. Energy stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for U.S. Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" USEG shares. View USEG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is U.S. Energy's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for U.S. Energy's shares. Their USEG share price forecasts range from $3.00 to $3.75. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $3.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 129.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for USEG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have USEG shares performed in 2023? U.S. Energy's stock was trading at $2.30 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, USEG stock has decreased by 36.1% and is now trading at $1.47. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting U.S. Energy? U.S. Energy saw a decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 126,800 shares, a decline of 16.5% from the April 30th total of 151,800 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 381,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. View U.S. Energy's Short Interest. When is U.S. Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 10th 2023. View our USEG earnings forecast. How were U.S. Energy's earnings last quarter? U.S. Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:USEG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 15th. The energy company reported ($0.10) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The energy company had revenue of $1.87 million for the quarter. U.S. Energy had a net margin of 2.67% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.50%. How often does U.S. Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for U.S. Energy? U.S. Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.0225 per share on Tuesday, May 30th. This represents a $0.09 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.12%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 18th. Read our dividend analysis for USEG. Is U.S. Energy a good dividend stock? U.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG) pays an annual dividend of $0.09 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.08%. USEG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 225.06%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for USEG. When did U.S. Energy's stock split? U.S. Energy's stock reverse split on Monday, January 6th 2020. The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Friday, January 3rd 2020. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, January 3rd 2020. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split. What other stocks do shareholders of U.S. Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other U.S. Energy investors own include Macrocure Ltd. - Ordinary Share (MCUR), LinnCo (LNCOQ), California Resources (CRC), (GBSN) (GBSN), (BBEPQ) (BBEPQ), VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short-Term ETN (TVIX), Penn Virginia Corporation (PVAHQ) (PVAHQ), (UPLMQ) (UPLMQ), Alphatec (ATEC) and BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX). What is U.S. Energy's stock symbol? U.S. Energy trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "USEG." Who are U.S. Energy's major shareholders? U.S. Energy's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.16%), BlackRock Inc. (0.09%) and Squarepoint Ops LLC (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Randall D Keys, Stephen Slack and Wallis T Marsh. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of U.S. Energy? Shares of USEG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is U.S. Energy's stock price today? One share of USEG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.47. How much money does U.S. Energy make? U.S. Energy (NASDAQ:USEG) has a market capitalization of $37.10 million and generates $44.55 million in revenue each year. The energy company earns $-960,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.04 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact U.S. Energy? U.S. Energy's mailing address is 675 Bering Dr Suite 100, Houston TX, 77057. The official website for the company is www.usnrg.com. The energy company can be reached via phone at (346) 509-8734, via email at ir@usnrg.com, or via fax at 307-857-3050. This page (NASDAQ:USEG) was last updated on 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding U.S. Energy Corp. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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