Empire Petroleum (EP) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $3.27, +2.19% vs the prior close of $3.20.
- Volume 46.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
EP rises 2.2% to $3.27. Closed at $3.27, +2.19% vs the prior close of $3.20. Day range $3.20–$3.43, opened at $3.20.
EP daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — EP rises 2.2% to $3.27
- Closed at $3.27, +2.19% vs the prior close of $3.20. Day range $3.20–$3.43, opened at $3.20.
- Volume was 46.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 38.36K.
- Price is +18.2% vs its 50-day average ($2.77) and +15.0% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.08; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 19.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — EP slides 3.0% to $3.20 on 3.3x normal volume
- Closed at $3.20, -3.03% vs the prior close of $3.30. Day range $3.20–$3.30, opened at $3.20.
- Volume was 121.50K shares, 3.3x its 50-day average of 36.44K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +16.3% vs its 50-day average ($2.75) and +12.6% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.08; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 21.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — EP rises 1.5% to $3.30, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $3.30, +1.54% vs the prior close of $3.25. Day range $3.24–$3.30, opened at $3.27.
- Volume was 11.10K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 36.99K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +20.6% vs its 50-day average ($2.74) and +16.2% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.08; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 19.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — EP jumps 3.2% to $3.25, a 1-month high on 2.7x normal volume
- Closed at $3.25, +3.17% vs the prior close of $3.15. Day range $3.19–$3.33, opened at $3.20.
- Volume was 96.00K shares, 2.7x its 50-day average of 35.69K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +19.4% vs its 50-day average ($2.72) and +14.5% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.20; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 22.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — EP jumps 6.4% to $3.15, a 1-month high on 3.1x normal volume
- Closed at $3.15, +6.42% vs the prior close of $2.96. Day range $3.02–$3.20, opened at $3.02.
- Volume was 105.50K shares, 3.1x its 50-day average of 33.84K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +16.4% vs its 50-day average ($2.71) and +11.0% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.52; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 30.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — EP jumps 8.4% to $2.96, a 1-month high
- Closed at $2.96, +8.42% vs the prior close of $2.73. Day range $2.80–$2.96, opened at $2.80.
- Volume was 38.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 33.48K.
- Price is +9.9% vs its 50-day average ($2.69) and +4.3% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.52; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 34.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — EP dips 1.8% to $2.73
- Closed at $2.73, -1.80% vs the prior close of $2.78. Day range $2.72–$2.84, opened at $2.79.
- Volume was 29.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 33.51K.
- Price is +1.6% vs its 50-day average ($2.69) and -3.8% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.52; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 39.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — EP jumps 3.7% to $2.78, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $2.78, +3.73% vs the prior close of $2.68. Day range $2.67–$2.80, opened at $2.67.
- Volume was 11.30K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 33.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.7% vs its 50-day average ($2.68) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.58; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 39.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — EP rises 2.7% to $2.68, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $2.68, +2.68% vs the prior close of $2.61. Day range $2.52–$2.74, opened at $2.60.
- Volume was 50.40K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 32.91K.
- Price is +0.1% vs its 50-day average ($2.68) and -5.7% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.58; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 41.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — EP jumps 7.0% to $2.61, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $2.61, +6.97% vs the prior close of $2.44. Day range $2.44–$2.65, opened at $2.44.
- Volume was 51.40K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 32.56K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($2.67) and -8.2% vs its 200-day average ($2.84).
- 52-week range $2.08–$4.58; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 43.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
EP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about EP in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mulacek Phil E bought 14,508 shares at $2.67 (≈$38.77K) on Oct 5, 2026; now holds 946,235
- Mulacek Phil E bought 2,315 shares at $2.72 (≈$6.29K) on Oct 6, 2026; now holds 948,550
- Mulacek Phil E bought 4,023 shares at $2.72 (≈$10.94K) on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 952,573
- Mulacek Phil E bought 4,281 shares at $2.82 (≈$12.07K) on Oct 8, 2026; now holds 956,854
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mulacek Phil E bought 11,915 shares at $2.25 (≈$26.83K) on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 931,727
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 16, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
Sep 15, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Matschke Mason H. bought 5,777 shares at $2.38 (≈$13.75K) on Sep 11, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Watson Matthew E. sold 3,288 shares at $3.13 (≈$10.29K) on Sep 8, 2026
- Watson Matthew E. sold 1,712 shares at $3.12 (≈$5.34K) on Sep 4, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 3, 2026 · S-3 — Shelf registration (S-3)
Shelf registration (S-3) — lets the company sell securities over time
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 14, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $9.51M (prior year $8.75M) (+8.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$1.86M (prior year -$5.06M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.05 (prior year -$0.15) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 7, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jun 30, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jun 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Things to know before you trade EP
- Last results release: Aug 17, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 15, 2026, Mar 16, 2026, Nov 17, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 16, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.97% (largest 8.4%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 44.76K shares (≈$146.37K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $3.27 vs a range of $2.08–$4.08 (60% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 14 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Mason H. Matschke bought 5,777 shares on Sep 11, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 16, 2026; 8-K Aug 17, 2026; 10-Q Aug 14, 2026.
- Share count: 41.58M shares outstanding (Aug 11, 2026), +23.2% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas.
EP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3.20 | 3.43 | 3.20 | 3.27 | 46.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3.20 | 3.30 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 121.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3.27 | 3.30 | 3.24 | 3.30 | 11.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.19 | 3.25 | 96.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3.02 | 3.20 | 3.02 | 3.15 | 105.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 2.80 | 2.96 | 2.80 | 2.96 | 38.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 2.79 | 2.84 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 29.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 2.67 | 2.80 | 2.67 | 2.78 | 11.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 2.60 | 2.74 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 50.40K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 2.44 | 2.65 | 2.44 | 2.61 | 51.40K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.28 | 2.44 | 63.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 2.14 | 2.31 | 2.14 | 2.28 | 33.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2.08 | 2.16 | 2.08 | 2.14 | 13.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.08 | 2.10 | 13.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 22.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 2.19 | 2.27 | 2.17 | 2.26 | 20.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 2.23 | 2.28 | 2.15 | 2.17 | 31.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 2.28 | 2.42 | 2.22 | 2.23 | 29.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.27 | 2.28 | 38.20K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 68.70K |
About Empire Petroleum
Empire Petroleum (EP) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas”. Its business address is in TULSA, OK. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 887396.
EP board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Lloyd Lewis | Director | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Benjamin J. Ii Marchive | Director | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mason H. Matschke | Director | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Michael R. Morrisett | President & CEO | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Phil E Mulacek | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| J Kevin Vann | Director | Jun 18, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Morrisett | President & CEO | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Matthew E. Watson | Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Mason H. Matschke | Buy | 5,777 | $2.38 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Matthew E. Watson | Sale | 3,288 | $3.13 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Matthew E. Watson | Sale | 1,712 | $3.12 |
| May 29, 2026 | Mason H. Matschke | Buy | 7,777 | $2.54 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 1,068 | $3.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 5,000 | $3.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 732 | $2.95 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 84 | $3.00 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 5,367 | $3.00 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 7,223 | $3.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 1,743 | $3.00 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 1,316 | $3.00 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Benjamin J. Ii Marchive | Buy | 2,000 | $3.14 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Phil E Mulacek | Buy | 187,084 | $3.77 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Michael R. Morrisett | Sale | 187,084 | $3.77 |
EP financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $34.20M | $-72.07M | -2.12 | $-3.95M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $43.65M | $-16.20M | -0.54 | $6.16M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $40.08M | $-12.47M | -0.55 | $-9.89M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $52.89M | $7.08M | 0.30 | $18.06M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $27.09M | $-18.61M | -1.27 | $3.17M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $81.08M, total liabilities $73.76M, cash $3.12M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
EP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.76 |
| May 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.61 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $3.05 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.94 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.72 |
| May 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.16 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.00 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.55 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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