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HighPeak Energy (HPK) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 12:05 PM ET · intraday price
What changed since yesterday
- Trading at $11.24 as of 12:05 PM ET, +6.59% vs the prior close of $10.55.
- Volume 428.25K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HPK jumps 6.6% to $11.24, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row. Trading at $11.24 (intraday, 12:05 PM ET), +6.59% vs the prior close of $10.55. Day range $10.42–$11.29, opened at $10.53.
Price (intraday)$11.24+6.59%
Day range10.42–11.29
Open10.53
Volume428.25K
52-week range3.85–11.29
Avg volume (20d)611.25K
HPK daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 19, 2026 — HPK jumps 6.6% to $11.24, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Trading at $11.24 (intraday, 12:05 PM ET), +6.59% vs the prior close of $10.55. Day range $10.42–$11.29, opened at $10.53.
- Volume was 428.25K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 544.33K.
- Price is +34.8% vs its 50-day average ($8.34) and +65.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.78).
- 52-week range $3.85–$11.29; the current price sits at 99% of that range, 0.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 16, 2026 — HPK jumps 6.0% to $10.55, a 52-week high on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $10.55, +6.03% vs the prior close of $9.95. Day range $10.05–$10.83, opened at $10.14.
- Volume was 1.01M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 534.32K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +27.7% vs its 50-day average ($8.26) and +56.3% vs its 200-day average ($6.75).
- 52-week range $3.85–$10.83; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — HPK rises 0.4% to $9.95
- Closed at $9.95, +0.40% vs the prior close of $9.91. Day range $9.58–$10.15, opened at $9.96.
- Volume was 545.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 533.50K.
- Price is +21.5% vs its 50-day average ($8.19) and +48.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.72).
- 52-week range $3.85–$10.56; today's close sits at 91% of that range, 5.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HPK dips 2.0% to $9.91
- Closed at $9.91, -1.98% vs the prior close of $10.11. Day range $9.85–$10.41, opened at $10.20.
- Volume was 713.90K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 526.43K.
- Price is +22.0% vs its 50-day average ($8.12) and +48.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.70).
- 52-week range $3.85–$10.56; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — HPK jumps 4.1% to $10.11, a 52-week high on 2.5x normal volume
- Closed at $10.11, +4.12% vs the prior close of $9.71. Day range $9.72–$10.56, opened at $9.86.
- Volume was 1.27M shares, 2.5x its 50-day average of 508.41K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +25.4% vs its 50-day average ($8.06) and +51.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.67).
- 52-week range $3.85–$10.56; today's close sits at 93% of that range, 4.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — HPK rises 1.7% to $9.71, a 52-week high, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $9.71, +1.68% vs the prior close of $9.55. Day range $9.47–$9.81, opened at $9.66.
- Volume was 511.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 511.45K.
- Price is +21.4% vs its 50-day average ($8.00) and +46.2% vs its 200-day average ($6.64).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.81; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — HPK jumps 9.4% to $9.55, a 52-week high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $9.55, +9.39% vs the prior close of $8.73. Day range $8.70–$9.68, opened at $8.70.
- Volume was 739.60K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 505.07K.
- Price is +20.1% vs its 50-day average ($7.95) and +44.4% vs its 200-day average ($6.61).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.68; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — HPK rises 2.5% to $8.73, a 52-week high on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $8.73, +2.46% vs the prior close of $8.52. Day range $8.59–$8.85, opened at $8.69.
- Volume was 919.60K shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 494.65K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +10.6% vs its 50-day average ($7.89) and +32.5% vs its 200-day average ($6.59).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.13; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 4.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — HPK jumps 3.6% to $8.52, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $8.52, +3.65% vs the prior close of $8.22. Day range $8.14–$8.57, opened at $8.37.
- Volume was 634.40K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 489.86K.
- Price is +8.5% vs its 50-day average ($7.85) and +29.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.56).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.13; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 6.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — HPK rises 1.6% to $8.22
- Closed at $8.22, +1.61% vs the prior close of $8.09. Day range $7.83–$8.42, opened at $8.15.
- Volume was 641.70K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 486.01K.
- Price is +5.3% vs its 50-day average ($7.81) and +25.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.54).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.13; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 10.0% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 5, 2026 — HPK jumps 3.1% to $8.09
- Closed at $8.09, +3.06% vs the prior close of $7.85. Day range $7.78–$8.28, opened at $7.96.
- Volume was 333.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 486.36K.
- Price is +4.0% vs its 50-day average ($7.78) and +24.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.53).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.13; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — HPK dips 1.1% to $7.85
- Closed at $7.85, -1.13% vs the prior close of $7.94. Day range $7.71–$8.01, opened at $7.79.
- Volume was 286.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 491.83K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.0% vs its 50-day average ($7.77) and +20.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.51).
- 52-week range $3.85–$9.13; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 14.0% below the 52-week high.
HPK bull case vs bear case (from the data)
Bull case
- Price is +34.8% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is up.
- Price is +65.8% vs its 200-day average — above the long-term trend line.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: profit of $18.96M.
Bear case
- Annual revenue fell 22.7% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- High volatility: average daily move of 3.0% over 20 sessions.
HPK latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HPK in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / 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 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $272.42M (prior year $216.47M) (+25.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $82.28M (prior year $26.18M) (+214.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.59 (prior year $0.19) (+210.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / 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).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / 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.
Things to know before you trade HPK
- Last results release: Aug 10, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Mar 11, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.00% (largest 9.4%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 611.25K shares (≈$6.87M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $11.24 vs a range of $3.85–$11.29 (99% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Dec 1, 2025 ($0.04/share); 1 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 6, 2026; 10-Q Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Aug 10, 2026.
- Share count: 126.45M shares outstanding (Aug 6, 2026), +0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Drilling Oil & Gas Wells.
HPK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10.53 | 11.29 | 10.42 | 11.24 | 428.25K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10.14 | 10.83 | 10.04 | 10.55 | 1.01M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9.96 | 10.15 | 9.58 | 9.95 | 545.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10.20 | 10.41 | 9.85 | 9.91 | 713.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9.86 | 10.56 | 9.72 | 10.11 | 1.27M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 9.66 | 9.81 | 9.47 | 9.71 | 511.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8.70 | 9.68 | 8.70 | 9.55 | 739.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 8.69 | 8.85 | 8.59 | 8.73 | 919.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 8.37 | 8.57 | 8.14 | 8.52 | 634.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 8.15 | 8.42 | 7.83 | 8.22 | 641.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 7.96 | 8.28 | 7.78 | 8.09 | 333.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 7.79 | 8.01 | 7.71 | 7.85 | 286.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 8.15 | 8.22 | 7.77 | 7.94 | 387.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 7.82 | 8.21 | 7.71 | 8.16 | 625.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 7.51 | 7.81 | 7.34 | 7.79 | 599.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 7.69 | 7.84 | 7.57 | 7.59 | 415.70K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 7.57 | 7.74 | 7.50 | 7.56 | 386.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 8.01 | 8.15 | 7.63 | 7.65 | 1.12M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 7.79 | 7.98 | 7.55 | 7.89 | 358.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 7.75 | 8.04 | 7.61 | 7.79 | 288.80K |
About HighPeak Energy
HighPeak Energy (HPK) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Drilling Oil & Gas Wells”. Its business address is in FORT WORTH, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1792849.
HPK 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Covington | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Jay M. Chernosky | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Jason A. Edgeworth | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Sharon F. Fulgham | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Michael L. Hollis | President and CEO | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Larry Oldham | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Daniel M. Silver | Executive Vice President | Jan 9, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Keith E Forbes | CAO and Controller | Jan 9, 2026 |
| William Ryan Hightower | Executive Vice President | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Michael L. Hollis | President and CEO | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Chris Mundy | SVP, Reserves and Evaluations | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Christopher Mundy | SVP, Reserves and Evaluations | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Daniel M. Silver | Executive Vice President | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Steven W Tholen | Chief Financial Officer | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Rodney L Woodard | Chief Operating Officer | Jan 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
HPK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $863.36M | $18.96M | 0.14 | $511.60M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.12B | $95.07M | 0.67 | $690.39M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.13B | $215.87M | 1.58 | $756.39M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $755.69M | $236.85M | 1.93 | $504.01M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $220.12M | $55.56M | 0.54 | $147.01M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.17B, total liabilities $—, cash $146.35M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
HPK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.92 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.18 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.85 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.12 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $8.43 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.80 |
| May 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.94 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.81 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.06 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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