HighPeak Energy Inc HPK

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HighPeak Energy, Inc. (“HighPeak” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HPK), today announced that Michael Hollis, President and CEO, and Ryan Hightower, Executive Vice President, will present at the Water Tower Research Insights Conference, a two-day virtual event taking place on September 22 and 23, 2026. The Company’s presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. To register for the virtual conference, please visit the Wa

A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision, pausing a recent rally even as Middle East supply risks remained in focus. Brent crude eased 1.1% to $107.61 a barrel, its first decline of the week, according to the Associated Press. Reuters reported that oil's retreat and steadier bond yields came as investors waited for the Fed's policy announcement later in the day. The pullback followed a sharp Tuesday rally that had pushed benchmarks near fo

A number of stocks jumped in the morning session as crude oil prices surged past $103 per barrel, driven by Middle East conflict and pipeline disruptions in Saudi Arabia.

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.

Whether you see them or not, energy businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities, from powering our homes and businesses to powering our transportation and industries.But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates and commodity prices), and the industry has underperformed the market over the past six months as its 6.7% return lagged the S&P 500 by 4.9 percentage points.

HighPeak Energy has surged 86.1% year to date, which puts a spotlight on whether the current share price still reflects what investors are paying for its earnings and assets or if the easy value has already been taken. The 86.1% gain year to date suggests expectations have reset higher and leaves current buyers more reliant on the underlying fundamentals continuing to justify that move. Stronger profitability metrics may support the case for further value creation, while the history of a...

HighPeak Energy (HPK) just released its second quarter 2026 earnings, giving investors fresh insight into how the business is performing and why the stock has attracted attention recently. See our latest analysis for HighPeak Energy. HighPeak Energy's share price has climbed strongly this year, with an 86.13% year to date share price return. Recent 7 day and 90 day gains suggest momentum has picked up around the latest quarterly earnings. If the recent move in HighPeak Energy has you thinking...

A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after energy prices soared as President Donald Trump announced broader economic warfare against Iran.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Iran ruled out extending a 60-day memorandum of understanding with the United States.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

HighPeak Energy’s second quarter results were positively received by the market, reflecting outperformance on several operational fronts. Management attributed the strong showing to the successful pull-forward of well completions, ongoing efficiency gains in drilling and completions, and a disciplined focus on maintaining low operating costs. CEO Michael Hollis emphasized that the team’s ability to advance scheduled work at attractive service pricing, while keeping capital spending in line, help

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Oil and gas producer HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 35.9% year on year to $272.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.32 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Shares of oil and gas producer HighPeak Energy (NASDAQ:HPK) jumped 5.4% in the morning session after the company reported stellar second-quarter 2026 results that comfortably surpassed Wall Street's expectations, driven by surging crude oil prices and a highly disciplined approach to capital expenditures.