We recently published a list of Top 10 Oil & Gas E&P Stocks Outperforming Despite Sinking Oil Prices. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR) stands against other top oil & gas E&P stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices.

Oil prices have crashed by as much as 8.5% since the start of this month as Donald Trump reignites the tariff war. At one point, it was down as much as 18%! The broader market, as well as investors, have come to terms with a harsh reality: the tariffs are here to stay!

Inflation resulting from these tariffs threatens to send the country’s economy into recession, and global oil demand is reacting accordingly. The oil prices continue to tumble, threatening the future of some of the major oil producers of the world.

Amid this uncertain environment, some oil and gas stocks are outperforming the market. We decided to take a look at these stocks to find gems that can help retail investors outperform the market in these tough times.

To come up with our list of the top 10 oil & gas stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices, we looked at the oil & gas exploration and production industry, considering only the stocks with a market cap between $2 billion and $10 billion.Is Gulfport Energy Corporation (GPOR) the Top Oil & Gas E&P Stock Outperforming Despite Sinking Oil Prices?

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Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR)

Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE:GPOR) is the producer, acquirer, and explorer of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. The company’s primary properties consist of the SCOOP Woodford and Springer formations in central Oklahoma and the Utica and Marcellus in eastern Ohio. The company’s stock is up 3.3% in the last one week of trading.

The stock has struggled so far this year, falling over 8% despite the strong performance in the last 5 trading sessions. Moreover, the stock is still trading 14% below the lowest Wall Street price target of $190, showcasing how the Wall Street targets are still well above the current share price.

In 2024, Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) recorded a net loss of approximately $261.4 million. This loss was mainly driven by a non-cash impairment on its oil and gas properties. It bought back 1.2 million shares for $184.5 million. The board also increased the share buyback program to $1 billion.

For 2025, Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) anticipates total production to be 1040 to 1065 TCFe/day, 89% of which is natural gas. Capital expenditures are expected to be between $370 to $395 million.

Overall, GPOR ranks 7th on our list of top oil & gas E&P stocks outperforming despite sinking oil prices. While we acknowledge the potential of GPOR as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that has gone up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks have lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GPOR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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