Roth Capital Issues Pessimistic Forecast for REPX Earnings

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE:REPX - Free Report) - Research analysts at Roth Capital reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Riley Exploration Permian in a report released on Thursday, February 20th. Roth Capital analyst J. White now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $2.06 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.07. The consensus estimate for Riley Exploration Permian's current full-year earnings is $6.39 per share.

Separately, Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Riley Exploration Permian from $45.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, January 13th.

Riley Exploration Permian Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:REPX traded down $0.23 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $31.43. 60,867 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 93,220. The company's 50 day moving average price is $33.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $30.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.64. The firm has a market cap of $675.21 million, a PE ratio of 5.57 and a beta of 1.47. Riley Exploration Permian has a 52 week low of $23.00 and a 52 week high of $37.55.

Riley Exploration Permian Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.38 per share. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.84%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 23rd. Riley Exploration Permian's dividend payout ratio is currently 26.95%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Bobby Riley sold 15,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.37, for a total transaction of $500,550.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 296,375 shares in the company, valued at $9,890,033.75. The trade was a 4.82 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Insiders own 3.90% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Riley Exploration Permian

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new stake in Riley Exploration Permian in the 3rd quarter worth $108,000. CWM LLC boosted its holdings in Riley Exploration Permian by 115.9% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,677 shares of the company's stock valued at $71,000 after purchasing an additional 1,437 shares during the last quarter. CWA Asset Management Group LLC purchased a new position in Riley Exploration Permian in the third quarter worth approximately $223,000. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Riley Exploration Permian by 61.0% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 39,091 shares of the company's stock worth $1,036,000 after purchasing an additional 14,810 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in shares of Riley Exploration Permian by 5.2% during the third quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 29,566 shares of the company's stock valued at $783,000 after acquiring an additional 1,474 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.91% of the company's stock.

Riley Exploration Permian Company Profile

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc, an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Texas and New Mexico. The company's activities are primarily focused on the Northwest Shelf and Yeso trend of the Permian Basin.