Friday's Underperformers: Pharmaceutical, Oil, and Gas Exploration & Production Shares
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 10 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Performance: Oil and gas exploration and production shares are down approximately 1.6%, with Venture Global experiencing a significant drop of about 19.6% and Amplify Energy down by about 5.5%.
Sector Laggards: The decline in oil and gas stocks is highlighted as part of the broader market trends, alongside other sectors such as pharmaceuticals.
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Analyst Views on AMPY
Wall Street analysts forecast AMPY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AMPY is 9.13 USD with a low forecast of 7.25 USD and a high forecast of 11.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 4.830
Low
7.25
Averages
9.13
High
11.00
Current: 4.830
Low
7.25
Averages
9.13
High
11.00
About AMPY
Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are focused on Oklahoma, the Rockies (Bairoil), federal waters offshore Southern California (Beta), and East Texas / North Louisiana. Its liquid-rich acreage in Oklahoma consisted of approximately 95 thousand net (112 thousand gross) prospective acres in the Mississippian Lime trend in the Woods and Alfalfa Counties of Oklahoma. Its liquids-heavy Rockies properties include wells and properties primarily located in the Lost Soldier and Wertz fields in the Rockies at its Bairoil complex. Its Beta properties include two wellbore production platforms and one production handling and processing platform. The Company’s business activities are conducted through Amplify Energy Operating LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Initial Borrowing Base: The amended facility has an initial borrowing base of $25 million with elected commitments of $15 million, reflecting the company's financing capability and flexibility in the current market environment.
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- Semi-Annual Redetermination: The borrowing base will be redetermined semi-annually, with the next assessment expected in Q2 2026, providing flexibility and predictability for the company's future capital expenditures and growth plans.
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Amplify Energy Extends Credit Facility Maturity to 2028
- Credit Facility Extension: Amplify Energy announced the extension of its amended credit facility maturity to December 31, 2028, with Citizens Bank, enhancing the company's liquidity and financial stability over the next three years.
- Initial Borrowing Base: The amended facility has an initial borrowing base of $25 million and elected commitments of $15 million, with a redetermination scheduled for Q2 2026, providing the company with flexible funding management strategies.
- No Drawn Balance: As of December 31, 2025, Amplify Energy reported no drawn balance on its credit facility, with sufficient cash on hand to support strategic objectives and future investments, indicating strong financial health.
- Market Environment Response: The amendment to the credit facility positions the company to better navigate oil and gas market volatility, particularly amid increasing global economic uncertainties, thereby enhancing its risk resilience.
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