Mid-to-Low Cap Energy Stocks Earn A+ EPS Revision Ratings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 12 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- Analyst Rating Upgrades: Several mid-to-low cap energy stocks, including American Resources (AREC) and Black Stone Minerals (BSM), have received an A+ EPS Revision rating from analysts, indicating a significant increase in market confidence regarding their profitability outlook, which may attract more investor attention.
- Improved Earnings Expectations: CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL) and Delek US Holdings (DK) also achieved an A+ rating, reflecting analysts' upward revisions of their earnings forecasts, suggesting that their fundamentals are improving and could drive stock price increases.
- Industry Trend Analysis: VAALCO Energy (EGY) and KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) have also earned A+ ratings, indicating strong earnings momentum among low-cap energy stocks as the earnings season approaches, potentially eliciting positive investor reactions.
- Market Focus: Liberty Energy (LBRT) and Nordic American Tankers (NAT) receiving A+ ratings further demonstrate analysts' optimism about their earnings prospects, which could lead to increased capital inflows into these stocks and enhance market activity.
Analyst Views on AREC
Wall Street analysts forecast AREC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AREC is 6.00 USD with a low forecast of 5.00 USD and a high forecast of 7.00 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.
3 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 4.190
Low
5.00
Averages
6.00
High
7.00
Current: 4.190
Low
5.00
Averages
6.00
High
7.00
About AREC
American Resources Corporation is a raw materials solutions provider in the critical materials space for the rare earth magnet, lithium-ion battery and semiconductor elements supply chain for defense and commercial applications. Its primary operations are the production of rare earth and critical mineral concentrates through its internal operations from mining waste streams as well as through investment in various mines and recyclers that produce such concentrates. It has a portfolio of operations located in the Central Appalachian basin of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia. Its subsidiary is American Infrastructure Corporation (AIC). Its AIC has coal mining and processing operating subsidiaries, which include McCoy Elkhorn Coal LLC, Knott County Coal LLC, Deane Mining, LLC (Deane Mining), Wyoming County Coal LLC (Wyoming County), Perry County Resources (Perry County), and ERC Mining Indiana Corporation (ERC) located in southwest Indiana within the Illinois coal basin.
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.
