VAALCO Energy (EGY) is Among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week
The share price of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) fell by 12.01% between May 13 and May 20, 2025, putting it among the . Let's shed some light on the development.
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VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) is a leading African-focused oil and gas operating company with a strong production and reserve base and a diverse portfolio of assets in Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Canada.
The stock of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) surged earlier this month after the company posted results for its Q1 2025. EGY's adjusted EPS of $0.06 was in-line with market expectations, while its revenue of $110.33 million beat expectations by over $5 million. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.0625 per share. So the recent decline in share price could be due to profit-taking by investors, as well as the slight decrease in the price of crude oil over the last week.
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