Northern Oil & Gas Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its principal business is crude oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. The company's oil and natural gas sales come from three geographic areas in the United States: the Williston Basin (North Dakota and Montana), the Permian Basin (New Mexico and Texas), the Uinta Basin, and the Appalachian Basin (Pennsylvania and Ohio).
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) has returned 31.58% so far this year and 26.01% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NOG has achieved an annualized return of -3.01%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
NOG
1M-1.33%
6M11.12%
YTD31.58%
1Y26.01%
5Y17.56%
10Y-3.01%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
16.28%
14.96%
0.76%
-0.63%
2025
-4.72%
-12.33%
-4.76%
-18.57%
8.62%
3.32%
-0.95%
-8.95%
-5.20%
-9.60%
2.52%
-3.64%
2024
-10.52%
5.71%
9.86%
2.28%
-0.15%
-9.03%
14.41%
-7.96%
-8.69%
3.54%
18.47%
-14.87%
2023
10.99%
-6.87%
-2.57%
2.95%
-8.45%
14.40%
14.41%
7.62%
-5.12%
-4.82%
-2.78%
-0.48%
2022
14.40%
4.89%
9.82%
-11.95%
34.47%
-23.45%
12.75%
13.04%
-11.38%
17.36%
3.88%
-16.73%
2021
14.35%
28.68%
-11.76%
17.72%
24.13%
9.78%
-19.45%
-3.88%
27.61%
8.43%
-13.64%
-2.05%
2020
-28.45%
-12.12%
-56.09%
24.96%
-6.11%
4.86%
-10.94%
-15.35%
-14.96%
-34.63%
69.38%
36.45%
2019
14.48%
-6.69%
13.22%
-3.64%
-24.91%
-3.02%
-19.00%
15.00%
8.29%
-9.18%
28.57%
2018
-7.44%
-1.43%
-2.94%
-16.50%
59.41%
14.96%
15.17%
-7.01%
14.94%
-27.05%
-14.77%
-16.30%
2017
26.32%
-16.67%
-14.75%
-15.09%
-26.67%
-17.65%
-10.71%
-29.17%
5.88%
-12.09%
102.38%
9.63%
2016
39.29%
-21.72%
8.20%
-13.54%
-16.92%
-16.51%
-22.22%
4.65%
12.24%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of NOG compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. volatility is 2.38%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
5.41B
5.60B
4.48B
2.88B
1.52B
872.09M
1.91B
1.50B
632.25M
431.53M
733.95M
2.03B
1.52B
1.19B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
2.13B
2.32B
2.05B
745.26M
215.14M
-223.30M
558.64M
429.86M
-490.84M
-487.42M
-197.60M
770.86M
619.83M
586.19M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
Amid escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions and disruptions to oil supply, crude prices have spiked dramatically with WTI near $95 and Brent approaching $100. The article highlights three undervalued mid-cap energy stocks positioned to benefit from higher oil prices: Talos Energy (TALO), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), and Northern Oil & Gas (NOG), each offering significant upside potential based on fair value models and analyst ratings.
Investing.com•Jesse Cohen
AI Insight
Non-operator model with interests in Williston and Permian Basins generates stable, oil-weighted revenues. Trading at $27.61 with 28.6% YTD return. Forward P/E of 9.7 (sector discount) with 12.7% fair value upside and 13% analyst target upside. Best financial health score (2.91) in the group.
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Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
AI Insight
33.27% short interest reflects meaningful bearish positioning by institutional investors
Analysts highlight three mid-cap energy companies with potential for significant growth amid geopolitical conflicts, renewable energy advances, and strategic operational approaches in the energy sector.
Investing.com•Nathan Reiff
AI Insight
Strong earnings beat, 26% YOY revenue growth, $126 million free cash flow, expanded operational base, 6/11 analysts rating as a Buy with 49% potential upside
Northern Oil and Gas expects strong production growth in 2025 despite Q4 2024 setbacks, with plans to increase capital spending and well activity to drive future growth.
Benzinga•Lekha Gupta
AI Insight
The article highlights Northern Oil and Gas' optimistic outlook for 2025, with expectations of strong production growth, increased capital spending, and higher well activity to drive future growth, despite some Q4 2024 setbacks.
The article discusses potential changes to Social Security during Donald Trump's second presidential term, including eliminating federal taxes on Social Security benefits, increasing oil and gas drilling to fund the program, and the impact of Trump's proposed policies on Social Security's finances.
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The article suggests that Trump's proposal to increase oil and gas drilling could be used to bolster Social Security's finances, which is viewed as a positive potential change.
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) announced the acquisition of Point Energy Partners' assets in the Delaware Basin for $1.1 billion, in partnership with Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NOG). The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive and expand Vital Energy's operational scale and footprint in the Delaware Basin.
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AI Insight
Northern Oil and Gas is acquiring a 20% stake in Point Energy Partners' assets, with Vital Energy acquiring the remaining 80%. The article does not provide detailed information about the impact of this transaction on Northern Oil and Gas, so a neutral sentiment is assigned.
During the last three months, 10 analysts shared their evaluations of Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE:NOG), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
Bullish
Somewhat Bullish
Indifferent
Somewhat Bearish
Bearish
Total Ratings
6
0
4
0
0
Last 30D
1
0
0
0
0
1M Ago
0
0
0
0
0
2M Ago
3
0
3
0
0
3M Ago
2
0
1
0
0
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $47.9, a high estimate of $56.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. Marking an increase of 2.15%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $46.89.
Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Northern Oil & Gas. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst
Analyst Firm
Action Taken
Rating
Current Price Target
Prior Price Target
Noah Hungness
B of A Securities
Announces
Buy
$48.00
-
Mark Lear
Piper Sandler
Raises
Neutral
$43.00
$42.00
Paul Diamond
Citigroup
Lowers
Buy
$50.00
$55.00
Neal Dingmann
Truist Securities
Raises
Buy
$56.00
$55.00
Derrick Whitfield
Stifel
Raises
Buy
$55.00
$54.00
Mark Lear
Piper Sandler
Raises
Neutral
$42.00
$38.00
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
Raises
Equal-Weight
$41.00
$38.00
Neal Dingmann
Truist Securities
Lowers
Buy
$55.00
$56.00
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
Lowers
Equal-Weight
$38.00
$39.00
Lloyd Byrne
Jefferies
Raises
Buy
$51.00
$45.00
Key Insights:
Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Northern (NOG) expects to spend in the range of $240-$260 million in the second quarter. The total budget for 2024 is projected to be between $825 million and $900 million.
Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 11.30% and 5.08%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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