Yahoo Finance Despite shrinking by US$35m in the past week, Amplify Energy (NYSE:AMPY) shareholders are still up 106% over 1 year
Amplify Energy Corp. (NYSE:AMPY) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 13% in the last week. On the other hand, over the last twelve months the stock has delivered rather impressive returns. We're very pleased to report the share price shot up 106% in that time. So it is important to view the recent reduction in price through that lense. Investors should be wondering whether the business itself has the fundamental value required to continue to drive gains.
While the stock has fallen 13% this week, it's worth focusing on the longer term and seeing if the stocks historical returns have been driven by the underlying fundamentals.
See our latest analysis for Amplify Energy
Because Amplify Energy made a loss in the last twelve months, we think the market is probably more focussed on revenue and revenue growth, at least for now. Generally speaking, companies without profits are expected to grow revenue every year, and at a good clip. Some companies are willing to postpone profitability to grow revenue faster, but in that case one does expect good top-line growth.
In the last year Amplify Energy saw its revenue grow by 65%. That's a head and shoulders above most loss-making companies. And the share price has responded, gaining 106% as we previously mentioned. That sort of revenue growth is bound to attract attention, even if the company doesn't turn a profit. The strong share price rise indicates optimism, so there may be a better opportunity for buyers as the hype fades a bit.
The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image).
We're pleased to report that the CEO is remunerated more modestly than most CEOs at similarly capitalized companies. It's always worth keeping an eye on CEO pay, but a more important question is whether the company will grow earnings throughout the years. This free interactive report on Amplify Energy's earnings, revenue and cash flow is a great place to start, if you want to investigate the stock further.
A Different Perspective
Amplify Energy shareholders should be happy with the total gain of 106% over the last twelve months. And the share price momentum remains respectable, with a gain of 46% in the last three months. This suggests the company is continuing to win over new investors. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 2 warning signs with Amplify Energy (at least 1 which is concerning) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.
Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.
Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on US exchanges.
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