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We recently published a list of Why These 15 Oil & Gas Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO) stands against other oil & gas stocks that are skyrocketing so far in 2025.
The oil & gas sector has been quite bullish over the past few months as Trump won the election. Some stocks have gained significantly after he entered office.
The Stargate announcement has also driven bullish sentiment as the AI data center expansion will drive significant energy demand. They require 24/7 reliable energy sources and data centers alone are expected to consume 500 Twh globally in 2025. This is up 11% from 2024.
Plus, cold U.S. winters and European export demand have lifted natural gas prices from historic lows, and LNG companies have been gaining traction as global gas trade expands.
Trump’s executive orders have also reversed clean energy mandates, so many investors see this as a good sign that things will go well for oil & gas stocks for the next four years. It’s worth looking into the ones that have gained the most, as these companies are the ones spearheading the sector.
Methodology
For this article, I screened the top-performing oil & gas stocks year-to-date. Stocks that I have covered recently will be excluded from this list.
I will also mention the number of hedge fund investors in these stocks. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds invest in? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points. (see more details here).
A fleet of oil tankers sailing across the open sea under a clear sky.
Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 16
Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO) is a crude oil and refined petroleum transportation company. The fleet includes 75 vessels.
The stock has surged significantly so far in 2025 due to the broader oil and gas market being bullish. Tanker companies like Frontline (NYSE:FRO) have been beneficiaries of the global oil supply change after the conflict in Eastern Europe, and with Trump failing to keep his promise of ending it quickly, companies like Frontline (NYSE:FRO) are poised to continue benefiting.
The tanker market is very tight, with minimal new vessel deliveries. Only 2% fleet growth is expected in 2025. That’s while global oil demand has continued to grow.