We recently published a list of Why These 15 Energy Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL) stands against other energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025.
The energy sector has been volatile, and macro trends have led to fears of recession. The S&P 500 energy sector gained almost 9% from January till late March, but it has been dragged down by the broader market correction.
Brent futures have hit lows and sent many energy stocks into a tailspin. Yet, there are still some energy stocks that have defied the odds and have delivered solid gains. Midstream companies have been exceptionally resilient, and renewables have also been a bright spot in the energy sector.
Even during bear markets there are pockets of the market that perform exceptionally well. For instance, tech stocks have been in a bear market, but I recently identified 15 Tech Stocks that are Up the Most in 2025 in another article.
For this article, I screened the best-performing energy stocks year-to-date.
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A towering deepwater pipeline pump emerging from a body of water at sunset, symbolizing the company’s dedication to offshore logistics.
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 5
Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE:GEL) is a midstream energy master limited partnership that provides offshore pipeline transportation, marine transportation, sulfur services, and onshore facilities and transportation, primarily along the Gulf Coast and the Gulf of America/Mexico.
The most significant event driving the stock up in 2025 was the sale of its Alkali Business, which closed on February 28, 2025, netting Genesis (NYSE:GEL) approximately $1.01 billion in cash. The company used these proceeds to pay off its senior secured revolving credit facility, call its remaining 8% senior unsecured notes due 2027, and repurchase $250 million of its Class A convertible preferred units.
These actions are expected to save over $120 million in annual cash costs, or about $1.00 per common unit, and significantly simplify the balance sheet. This material event led to a notable stock price move of more than 5% in early March.