US energy CEO Smith buys $2.3k in company stock

Published 14/08/2025, 12:04
US energy CEO Smith buys $2.3k in company stock

Ryan Lewis Smith, CEO of US Energy Corp (NASDAQ:USEG), recently purchased 2,000 shares of the company’s common stock at a price of $1.17 per share, in a transaction valued at $2,340. The purchase comes as the stock has declined over 42% in the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.

The transaction, which occurred on August 13, 2025, was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the purchase, Smith directly owns 1,179,039 shares of US Energy Corp, representing a significant stake in the $39.77M market cap company. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading below its Fair Value, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering this and 1,400+ other US stocks.

In other recent news, U.S. Energy Corporation reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which fell short of analyst expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.19, significantly below the forecasted -$0.06, resulting in a surprise of 216.67%. Additionally, U.S. Energy’s revenue reached $2.21 million, which was less than the anticipated $2.63 million, marking a revenue surprise of -15.97%. These developments come amid a broader context of investor scrutiny and market reactions. The earnings miss has been a focal point for analysts and investors alike. While no specific analyst upgrades or downgrades were noted, the financial results are likely to influence future assessments. The company’s recent performance highlights ongoing challenges in meeting market expectations. Investors and analysts will be closely monitoring U.S. Energy’s strategies moving forward.

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