Why under-the-radar stock Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) is flying

Cooper Energy Ltd (ASX: COE) is an energy stock to watch

| More on:
a woman

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Shares in emerging oil and gas exploration company Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX: COE) are up 4.6% to 45c per share at the time of writing after rising 5% during yesterdays trade and up 25% from July 4 alone.

Cooper yesterday released a quarterly report for the 3 months to June 30 2018, announcing full-year revenue up 71%, with revenue for the quarter rising 51% and quarter production up 6% while full-year production rose 54%.

The stellar results come off the back of Cooper advising its Sole-3 flow-back was completed successfully with aims to connect the Sole gas field with the Orbost Gas Plant by October.

Most other energy players have slipped into the red today with Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) shares down 1.3% to $1.81, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) down 1.1% to $32.70 and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) down 1.5% to $9.46.

Motley Fool contributor Carin Pickworth has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Resources Shares

busy trader on the phone in front of board depicting asx share price risers and fallers
Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

Read more »

Business people standing at a mine site smiling.
Resources Shares

Buying BHP and Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the ASX mining giants are partnering up

Rio Tinto and BHP are shaking things up in Western Australia.

Read more »

Two young male miners wearing red hardhats stand inside a mine and shake hands
Resources Shares

Mining momentum: 2 ASX stocks that could surprise investors this January

Copper demand is rising fast in 2026, putting Sandfire Resources and Rio Tinto back in focus.

Read more »

Two miners standing together with a smile on their faces.
Resources Shares

Fortescue shares vs. BHP: Which delivered superior returns in 2025?

We compare the 12-month returns of the two biggest ASX 200 mining shares, BHP and Fortescue.

Read more »

A gloved hand holds lumps of silver against a background of dirt as if at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Silver just tumbled 5% today. What on earth is going on?

Silver fell 5% after record highs as profit taking hit demand.

Read more »

Engineer looking at mining trucks at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Gallium has been earmarked as a critical mineral. Here's how you can get exposure on the ASX

These four companies are all looking to become producers.

Read more »

A woman is very excited about something she's just seen on her computer, clenching her fists and smiling broadly.
Resources Shares

Up 113% since April, why this $4 billion ASX 200 mining stock is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 mining stock.

Read more »

Three miners stand together at a mine site studying documents with equipment in the background
Resources Shares

BHP shares hover near 52-week high as momentum builds. Is a breakout coming?

BHP shares trade near a 52-week high as buyer momentum supports the uptrend.

Read more »