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Empire Petroleum vs Reserve Petroleum: EP and RSRV compared
Empire Petroleum is the larger company: $9.5M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.3M for Reserve Petroleum (Q2 2026). Reserve Petroleum is growing faster (+54% against +9% a year earlier). Reserve Petroleum is more profitable, with an operating margin of 47.8% against -16.2%.
Where the money goes: EP and RSRV
Empire Petroleum (EP) · Q2 2026
Empire Petroleum, Q2 2026: revenue $9.5M (+9% year over year), operating margin -16.2%, net loss $1.9M, operating cash flow −$2.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Reserve Petroleum (RSRV) · Q2 2026
Reserve Petroleum, Q2 2026: revenue $5.3M (+54% year over year), operating margin 47.8%, net earnings $2.5M, operating cash flow $4.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Empire Petroleum (EP) | Reserve Petroleum (RSRV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $9.5M | $5.3M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +54% |
| Operating margin | -16.2% | 47.8% |
| Net earnings | −$1.9M | $2.5M |
| Net margin | -19.5% | 47.4% |
| Operating cash flow | −$2.8M | $4.2M |
| Free cash flow | — | $855K |
Where the revenue comes from
Reserve Petroleum
- Oil Sales: $4.2M (79%)
- Natural Gas Sales: $1.0M (19%)
- Miscellaneous Oil and Gas Product Sales: $87K (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Empire Petroleum or Reserve Petroleum?
Empire Petroleum is the larger company: $9.5M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.3M for Reserve Petroleum (Q2 2026).
Is Empire Petroleum or Reserve Petroleum growing faster?
Reserve Petroleum is growing faster (+54% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Empire Petroleum or Reserve Petroleum?
Reserve Petroleum is more profitable, with an operating margin of 47.8% against -16.2%.
More: Empire Petroleum earnings · how Empire Petroleum makes money · Reserve Petroleum earnings · how Reserve Petroleum makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.