EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP (EP) Insider Trading & SEC Filings
Last SEC filing
EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP (EP) has filed 9 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-07. Insiders disclosed 1 open-market purchases totaling $20K. 2 Form 8-K material event filings were reported by EP in the last 90 days. InsiderAlpha tracks every EP SEC filing - Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K - in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
About EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP (EP)
EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP trades under the ticker EP. InsiderAlpha tracks 32 primary SEC Form 4 filings from 8 reporting insiders for EP since 2024, sourced directly from SEC EDGAR.
| Sector | Energy insider trading |
|---|---|
| SIC classification | Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (SIC 1311) |
| SEC CIK | 0000887396 |
90-Day SEC Filing Activity
| Insider purchases (90d) | 1 ($20K) |
|---|---|
| Form 4 filings (90d) | 9 |
| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 2 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-07-07 |
Recent EP Insider Transactions (Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Morrisett | President & CEO | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 16.6K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Energy Evolution Master Fund, Ltd. | 10% Owner | J - Other acquisition / disposition | 941.3K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Matthew E. Watson | Chief Accounting Officer | A - Grant or award | 9.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Benjamin J. Marchive II | Director | A - Grant or award | 10.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Mason H. Matschke | Director | A - Grant or award | 10.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| J. Kevin Vann | Director | A - Grant or award | 10.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | A - Grant or award | 10.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Andrew Lloyd Lewis | Director | A - Grant or award | 10.0K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Mason H. Matschke | Director | P - Open-market purchase | 7.8K | $2.54 | $20K | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | M - Option exercise | 67.1K | $2.99 | $201K | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | M - Option exercise | 45.4K | $2.99 | $136K | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | M - Option exercise | 620 | $2.99 | $2K | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | M - Option exercise | 2.09M | $2.99 | $6.25M | SEC | |
| Phil E. Mulacek | Director | M - Option exercise | 51.7K | $2.99 | $155K | SEC | |
| Mason H. Matschke | Director | M - Option exercise | 5.4K | $2.99 | $16K | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP (EP). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
Most-Active EP Insiders - Last 90 Days
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew E. Watson | 2 | - |
| Mason H. Matschke | 2 | $20K |
| Benjamin J. Marchive II | 1 | - |
| J. Kevin Vann | 1 | - |
| Energy Evolution Master Fund, Ltd. | 1 | - |
Recent EP Form 8-K Material Events
- - Item 5.02, 5.07, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 1.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 8.01, 9.01 · Financing · neutral [SEC]
Empire Petroleum Corporation announced the expiration of a previously announced registered rights offering that generated approximately $10 million in gross proceeds before expenses. The rights offering has concluded as of March 19, 2026. - - Item 8.01, 9.01 · Other · neutral [SEC]
Empire Petroleum Corporation announced on March 18, 2026 that it has elected to participate in a new oil and natural gas development program in Louisiana. The filing provides minimal detail beyond the program participation announcement.
Recent Insider Filings
- - Michael R. Morrisett (President & CEO)
- - Energy Evolution Master Fund, Ltd. (10% Owner)
- - Matthew E. Watson (Chief Accounting Officer)
- - J. Kevin Vann (Director)
- - Phil E. Mulacek (Director)
Form 4 Transaction Code Reference
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in EP insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
EP Insider Trading - FAQ
- What is the latest insider trade for EP?
- EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP (EP) had 9 insider filings in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-07-07. InsiderAlpha tracks every Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K filing in real time.
- How many insiders are buying EP stock?
- 1 insider purchase of EP was filed in the last 90 days, totaling $20K.
- How many insiders are selling EP stock?
- 0 insider sales of EP were filed in the last 90 days.
- Where can I see EP SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?
- This page tracks EP Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices, and 8-K material event disclosures in one timeline. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.
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