The share price of Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) surged by 9.67% between November 28 and December 5, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week.
Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) is a leading North American oilfield services firm with operations in major shale formations across the US and Canada.
Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) received a boost on December 2 when UBS initiated coverage of the stock with a ‘Buy’ rating and a price target of $23, representing an upside potential of almost 18% as of the writing of this piece.
According to the analyst, the positive outlook is driven by Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT)’s rapidly expanding distributed power offering through Liberty Power Innovations. In its last earnings calls, the company highlighted its target to add 500 MW of generation capacity by the end of next year and build a total capacity of more than 1 GW by the end of 2027.
Moreover, Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) is the second-largest frac provider in North America, boasting a market share of 20% and an integrated product offering through its wireline and logistics units. Given UBS’s forecasts for rising crude oil prices after Q1 2026, the analyst expects frac demand to recover in the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
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