5. Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE:EFXT)
Latest 10-Day Percentage Gains: 21.5%
Enerflex Ltd. (NYSE: EFXT) secures the fifth spot among the energy stocks gaining the most this week after its shares climbed 20.92% between February 23 and March 2, reflecting renewed investor confidence in companies that support energy infrastructure and energy transition solutions. For market observers who have watched the oil and gas sector evolve over decades, firms like Enerflex occupy a critical middle ground in the global energy ecosystem. While oil producers and refiners often dominate headlines, infrastructure providers quietly enable the movement, processing, and reliability of energy supply across multiple regions.
Enerflex operates across North America, Latin America, and the Eastern Hemisphere, delivering energy infrastructure solutions and aftermarket services that support natural gas compression, power generation, and related energy systems. As global energy demand continues to grow and supply chains become increasingly complex, companies offering reliable infrastructure services have begun attracting renewed interest from institutional investors seeking exposure to the broader energy value chain.
The company reported its Q4 2025 financial results on February 25, and the numbers offered a mixed but largely encouraging picture for investors tracking energy stocks. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.20, comfortably beating analyst expectations by $0.24, a notable upside surprise that helped strengthen investor sentiment around the stock. Revenue also grew approximately 12% year-over-year to $627 million, surpassing Wall Street estimates and reflecting robust demand in Enerflex’s Energy Infrastructure and Aftermarket Services segments.
However, the quarter was not without its challenges. Enerflex posted a net loss of $57 million during the period, largely attributed to expenses related to the redemption of its 2027 senior secured notes. For experienced market participants, such one-time financial adjustments are not uncommon in capital-intensive industries like energy infrastructure, where balance sheet restructuring and debt management frequently play a role in long-term strategy.
Beyond earnings, investors were particularly encouraged by the company’s cash flow generation. Enerflex reported adjusted EBITDA of $123 million during the quarter, slightly higher than the $121 million recorded in the same period the previous year. Even more striking was the company’s free cash flow performance, which surged to a record $141 million in Q4 2025. That figure represented a dramatic increase from $76 million in Q4 2024 and $43 million in the previous quarter, signaling improving operational efficiency and stronger underlying demand for its services.
Analyst sentiment also turned increasingly positive. On February 27, TD Securities raised its price target on Enerflex shares from C$28 to C$39 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. Price target revisions from major financial institutions often serve as catalysts that draw renewed attention from hedge funds and portfolio managers, particularly when the broader energy sector is experiencing strong momentum.
As energy markets face ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, infrastructure companies such as Enerflex are quietly becoming essential players in maintaining stable energy operations. Their ability to support production, processing, and transportation makes them a crucial component of the modern energy economy.
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