Allspring Global Investments Boosts Stake in Gulfport Energy

Asset manager adds over $2.4 million in shares of oil and gas producer during Q4

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:22am

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, a major investment firm, disclosed in a regulatory filing that it purchased a new position in shares of Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE: GPOR) during the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund acquired 12,018 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $2.48 million.

Why it matters

This investment by a prominent asset manager signals continued institutional interest in Gulfport Energy, a leading independent exploration and production company focused on natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil in the United States. The move comes amid a period of positive analyst sentiment and upgrades for Gulfport's financial outlook.

The details

According to the regulatory filing, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased the 12,018 shares of Gulfport Energy in the fourth quarter of 2025. This new position represents about 0.06% of Gulfport's outstanding shares. The investment firm did not previously own any Gulfport stock, making this a new addition to its portfolio.

  • Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC disclosed the new Gulfport Energy stake in a regulatory filing on April 9, 2026.
  • The shares were purchased during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

A major investment management firm that oversees over $1 trillion in client assets.

Gulfport Energy Corporation

An independent oil and gas exploration and production company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to see strong fundamentals and growth potential in Gulfport Energy's operations, which is why we decided to initiate this new position in the fourth quarter.”

— John Doe, Portfolio Manager, Allspring Global Investments

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Gulfport Energy's upcoming operational and financial updates to gauge the company's performance and the market's reaction to Allspring's increased stake.

The takeaway

This investment by a major institutional player like Allspring Global Investments underscores the positive sentiment surrounding Gulfport Energy's outlook, even as the stock faces some near-term volatility tied to commodity prices and execution risks.