Five years ago, Permian Resources $PR shares were trading around $2.49, but as of today, the stock has surged to $14.03—a massive 463.45% increase driven by efficient Delaware Basin operations and a $11.64B market cap.

This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.3%, meaning your money would have grown by an average of over 40% each year.

By utilizing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy and investing $500 every month for five years (totaling $30,000), you would hedge against energy market volatility by buying more shares during dips and fewer at peaks.

Projecting forward at this same historical pace with a monthly growth rate of roughly 2.94%, your total investment could reach $81,540 by 2031, resulting in a gain of $51,540 or a 171.8% return.

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While oil and gas stocks are subject to global price swings and a 52-week high of $16.03 suggests room for recovery, PR’s 4.28% dividend yield offers an extra layer of value; if you maintain this steady drill, your $500 monthly habit could strike a rich find in the next five years—but as the energy landscape shifts, will you be holding the bag or the gold when the next cycle peaks?