Key Takeaways Prairie Operating is scaling fast in the DJ Basin with key acquisitions and expects output to triple in 2025. Flotek has shifted to high-margin, recurring analytics contracts and posted 244% net income growth in Q1. Flotek's stock surged 214% in a year, while PROP fell 66%, reflecting confidence in Flotek's strategy.If you’re an investor looking to bet on small-cap energy stocks, both Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) and Flotek Industries (FTK) offer intriguing but very different opportunities. ...