Theme IntelligenceUpdated May 6, 2026

Oil & Gas Stocks: The Energy Sector Screener and Research Hub

Track integrated majors, shale producers, midstream pipelines, and refiners in one place. Compare dividends, margins, and cash flow across the sector.

Investment Thesis

Compare income, capital discipline, and cycle positioning across every segment of the energy value chain.

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Anish Das
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Performance Dashboard

How the Oil & Gas theme has traded against the market

Use the basket chart to see whether the move is broad-based or being carried by a narrow set of names.

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Live Screener

Rank the Oil & Gas Stocks with live market and fundamental data

Scan the leaders, compare returns against growth and valuation, then open the full screener when you want to refine the universe.

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TickerCompanyMkt CapYTDDiv YieldP/EOp Margin
Exxon Mobil Corporation$656.38B26.3%2.6%23.110.5%
Chevron Corporation$384.42B23.6%3.6%29.19%
Shell plc$253.93B18.9%3.2%14.97.3%
TotalEnergies SE$208.45B40.7%4.1%16.210.9%
ConocoPhillips$150.31B27.5%2.6%19.419.6%
BP p.l.c.$121.38B29.8%4.1%2279.48.2%
Enbridge Inc.$119.81B14.1%0.3%17.116.8%
Equinor ASA$103.25B68.5%4.5%21.225.7%
Canadian Natural Resources Limited$99.81B39.4%3.6%12.621.2%
The Williams Companies, Inc.$93.08B25.1%2.6%35.636.8%
SLB N.V.$84.06B39.3%1.9%23.815.3%
Suncor Energy Inc.$82.97B52.8%2.4%19.631.7%
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras$81.01B82.6%26.1%9.328.1%
Marathon Petroleum Corporation$76.72B57.8%1.4%19.64.3%
Valero Energy Corporation$75.79B53.3%1.8%33.53.5%
EOG Resources, Inc.$75.44B31.3%2.8%15.535.1%
Phillips 66$72.27B38.1%2.6%16.72.7%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.$71.84B16.5%3.6%23.628.4%
Energy Transfer LP$70.15B22.9%6.3%15.111.4%
Baker Hughes Company$67.22B43.8%1.4%26.112.8%
Occidental Petroleum Corporation$58.85B40%2.7%36.917.2%
Diamondback Energy, Inc.$58B35.3%1.9%36.032.7%
ONEOK, Inc.$56.72B21.1%4.5%16.620.7%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.$56.64B36.3%0.8%11.227%
MPLX Lp$56.51B3.3%7.1%11.540.3%
Halliburton Company$34.84B40.9%1.7%27.810.2%
Devon Energy Corporation$31.69B34.6%1.9%12.122%
Coterra Energy Inc.$27.06B33.9%2.5%15.889.1%

Valuation Pulse

Are Oil & Gas Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

Aggregated DCF intrinsic value and Wall Street analyst consensus across the theme universe — see where the opportunities and risks sit before you commit capital.

Wall Street Consensus

28 stocks with analyst coverage

Median -3%
Buy (23)Hold (5)

82%

Buy or Strong Buy

-3%

Median Target Upside

Daily Intelligence

What is driving the Oil & Gas theme today

Start with the daily narrative, then review the setups across the value chain with catalyst and valuation context before you act.

Today's Brief

Apr 10, 2026

BULLISH

Oil prices above $90, LNG demand rising, and new discoveries in Gulf of Mexico and Venezuela boost U.S. majors. ConocoPhillips and Chevron benefit from exploration wins and LNG projects, while Shell’s Venezuelan‑Trinidad field and Occidental’s Gulf discovery add upside. Refinery upgrades at Exxon and TotalEnergies support margins. Middle‑East volatility adds risk but also price support. Dividend‑heavy pipeline stocks like Enbridge remain attractive for income. Overall, the sector shows bullish momentum, though some stocks lag due to recent losses or regulatory concerns.

Top Drivers

ConocoPhillips' new Venezuelan exploration and LNG focus positions it for long‑term upside.

Chevron's Gulf of Mexico discovery and Middle East hit boost earnings outlook.

Shell's Venezuelan‑Trinidad field launch will increase gas output and revenue.

Exxon’s refinery upgrades and stable margins support a buy.

Occidental’s Gulf discovery strengthens outlook amid high oil prices.

Featured Setups By Segment

Featured names with catalyst and valuation context

These are the cards worth scanning first: current narrative, Street target, VCP DCF view, peer-multiple verdict, and forward estimates in one place.

Integrated Oil Majors

Diversified companies operating across the entire value chain — exploration, production, refining, chemicals, and distribution — with global operations and decades-long dividend track records.

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CVX

Chevron Corporation

$192.66$384.42B1M -3%
MIXED

Chevron’s stock is trading on a recent pullback that analysts see as a high‑conviction buying window, while investors eye the upcoming Q1 earnings report that is expected to show revenue decline. A new preliminary agreement with Libya to assess shale resources adds upside potential, and Warren Buffett’s long‑term ownership reinforces the company’s dividend‑aristocrat status.

Street

Buy

Target $190.93 • -0.9% • 53 analysts

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Peers

Overvalued

-9% • 89/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +10%

Base target $239.89 • 53/100 confidence

The Crude Reality: Pullback Creates High-Conviction Opportunity in Chevron

marketbeat.com • 2026-04-29 10:45

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SHEL

Shell plc

$89.70$253.93B1M -4%
BULLISH

Shell’s potential sale of its LNG Canada stake to Apollo, Blackstone and KKR, combined with CEO Wael Sawan’s emphasis on a production backlog, an inflection point in operations, and the acquisition of ARC Resources, signals a strategic shift toward higher‑margin assets and stronger cash flow.

Street

Buy

Target $94.67 • +6% • 12 analysts

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Peers

Undervalued

+10% • 82/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +3%

Base target $104.23 • 49/100 confidence

Exclusive: Apollo, Blackstone and KKR vie for Shell stake in LNG Canada, sources say

reuters.com • 2026-04-30 01:05

Shale & E&P Producers

Pure upstream companies focused on finding and producing oil and natural gas, primarily from US shale basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford, where capital discipline and low breakevens define the winners.

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COP

ConocoPhillips

$123.32$150.31B1M -6%
BULLISH

COP is trading on expectations of a prolonged oil supply disruption into 2027 and higher crude prices that should lift margins, while analysts flag the stock as undervalued ahead of Q1 earnings.

Street

Buy

Target $127.07 • +3% • 52 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+39% • 86/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +9%

Base target $140.39 • 44/100 confidence

A Major Oil Executive Warns That the Global Oil Supply Disruption Could Last Into 2027. Here's What That Means for Oil Stocks.

fool.com • 2026-04-29 11:08

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EOG

EOG Resources, Inc.

$140.82$75.44B1M -2%
BULLISH

EOG is expected to report earnings growth next week, driven by higher oil and gas prices and strong production, positioning it as a value play with solid fundamentals.

Street

Buy

Target $137.93 • -2% • 66 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Overvalued

-18% • 87/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +11%

Base target $185.05 • 47/100 confidence

Earnings Preview: SM Energy (SM) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 11:02

Refiners & Oilfield Services

Companies that process crude oil into fuels and chemicals, or provide the drilling equipment, completion technology, and field services that upstream producers depend on to extract oil and gas.

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SLB

SLB N.V.

$56.00$84.06B1M +12%
BULLISH

Analysts have raised SLB's earnings and revenue forecasts after Q1 results, driven by strong international revenue growth, boosting investor interest.

Street

Buy

Target $56.95 • +2% • 66 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Fair

-1% • 94/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +3%

Base target $65.02 • 60/100 confidence

Investors Heavily Search SLB Limited (SLB): Here is What You Need to Know

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 10:02

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VLO

Valero Energy Corporation

$253.45$75.79B1M +3%
BULLISH

Valero Energy (VLO) is highlighted as a top growth stock with analysts projecting strong Q1 earnings and positive revenue growth, boosting investor confidence. Wall Street analysts rate it favorably, positioning it as a buy for earnings beat seekers.

Street

Buy

Target $214.67 • -15% • 37 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+10% • 78/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +0%

Base target $490.15 • 60/100 confidence

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for April 29th

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 04:36

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MPC

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

$260.51$76.72B1M +8%
BULLISH

MPC is gaining traction from a newly announced quarterly dividend, strong earnings growth expectations, and positive momentum signals from analysts.

Street

Buy

Target $214.78 • -18% • 33 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Overvalued

-21% • 81/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +4%

Base target $463.52 • 53/100 confidence

3 Undervalued PEG Stocks With Double-Digit Growth to Buy Now

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 16:01

Midstream & LNG Infrastructure

Pipeline operators, natural gas processors, and LNG exporters with contracted toll-road business models, high dividend yields, and cash flows that are less sensitive to commodity price swings than upstream producers.

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LNG

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

$269.52$56.64B1M -5%
BULLISH

LNG prices are climbing on a global supply shock that has tightened production, while new gas discoveries by Eni and steady dividend payouts from Cheniere signal growing demand and corporate confidence.

Street

Buy

Target $265.38 • -2% • 27 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+24% • 78/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +11%

Base target $372.10 • 44/100 confidence

LNG Supply Shock Surges, Natural Gas ETFs Stall: A Market Mismatch

benzinga.com • 2026-04-29 14:28

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ET

Energy Transfer LP

$20.39$70.15B1M +8%
BULLISH

Energy Transfer (ET) is gaining on the back of a higher quarterly cash distribution, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The stock rose despite broader market slip, driven by strong investor demand and its high yield profile.

Street

Buy

Target $19.00 • -7% • 32 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+49% • 63/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +11%

Base target $19.63 • 50/100 confidence

3 High-Yield Energy Stocks Worth Buying for the Income -- and Holding for the Gains

fool.com • 2026-04-29 05:45

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WMB

The Williams Companies, Inc.

$76.12$93.08B1M +5%
BULLISH

Williams Companies (WMB) is driving higher shares today after announcing a quarterly cash dividend and analysts now expect earnings growth next quarter, positioning it as a strong play in the energy sector.

Street

Buy

Target $79.00 • +4% • 34 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Overvalued

-41% • 81/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +9%

Base target $98.00 • 51/100 confidence

Analysts Estimate Expro Group Holdings (XPRO) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

zacks.com • 2026-04-28 11:06

More Daily Summaries

Review the rest of the names in the theme that have fresh stock-level news coverage today.

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OXY

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

BULLISH

OXY posted a strong earnings beat and higher-than-expected quarterly revenue, driving its share price up while the broader market fell. The company’s performance outpaced peers like Exxon Mobil and attracted attention as a potential buy after analysts forecast earnings growth.

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TTE

TotalEnergies SE

BULLISH

TotalEnergies posted a 29% jump in Q1 earnings driven by higher oil prices and robust trading, raised its interim dividend to €0.90 per share, and secured a 50% stake in flexible power assets, though it will pause operations in the Strait of Hormuz until transit stabilizes.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming earnings across Oil & Gas Stocks

Earnings are the single biggest catalyst for theme stocks. Track which names report soon and prepare before the move.

No earnings in the next 30 days

No names in this theme are scheduled to report in the next month.

Dates can shift, so if you are tracking a specific stock, open its page for the latest earnings calendar and setup.

Theme Breakdown

How the Oil & Gas universe breaks down

These buckets separate the companies building, supplying, and monetizing the theme across the value chain.

01

Integrated Oil Majors

Diversified companies operating across the entire value chain — exploration, production, refining, chemicals, and distribution — with global operations and decades-long dividend track records.

XOMCVXSHELTTEBP
02

Shale & E&P Producers

Pure upstream companies focused on finding and producing oil and natural gas, primarily from US shale basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford, where capital discipline and low breakevens define the winners.

COPEOGOXYFANGDVN
03

Refiners & Oilfield Services

Companies that process crude oil into fuels and chemicals, or provide the drilling equipment, completion technology, and field services that upstream producers depend on to extract oil and gas.

SLBVLOMPCPSXHAL
04

Midstream & LNG Infrastructure

Pipeline operators, natural gas processors, and LNG exporters with contracted toll-road business models, high dividend yields, and cash flows that are less sensitive to commodity price swings than upstream producers.

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How This Basket Is Built

  • Curated oil and gas value chain universeThe basket covers the full energy value chain — integrated oil majors, independent E&P producers, refiners, oilfield services companies, pipeline operators, and LNG exporters. Stocks qualify when oil and gas commodity prices, production volumes, or energy infrastructure demand can materially change revenue, margins, or the investment thesis.
  • Listed common stocks onlyThe page focuses on listed equities with enough liquidity, analyst coverage, and financial disclosure to support real research work. MLPs are included where they trade as common units on major exchanges. Private operators and commodity futures are excluded.
  • Equal-weight theme basket for performanceThe performance chart equal-weights the basket so ExxonMobil and Chevron do not dominate the read. This makes it easier to judge whether oil-sector strength is broad-based or concentrated in a few mega-cap names.
  • Income and capital-return metrics alongside fundamentalsOil and gas stocks are among the highest-yielding equities in the market. The table surfaces dividend yield, free cash flow margin, and leverage so investors can judge both the income opportunity and the balance-sheet durability of each name.
Quick Read

What Makes This More Than a Commodity Bet

The oil sector fundamentally changed after 2020 — capital discipline and shareholder returns replaced production growth as the central investor thesis.

  • Post-2020 capex restraint turned energy companies into free-cash-flow machines
  • Buyback and dividend programs now rival or exceed what big tech returns to shareholders
  • The shift from "grow production at any cost" to "return capital" changed how the sector is valued

The capital discipline revolution changed everything. Today the market rewards oil companies that generate free cash flow and return it through dividends and buybacks. Use the FCF margin and dividend yield columns to see which names are delivering on that promise.

Quick Read

How the Oil Value Chain Creates Different Risk Profiles

Upstream, midstream, and downstream segments respond to oil prices in fundamentally different ways — choosing the right segment matters more than picking the right stock.

  • E&P stocks move 1.5x to 2x with crude oil price — highest beta to the commodity
  • Midstream pipelines collect toll-based fees and barely move with oil price swings
  • Refiners profit from crack spreads, which can actually improve when crude drops

E&P producers track crude prices closely. Pipeline operators earn take-or-pay fees on contracted volumes — cash flow barely changes with oil prices. Refiners profit from the spread between crude costs and product prices. Use the taxonomy to compare names against their true segment peers.

Quick Read

The Income Advantage That Separates Oil From Growth Themes

Oil and gas is the highest-yielding equity sector alongside REITs — many names pay 3 to 7 percent with growing payouts backed by real cash flow.

  • Midstream names often yield 4 to 7 percent with contracted cash flows backing the payout
  • Integrated majors like Exxon and Chevron have raised dividends for 25 to 40 consecutive years
  • Variable dividend structures at E&P names like Devon and Diamondback pass excess cash flow directly to shareholders

Yield alone is not the full story. Read dividend yield alongside FCF margin and debt-to-equity. A 6 percent yield funded by debt is a trap. A 6 percent yield funded by 15 percent FCF margin and falling leverage is a compounder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Companies whose revenue comes from exploring, producing, transporting, refining, or servicing crude oil and natural gas. The sector spans integrated majors (XOM, CVX), shale producers (EOG, FANG), pipeline operators (WMB, ET), refiners (VLO, MPC), and oilfield services (SLB, HAL).

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