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U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Analysis

UpdatedOct 04, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies342
  • 7D-3.1%
  • 3M0.9%
  • 1Y-2.7%
  • YTD-0.04%

Over the last 7 days, the Oil and Gas industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by a pullback from Exxon Mobil of 3.4%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Oil and Gas Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$115.9b13.4x18.2x1.3x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$116.3b13.3x18.4x1.3x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$121.3b12.8x17.5x1.2x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$2.1tUS$1.7tUS$122.2b12.3x17x1.2x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$122.0b11.7x16.3x1.1x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$2.0tUS$1.7tUS$130.3b11.2x15.1x1.1x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$130.5b13x16.7x1.3x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$2.2tUS$1.7tUS$141.1b11.6x15.4x1.2x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$144.9b11.7x14.7x1.2x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$145.0b10.9x14.8x1.2x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$147.8b11x14.9x1.2x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$160.9b11x13.6x1.2x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$157.8b10.3x13.4x1.2x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$159.5b11.2x13.1x1.2x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$162.2b10.9x12.7x1.2x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$160.9b10.5x12.7x1.2x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$2.2tUS$1.8tUS$192.7b9.6x11.5x1.2x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$2.1tUS$1.8tUS$193.2b9.1x11x1.2x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$2.0tUS$1.8tUS$203.0b8.4x9.7x1.1x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.1b7.8x8.7x1.1x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$1.9tUS$1.9tUS$230.3b7.6x8.4x1x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$230.6b7.7x8.6x1x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$2.0tUS$2.0tUS$261.6b6.5x7.8x1x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$261.4b6.6x8.2x1.1x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023US$2.0tUS$2.0tUS$264.9b6.8x7.7x1x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023US$2.0tUS$2.2tUS$307.3b5.5x6.4x0.9x
Tue, 30 May 2023US$1.9tUS$2.2tUS$307.5b5.3x6.2x0.9x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023US$2.0tUS$2.2tUS$274.7b5.7x7.2x0.9x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023US$1.9tUS$2.2tUS$275.3b5.6x6.8x0.8x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023US$2.0tUS$2.2tUS$268.0b6.6x7.5x0.9x
Wed, 18 Jan 2023US$2.1tUS$2.2tUS$254.2b7.1x8.4x1x
Fri, 16 Dec 2022US$2.0tUS$2.2tUS$254.2b7.1x8x0.9x
Sun, 13 Nov 2022US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$253.3b7.7x8.8x1x
Tue, 11 Oct 2022US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$190.1b9.5x10.4x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.4x


Total Market Cap: US$2.0tTotal Earnings: US$190.1bTotal Revenue: US$1.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Oil and Gas industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Oil and Gas industry have declined 15% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.7% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Energy industry?

US Market1.16%
Energy-3.06%
Oil and Gas-3.06%
Coal and Fuels7.16%
Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation-1.88%
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production-2.95%
Integrated Oil and Gas-3.77%
Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing-4.76%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 27.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 63.9% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 10.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Coal and Fuels industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 44% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 55% per year.
  • In contrast, the Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 9.9% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
EQT EQTUS$56.033.6%
+US$1.2b		51.7%PE30.6x
BTU Peabody EnergyUS$32.0030.5%
+US$908.4m		21.2%PE27.6x
LEU Centrus EnergyUS$343.4912.5%
+US$694.4m		406.5%PE59.7x
WMB Williams CompaniesUS$64.480.7%
+US$574.0m		29.9%PE32.5x
KMI Kinder MorganUS$28.460.9%
+US$555.5m		20.5%PE23.4x

Latest News

EQT
US$56.03
EQT
7D
3.6%
1Y
51.7%

Appalachian Natural Gas Infrastructure Will Drive Enduring Value

Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for EQT to $62.80 from $62.12. This reflects greater confidence in the company's operational outlook and future cash flow potential based on recent Street research commentary.
BTU
US$32.00
Peabody Energy
7D
30.5%
1Y
21.2%

US Policy Tailwinds Will Strengthen Domestic Coal Fundamentals

Peabody Energy's analyst-derived fair value has been raised from $20.05 to $23.28 per share. Analysts cite the company's strengthened earnings outlook and expanding global opportunities as reasons for the upward revision.
WMB
US$64.48
Williams Companies
7D
0.7%
1Y
29.9%

Pipeline Network Expansions Will Drive LNG Export And Decarbonization Momentum

The analyst price target for Williams Companies has increased from $63.68 to $65.41, as analysts point to growing project contributions and expectations for sector-leading EBITDA growth, which are supporting the higher valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Williams Companies continues to highlight both optimistic outlooks and lingering areas of caution.
OXY
US$44.85
Occidental Petroleum
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-19.6%
XOM
US$113.26
Exxon Mobil
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-9.3%
CRK
US$21.43
Comstock Resources
7D
8.7%
1Y
77.8%

Revenues Tell The Story For Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CRK) As Its Stock Soars 32%

Oct 02
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CNR
US$88.83
Core Natural Resources
7D
7.3%
1Y
-15.1%
COP
US$94.16
ConocoPhillips
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-17.8%
EXE
US$107.44
Expand Energy
7D
1.6%
1Y
25.5%

Digital Advances And Regional Positioning Will Reshape The Energy Landscape

The consensus Analyst Price Target for Expand Energy has been revised downward, primarily reflecting a sharp decline in Net Profit Margin and a significant increase in Future P/E, with fair value reduced from $132.15 to $128.78. What's in the News CFO Mohit Singh departed the company due to termination without cause; Brittany Raiford appointed as Interim CFO.
VLO
US$160.40
Valero Energy
7D
-8.7%
1Y
12.6%

St Charles SEC Unit Will Yield High-Value Products

Valero Energy’s consensus price target has been raised to $166.06 as analysts cite persistent refining margin strength, resilient product markets, and strong recent earnings, despite some valuation concerns following recent outperformance. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight persistent global refining margin strength, with product markets remaining tight and defying expectations of a decline.
LEU
US$343.49
Centrus Energy
7D
12.5%
1Y
406.5%

Delayed DOE Awards Will Hinder Nuclear Fuel Potential

Centrus Energy’s analyst price target was raised from $238.46 to $242.86, reflecting growing optimism driven by new international partnerships, extended government contracts, and its unique role in a resurgent nuclear sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlighted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with credible international nuclear partners, signaling confidence in Centrus' role in the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain buildout.
PSX
US$133.01
Phillips 66
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-4.0%

NGL, Midstream And Refining Upgrades Will Shape Future Success

Consensus price targets for Phillips 66 have increased to $139.84, reflecting analyst confidence in persistent refining margin strength, strong recent results, and upside from chemicals, while near-term risks from potential activist exits and sector pullbacks are noted. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite persistent strength in refining margins, with global product markets remaining relatively tight and distillate tightness expected to continue into winter, supporting a higher margin risk well into 2026.
TRGP
US$162.30
Targa Resources
7D
-6.8%
1Y
2.7%

Permian And Export Developments Will Drive Long-Term Success

Despite Targa Resources' resilient Permian volumes, robust cash flow prospects, and investor focus on capital returns, analysts modestly lowered price targets—now $205.30—citing sector-wide valuation concerns and near-term growth already reflected in the stock after a significant rally. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Targa's strong positioning for natural gas, LNG, and natural gas liquid infrastructure expansion, underpinned by robust global power demand and high-quality asset selection.
KMI
US$28.46
Kinder Morgan
7D
0.9%
1Y
20.5%
CVX
US$153.55
Chevron
7D
-4.1%
1Y
1.9%

Permian Production And Renewables Will Shape Enduring Value

Analysts have raised their price target for Chevron, citing resilient Q2 results, improved refining margins, strong resource depth, and long-term support from rising natural gas demand, partially offset by integration risks post-acquisition, resulting in a modest upward revision of fair value to $168.78. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Chevron’s strong second-quarter results, demonstrating resilience and outperformance among integrated oil companies due to a diversified asset portfolio and reliable shareholder returns.
EOG
US$110.83
EOG Resources
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-16.7%