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U.S. Energy Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies440
  • 7D6.1%
  • 3M9.7%
  • 1Y37.1%
  • YTD29.3%

In the last week, the Energy industry is up 6.1%, with Exxon Mobil up 9.2%. Meanwhile, Uranium Energy actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 10.0% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 37% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Energy Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 17 May 2026US$3.0tUS$1.9tUS$124.5b16.9x24.4x1.6x
Tue, 14 Apr 2026US$2.9tUS$1.9tUS$130.6b17.2x22.4x1.6x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026US$2.8tUS$1.9tUS$130.7b17.4x21.7x1.5x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026US$2.7tUS$1.9tUS$128.7b15.5x20.8x1.4x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b15.5x18.8x1.3x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$124.8b15.5x18.8x1.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$127.3b14.3x18x1.2x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$125.9b14.3x19.1x1.3x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.2b13.5x18.2x1.2x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$132.8b12.4x17x1.2x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.4b12.4x17.4x1.2x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$134.5b11.7x16.6x1.2x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$2.1tUS$1.9tUS$143.8b11.1x14.5x1.1x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$143.9b12.3x15.9x1.2x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$154.8b12.3x15.1x1.2x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$158.6b11.9x14.7x1.2x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$2.5tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b12x15.6x1.3x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$163.8b11.2x14.1x1.2x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.6b11.4x13.2x1.2x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.2b11.4x13.6x1.2x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$175.8b11.7x13x1.2x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$176.0b11.2x12.7x1.2x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$174.8b11.6x13.5x1.2x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$206.1b10.3x11.7x1.2x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$206.6b9.5x11.3x1.2x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$218.6b8.7x9.8x1.1x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.2b8.6x9.2x1.1x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.5b8.3x9x1.1x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$246.5b8.7x9.4x1.1x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.7b7.6x8.8x1.1x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$2.3tUS$2.2tUS$272.6b7.6x8.6x1.1x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$296.8b7.4x8.8x1.1x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$2.4tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b6.8x7.6x1x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$2.4tUS$2.4tUS$316.0b7.1x7.7x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.7x


Total Market Cap: US$2.4tTotal Earnings: US$316.0bTotal Revenue: US$2.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Energy Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Energy industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 14.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Energy industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.0% 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 sector?

US Market-0.34%
Energy6.11%
Oil and Gas6.39%
Energy Services3.87%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Energy Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 26.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Oil and Gas industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 13.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Energy Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 21% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 26% per year.
  • In contrast, the Oil and Gas industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
XOM Exxon MobilUS$157.929.2%
+US$55.3b		46.0%PE25.9x
CVX ChevronUS$191.105.2%
+US$18.7b		34.5%PE34.3x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$122.417.5%
+US$10.4b		32.4%PE20.4x
WMB Williams CompaniesUS$77.728.0%
+US$7.0b		32.2%PE34.1x
VG Venture GlobalUS$14.2324.3%
+US$6.9b		45.4%PE15x

Latest News

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7D
-10.0%
1Y
158.0%
INSW
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-7.7%
1Y
115.5%
VG
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Venture Global
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24.3%
1Y
45.4%
DINO
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HF Sinclair
7D
-3.3%
1Y
91.1%
PARR
US$58.30
Par Pacific Holdings
7D
-9.4%
1Y
183.3%
TPL
US$385.17
Texas Pacific Land
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-19.2%
EOG
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EOG Resources
7D
7.9%
1Y
21.4%
TRGP
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Targa Resources
7D
9.6%
1Y
64.2%
DHT
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DHT Holdings
7D
-7.2%
1Y
49.9%
LEU
US$182.60
Centrus Energy
7D
-11.9%
1Y
90.7%
COP
US$122.41
ConocoPhillips
7D
7.5%
1Y
32.4%
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WMB
US$77.72
Williams Companies
7D
8.0%
1Y
32.2%
XOM
US$157.92
Exxon Mobil
7D
9.2%
1Y
46.0%
CVX
US$191.10
Chevron
7D
5.2%
1Y
34.5%
OXY
US$59.62
Occidental Petroleum
7D
12.4%
1Y
38.5%
FRO
US$36.66
Frontline
7D
-7.2%
1Y
100.1%
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