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U.S. Energy Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies428
  • 7D4.1%
  • 3M35.4%
  • 1Y28.3%
  • YTD31.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Energy industry has risen 4.1%, driven by gains from Exxon Mobil of 3.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 28%. 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
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$3.1tUS$1.9tUS$130.6b18.2x23.9x1.7x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$2.8tUS$1.9tUS$130.0b17.1x21.6x1.5x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$2.5tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b16.6x19.6x1.3x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.2b14.7x18.4x1.2x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$125.5b15.7x18.6x1.3x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$125.9b13.4x17.7x1.2x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$125.9b13.4x18.1x1.2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$128.8b12.4x17.5x1.2x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.5b12.3x17.2x1.2x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$134.6b11.3x16x1.1x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$140.3b11.3x15.6x1.1x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$2.5tUS$1.9tUS$143.9b13.1x17x1.3x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$150.0b12.9x16x1.3x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$2.5tUS$1.9tUS$158.7b12.7x15.7x1.3x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b11.4x14.3x1.2x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$159.6b12x15.3x1.3x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$175.8b11.7x13.7x1.2x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$2.2tUS$2.0tUS$172.5b10.9x12.8x1.1x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$2.2tUS$2.0tUS$173.7b10.8x12.9x1.1x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$176.1b11.3x12.9x1.2x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$176.4b11.3x13.2x1.2x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$193.4b10.8x12.4x1.2x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$206.3b10.2x11.8x1.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$2.2tUS$2.0tUS$207.9b9.5x10.7x1.1x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.2b8.3x9x1.1x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$2.3tUS$2.1tUS$242.3b8.7x9.3x1.1x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.6b8.8x9.1x1.1x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.8b7.5x8.8x1.1x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.6b7.8x8.9x1.1x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$2.7tUS$2.2tUS$272.9b8x10x1.3x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$2.5tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b6.9x7.9x1.1x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$2.4tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b7.1x7.7x1x
Fri, 05 May 2023US$2.1tUS$2.4tUS$314.8b6.8x6.6x0.9x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023US$2.2tUS$2.4tUS$280.7b7x7.7x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.7x


Total Market Cap: US$2.2tTotal Earnings: US$280.7bTotal Revenue: US$2.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Energy Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.6x202420252026
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 23.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 13.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Energy industry have declined 23% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.4% 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-0.15%
Energy4.14%
Energy Services6.84%
Oil and Gas3.86%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Energy Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 33.1% 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 13.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Energy Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 33% 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$163.263.6%
+US$23.6b		38.0%PE23.6x
CVX ChevronUS$205.153.3%
+US$13.0b		22.1%PE33.3x
SLB SLBUS$51.8914.5%
+US$9.9b		22.3%PE23.1x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$128.934.3%
+US$6.5b		24.9%PE19.8x
VG Venture GlobalUS$16.7112.5%
+US$4.6b		48.7%PE18.2x

Latest News

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OXY: Geopolitics And Efficiency Assumptions Will Pressure Future Cash Flow Reliability

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CNX: Oil Price Tailwinds And Massive Buyback Will Shape Balanced Outlook

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