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U.S. Energy Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies441
  • 7D6.6%
  • 3M16.4%
  • 1Y14.6%
  • YTD16.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Energy industry has risen 3.7%, driven by gains from Exxon Mobil of 9.3%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 16%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 10 Feb 2026US$2.7tUS$1.9tUS$128.1b16.7x21.3x1.5x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b15.4x18.7x1.3x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$124.8b15.8x19.1x1.3x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b14.3x18.1x1.2x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$125.9b14x18.8x1.3x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.5b13.6x18.3x1.3x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$132.8b12.4x17.3x1.2x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.4b12.1x17.1x1.2x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$134.5b11.2x16.4x1.1x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$2.1tUS$1.9tUS$143.7b11.2x14.9x1.1x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$144.0b12.6x16.2x1.2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$156.1b12.3x15.6x1.3x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b11.9x14.8x1.2x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b11.9x15x1.2x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$163.9b11.3x13.9x1.2x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$175.3b11.6x13x1.2x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.3b11.5x13.5x1.2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$174.7b11.7x13.3x1.2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$176.0b11.3x13.1x1.2x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$174.8b11.2x13.2x1.2x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$206.3b10.6x11.8x1.2x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$206.4b9.4x11.4x1.2x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$217.0b8.7x9.8x1.1x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.2b8.6x9.2x1.1x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.4b8.4x9x1.1x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$2.3tUS$2.1tUS$246.6b8.6x9.3x1.1x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$2.3tUS$2.2tUS$272.9b7.4x8.4x1x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.6b7.8x8.8x1.1x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$296.8b7.5x8.9x1.2x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023US$2.5tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b6.9x7.8x1x
Sat, 27 May 2023US$2.4tUS$2.4tUS$316.0b7x7.6x1x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023US$2.2tUS$2.4tUS$280.4b6.8x7.9x0.9x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023US$2.1tUS$2.4tUS$280.9b6.7x7.5x0.9x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023US$2.3tUS$2.3tUS$271.5b7.8x8.5x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.5x


Total Market Cap: US$2.3tTotal Earnings: US$271.5bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Energy Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.1x202420252026
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 21.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 13.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Energy industry have declined 22% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.2% 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 Market0.33%
Energy6.59%
Oil and Gas6.62%
Energy Services6.36%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Energy Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 18.4% 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 12.6x.
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 18% 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$151.219.3%
+US$53.5b		36.3%PE21.9x
CVX ChevronUS$182.604.9%
+US$17.0b		17.2%PE29.4x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$108.706.8%
+US$7.4b		9.3%PE16.7x
MPC Marathon PetroleumUS$204.2615.5%
+US$7.1b		32.8%PE14.9x
VLO Valero EnergyUS$201.3811.7%
+US$6.5b		47.2%PE26.2x

Latest News

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Marathon Petroleum
7D
15.5%
1Y
32.8%
EXE
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7D
-3.5%
1Y
-1.8%
TRGP
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7D
9.6%
1Y
5.7%

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KMI
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Kinder Morgan
7D
4.7%
1Y
14.5%

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COP
US$108.70
ConocoPhillips
7D
6.8%
1Y
9.3%
LBRT
US$25.17
Liberty Energy
7D
-3.3%
1Y
41.9%
GEOS
US$10.49
Geospace Technologies
7D
-41.9%
1Y
25.0%
CVX
US$182.60
Chevron
7D
4.9%
1Y
17.2%

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SEI
US$52.96
Solaris Energy Infrastructure
7D
-6.4%
1Y
92.3%

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PSX
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Phillips 66
7D
10.7%
1Y
27.3%
CRK
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Comstock Resources
7D
-7.2%
1Y
13.2%

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XOM
US$151.21
Exxon Mobil
7D
9.3%
1Y
36.3%
RES
US$5.72
RPC
7D
-13.6%
1Y
-4.2%
NUAI
US$5.07
New Era Energy & Digital
7D
-23.9%
1Y
106.9%
LTBR
US$14.79
Lightbridge
7D
-12.0%
1Y
36.4%
VLO
US$201.38
Valero Energy
7D
11.7%
1Y
47.2%