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U.S. Energy Sector Analysis

UpdatedMay 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies441
  • 7D3.0%
  • 3M8.6%
  • 1Y42.8%
  • YTD29.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Energy industry has risen 3.0%, driven by gains from Exxon Mobil of 3.1%. In the same time, Uranium Energy was down 17%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 43%. 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, 21 May 2026US$3.1tUS$1.9tUS$124.5b16.9x25x1.6x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026US$2.9tUS$1.9tUS$131.9b17.1x22.1x1.6x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026US$2.9tUS$1.9tUS$130.5b17.5x22.5x1.6x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$2.7tUS$1.9tUS$128.1b16.5x21.5x1.5x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b15.9x18.5x1.3x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$124.8b15.8x19x1.3x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.1b14.4x18.2x1.2x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$125.8b14x18.6x1.3x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.5b13.5x18.4x1.3x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$132.8b12.4x17.3x1.2x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.4b11.9x16.9x1.2x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$134.5b11.4x16.1x1.1x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$2.1tUS$1.9tUS$143.7b11.2x14.9x1.1x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$144.0b12.8x16.2x1.2x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$155.9b12.1x15.6x1.3x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b12x14.8x1.2x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b11.9x15x1.2x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$160.9b11.4x14.4x1.2x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$175.3b11.9x13.4x1.2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.2b11.5x13.6x1.2x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$174.7b11.4x13.3x1.2x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$176.0b11.3x13.1x1.2x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$174.8b11.1x13x1.2x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$206.3b10.6x11.8x1.2x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$2.4tUS$2.0tUS$206.4b9.6x11.5x1.2x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$2.1tUS$2.0tUS$217.1b9x9.8x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.2b8.6x9.2x1.1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.4b8.4x9.1x1.1x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$243.3b8.7x9.2x1.1x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$2.3tUS$2.2tUS$272.9b7.4x8.4x1.1x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.6b7.8x8.8x1.1x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$2.6tUS$2.3tUS$291.6b7.7x9x1.2x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$2.5tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b7x7.9x1x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$2.4tUS$2.4tUS$316.0b7x7.6x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.6x


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 25.0x 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-0.32%
Energy3.04%
Oil and Gas3.06%
Energy Services2.85%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Energy Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 26.6% 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 14.0x.
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 27% 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$156.283.1%
+US$19.5b		50.8%PE25.6x
CVX ChevronUS$191.332.9%
+US$10.5b		41.1%PE34.4x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$122.364.2%
+US$6.0b		40.4%PE20.4x
EOG EOG ResourcesUS$141.635.0%
+US$3.6b		27.2%PE13.7x
PSX Phillips 66US$179.344.4%
+US$3.0b		60.4%PE17.5x

Latest News

NUAI
US$4.07
New Era Energy & Digital
7D
-18.4%
1Y
548.3%
VNOM
US$47.70
Viper Energy
7D
-1.4%
1Y
17.9%
VLO
US$253.77
Valero Energy
7D
4.0%
1Y
98.6%
XOM
US$156.28
Exxon Mobil
7D
3.1%
1Y
50.8%
CVX
US$191.33
Chevron
7D
2.9%
1Y
41.1%
SLB
US$57.28
SLB
7D
3.4%
1Y
69.1%
PSX
US$179.34
Phillips 66
7D
4.4%
1Y
60.4%
COP
US$122.36
ConocoPhillips
7D
4.2%
1Y
40.4%
UEC
US$12.75
Uranium Energy
7D
-17.0%
1Y
142.4%
LBRT
US$32.72
Liberty Energy
7D
-2.3%
1Y
189.6%
FTI
US$72.25
TechnipFMC
7D
-0.6%
1Y
141.8%
EOG
US$141.63
EOG Resources
7D
5.0%
1Y
27.2%
SEI
US$71.45
Solaris Energy Infrastructure
7D
-7.4%
1Y
228.8%
LEU
US$169.31
Centrus Energy
7D
-12.0%
1Y
81.4%
MPC
US$258.37
Marathon Petroleum
7D
3.7%
1Y
64.9%
GLNG
US$55.46
Golar LNG
7D
-2.2%
1Y
44.5%
New Narrative • May 12

Long Term LNG Contracts And FLNG Expansion Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Potential

Catalysts About Golar LNG Golar LNG owns and operates floating liquefied natural gas, or FLNG, vessels under long-term contracts. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?