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U.S. Energy Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies441
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M14.2%
  • 1Y8.4%
  • YTD10.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Energy industry has risen 3.3%, driven by gains from Exxon Mobil of 5.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 8.4%. 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
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$2.6tUS$1.9tUS$127.2b16.7x20.4x1.4x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b14.9x18.2x1.2x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$124.7b15.4x18.4x1.2x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$125.4b14.4x18.3x1.2x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$125.9b13.6x18.3x1.2x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$126.3b13.1x17.7x1.2x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.2b11.8x17.1x1.2x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$134.4b12.6x17.1x1.2x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$135.2b11.7x15.9x1.1x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$2.0tUS$1.9tUS$143.8b10.7x14.2x1.1x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$144.4b12.2x15.6x1.2x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$158.3b12.4x15x1.2x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$158.3b11.7x14.2x1.2x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$2.5tUS$1.9tUS$158.5b12.3x15.6x1.3x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$173.1b11.3x13.5x1.2x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.6b11.8x13.3x1.2x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$172.2b11.2x13.5x1.2x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$2.4tUS$1.9tUS$176.0b11.8x13.4x1.2x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$2.2tUS$1.9tUS$176.1b11.1x12.5x1.1x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$2.3tUS$1.9tUS$175.2b11.5x13.3x1.2x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$2.5tUS$2.0tUS$206.1b11x12.1x1.3x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$2.3tUS$2.0tUS$207.0b9.3x10.9x1.1x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$2.2tUS$2.0tUS$229.0b8.4x9.7x1.1x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$2.3tUS$2.1tUS$242.2b8.6x9.4x1.1x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$2.2tUS$2.1tUS$242.5b8.7x9.3x1.1x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$2.3tUS$2.1tUS$252.4b7.8x9x1.1x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$2.4tUS$2.2tUS$272.6b7.7x8.8x1.1x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$2.3tUS$2.2tUS$272.4b7.6x8.5x1.1x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$2.6tUS$2.4tUS$317.6b7.2x8.1x1.1x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$2.5tUS$2.4tUS$315.8b7.2x7.8x1x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$2.1tUS$2.4tUS$316.0b6.7x6.5x0.9x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$2.3tUS$2.4tUS$279.2b6.8x8.1x1x
Sun, 12 Mar 2023US$2.2tUS$2.4tUS$280.4b6.8x7.7x0.9x
Tue, 07 Feb 2023US$2.3tUS$2.3tUS$270.7b7.4x8.4x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

8.4x


Total Market Cap: US$2.3tTotal Earnings: US$270.7bTotal Revenue: US$2.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Energy Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 13x202420252026
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 20.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 13.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
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 7.1% 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 Market0.25%
Energy3.29%
Oil and Gas3.49%
Energy Services1.55%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Energy Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 22.3% 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 12.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Energy Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 22% 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$141.404.8%
+US$27.1b		32.4%PE19.9x
CVX ChevronUS$176.906.1%
+US$20.5b		18.6%PE27.9x
COP ConocoPhillipsUS$104.236.0%
+US$7.3b		5.5%PE14.6x
FANG Diamondback EnergyUS$163.956.4%
+US$2.8b		-0.2%PE11.2x
WMB Williams CompaniesUS$67.263.5%
+US$2.8b		21.3%PE34.7x

Latest News

CNR
US$95.38
Core Natural Resources
7D
-3.9%
1Y
5.6%
XOM
US$141.40
Exxon Mobil
7D
4.8%
1Y
32.4%
CVX
US$176.90
Chevron
7D
6.1%
1Y
18.6%
LEU
US$278.28
Centrus Energy
7D
-6.0%
1Y
238.1%
VLO
US$181.43
Valero Energy
7D
-3.0%
1Y
36.4%
MUR
US$30.09
Murphy Oil
7D
-4.7%
1Y
13.0%
KMI
US$30.49
Kinder Morgan
7D
3.1%
1Y
11.0%

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BKR
US$56.04
Baker Hughes
7D
3.9%
1Y
21.4%
WMB
US$67.26
Williams Companies
7D
3.5%
1Y
21.3%
UEC
US$17.24
Uranium Energy
7D
-7.4%
1Y
144.2%
COP
US$104.23
ConocoPhillips
7D
6.0%
1Y
5.5%

COP: Future Cash Flows Will Strengthen As Dividend Capacity Expands

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for ConocoPhillips edges higher to about US$113. Analysts point to slightly stronger margin assumptions, a modestly higher future P/E multiple, and refreshed views on dividend growth and valuation across recent research updates.
EOG
US$112.13
EOG Resources
7D
3.5%
1Y
-10.9%

EOG: 2025 Production Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Future Cash Flow

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on EOG Resources by about US$2 to roughly US$133, citing slightly softer margin assumptions, modestly lower long term revenue growth inputs, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on EOG Resources cluster around slightly lower price targets and some rating changes, giving you a mix of optimism on execution and caution on valuation and future assumptions.
HAL
US$33.52
Halliburton
7D
-1.3%
1Y
28.8%

HAL: Data Center Power And Venezuela Exposure Will Drive Bullish Repricing

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Halliburton by about $5 to $43.78, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a richer future P/E multiple, and a slightly lower discount rate, partly reflecting the wave of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Halliburton has been active, with a cluster of price target revisions and rating changes across oilfield services coverage.
SLB
US$48.38
SLB
7D
-1.6%
1Y
20.1%

SLB: Venezuela Euphoria And Weak Oil Prices Will Pressure Future Returns

Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their SLB price expectations higher, with our fair value estimate moving from US$38.00 to about US$40.07 as they factor in modestly stronger long term revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by a recent wave of price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on SLB shows a mix of optimism on long term fundamentals and caution on shorter term risks.
BTU
US$35.26
Peabody Energy
7D
-7.1%
1Y
94.3%

BTU: Higher Earnings Quality Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate on Peabody Energy by $2 to $44, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E ratio that together support a higher price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Peabody Energy centers on how updated revenue and margin assumptions, combined with a lower future P/E ratio, still support a higher fair value.
FANG
US$163.95
Diamondback Energy
7D
6.4%
1Y
-0.2%

FANG: Higher Margins And Capital Returns Will Support Future Cash Generation

Analysts trimmed their average price target for Diamondback Energy by about US$2 to reflect slightly lower modeled revenue growth, partly offset by higher expected profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Diamondback Energy shows a mix of modest target trims and some meaningful upward revisions, as analysts fine tune their models after the latest Q3 updates and guidance changes.