Energy Sector Analysis

232 analyst ratings (weighted) · Buy

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S&P 500 Sector Rotation: Where Analyst Targets Imply the Most Upside

Independent analysis of Wall Street analyst target-price upside across 11 S&P 500 sectors as of May 27, 2026. See which sectors lead and lag on consensus implied upside in our 110-stock watchlist.

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Sector Overview

This page provides a comprehensive analysis of large-cap stocks within the Energy sector. Compare target prices, upside potential, and key financial metrics to identify promising investment opportunities.

TickerPriceAvg TargetUpsideMarket CapP/E Ratio (TTM)Beta (Volatility)Opinion
COP
ConocoPhillips
26 · Buy
$116.57$141.62
+21.49%
$142.02B19.760.15buy
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
28 · Buy
$136.20$159.32
+16.98%
$72.54B13.390.28buy
CVX
Chevron Corporation
23 · Buy
$184.71$214.96
+16.38%
$367.87B32.180.50buy
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporatio
24 · Hold
$57.46$64.67
+12.54%
$57.15B77.650.17hold
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
22 · Buy
$149.81$168.32
+12.35%
$620.95B25.260.18buy
PSX
Phillips 66
19 · Buy
$173.88$187.42
+7.79%
$69.71B17.160.69buy
SLB
SLB Limited
28 · Buy
$57.98$62.14
+7.18%
$86.68B25.540.73buy
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
19 · Buy
$241.45$256.26
+6.14%
$71.69B17.650.57buy
HAL
Halliburton Company
25 · Buy
$41.08$43.52
+5.94%
$34.32B22.700.74buy
MPC
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
18 · Buy
$248.05$258.78
+4.32%
$72.41B16.320.53buy

Investment Strategy for Energy

When investing in the Energy sector, consider the average upside potential and the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Pay attention to the P/E ratio and Beta to understand the valuation and volatility of each stock relative to the broader market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the average analyst upside for the Energy sector?

A. Based on Wall Street analyst consensus, the Energy sector currently has an average upside of +11.1% across 10 large-cap stocks.

Q. Which Energy stock has the highest analyst upside potential?

A. ConocoPhillips (COP) leads with +21.5% upside. Consensus target price is $141.62 vs. current price of $116.57.

Q. How often is the Energy sector data updated?

A. All sector data is refreshed once daily via an automated workflow. Analyst target prices and recommendations are sourced from Yahoo Finance.

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