Best Energy Stocks

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HF Sinclair Corp. (DINO)

HF Sinclair Corp. (DINO)

Market Cap

$12.5 billion

1-Year Performance

69%

Dividend Yield

2.8%

$12.5 billion

69%

2.8%

Editor's Take

Headquartered in Dallas, HF Sinclair Corp. is an independent energy company. It manufactures and sells gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, asphalt and other products.

The company was established in 2022 through the merger of HollyFrontier Corp. and The Sinclair Companies. HF Sinclair Corp. has production facilities in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and has the capability to process 678,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

Investors will like that some analysts view the stock as undervalued relative to its peers on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) basis, and that it offers a relatively healthy dividend yield of nearly 3%.

Pros & Cons

• Attractively priced based on forward P/E
• Major firms are bullish on the stock
• Dividend yield of nearly 3%

• Leadership changes might bring shaky market performance
• Margin flexibility is limited due to higher operational costs than other energy stocks

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC)

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC)

Market Cap

$74.5 billion

1-Year Performance

54%

Dividend Yield

1.5%

$74.5 billion

54%

1.5%

Editor's Take

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a petroleum refining, marketing and transportation company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company split from Marathon Oil in 2011 and operates the largest petroleum refinery in the U.S., with the Galveston Bay refinery in Texas City, Texas. MPC has a processing capacity of 3 million barrels per day across its 13 U.S. refineries.

MPC stock carries a bullish consensus among analysts. The yield is a little paltry compared to other energy stocks, but the company has consistently increased its dividend since its spinoff in 2011.

Pros & Cons

• A bullish consensus from multiple analysts
• The stock has recently seen a massive run in early 2026

• Low dividend yield of less than 2%
• Analysts see a ceiling ahead for revenue growth, with negative margins expected in 2027

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG)

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG)

Market Cap

$69.1 billion

1-Year Performance

8%

Dividend Yield

3.1%

$69.1 billion

8%

3.1%

Editor's Take

EOG Resources is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Houston. The company mainly deals with crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas.

The EOG in the company’s name once stood for “Enron Oil & Gas Company,” as it was a major operating unit of the failed energy conglomerate Enron. EOG split off from Enron in 1999 and survived the decline and fall of its former parent. Today, most of the company’s operations are in the U.S., although it also has an international presence.

EOG’s total production is expected to be over 1.39 million barrels of oil equivalent each day.

EOG has done gangbusters in terms of quarter-over-quarter earnings per share (EPS) growth, with four consecutive EPS beats. To top it off, the stock offers a decent dividend yield, too.

Pros & Cons

• The company has low-cost wells and is one of the more capital-efficient U.S. producers
• Has beaten earnings-per-share estimates for the last four quarters as of Q1 of fiscal 2026
• Analysts mostly consider it a “buy” or “hold”

• Stock may be at a valuation ceiling
• Underperforms compared to competitors and might underwhelm investors

Methodology: How We Score Our Products

Our curated list of the best energy stocks to buy now is built using strict criteria. We only selected energy stocks traded on U.S. exchanges that meet the following requirements:

Market Capitalization of $20 Billion or More: Companies with a market cap of over $20 billion typically dominate their industries and possess competitive advantages.

Analyst Consensus of “Strong Buy”: A high number of “strong buy” ratings from analysts suggest the stock is expected to outperform the broader market.

Altimeter Overall Grade of “B” or Higher: Only stocks rated “B” or above by Altimeter are included. This grade reflects factors like profitability, earnings stability, valuation and growth expectations. Stocks that score “B” or better rank in the top quarter of over 5,000 companies in Altimeter’s database, signaling strong potential for improving returns and favorable valuations. To select the best energy stocks, we reviewed the Altimeter grades of more than 250 energy stocks.

Positive Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) Growth: We prioritized companies with positive EPS growth in the current year, with positive quarter-over-quarter EPS growth.

What Are the Best Energy Stocks To Buy Now?

The table below highlights the energy stocks with both respectable one-year performance and a strong price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio.

Pros & Cons of Investing in Energy Stocks

Investing in the energy sector may be a good option for those wanting to diversify their portfolios and include stocks that offer reliable dividend yields.

Pros:

• Energy stocks are largely sheltered from inflation impacts
• A growing sector, especially due to artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers
• Stable cash flow

Cons:

• Pricing volatility due to exposure to commodity price swings and geopolitical instability
• Resources are limited
• Sensitive to high interest rates

Energy Stocks That Offer the Best Dividends

The table below highlights the energy stocks with high dividend yields. All the following top energy stocks offer at least 2% in dividend yield and hold at least a “hold” analyst rating or higher.

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