Energy Sector

Energy companies find, produce, refine and transport oil and natural gas. The sector follows commodity prices, which can swing sharply, so earnings and share prices are notably volatile.

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Tracked stocks avg
-0.11%
XLE (sector ETF)
$62.82
XLE today
+0.19%
Stocks tracked
3

Energy stocks we track

SymbolNamePriceChange% ChgVolumeTrend
XOMExxon Mobil Corp.$164.01+0.19+0.12%—
CVXChevron Corp.$206.69-0.41-0.20%—
COPConocoPhillips$126.75-0.31-0.24%—

These are the energy companies in our tracked list, not every company in the sector. The sector ETF is XLE (Energy Select Sector SPDR). Data may be delayed.

What it covers

  • Integrated oil and gas
  • Exploration and production
  • Refining and pipelines
  • Oilfield services

What drives it

  • Oil and natural gas prices
  • Global supply decisions and demand
  • Geopolitics
  • Capital spending and the shift in energy sources

What to watch

  • Crude oil and gas prices
  • Production and reserves
  • Free cash flow and dividends
  • Capital discipline

Main risks

  • Commodity price swings
  • Long-term shifts away from fossil fuels
  • Geopolitical shocks

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