The energy sector includes oil & gas producers, refiners, renewable energy companies, and utilities. AI analysis focuses on production costs, reserve replacement, debt levels, and dividend sustainability from 10-K filings.
Best Energy Stocks to Buy in 2026
Top-rated energy stocks ranked by AI confidence score. Dual AI analysis (Claude + ChatGPT) based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings. Last Updated: April 2026
CPRT
Confidence
90%
BSMLP
Confidence
84%
CTRA
Confidence
83%
CVNA
Confidence
82%
BELFB
Confidence
82%
MGY
Confidence
80%
EXE
Confidence
80%
DMLP
Confidence
80%
EOG
Confidence
80%
AM
Confidence
80%
RSRV
Confidence
78%
MPLXP
Confidence
78%
All Energy Stocks (227)
| Ticker | Company | AI Rating | Confidence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QSEP | QS Energy, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 98% | View Analysis → |
| CABR | Caring Brands, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| BRLL | Barrel Energy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| APHD | VERDE BIO HOLDINGS, INC. | STRONG SELL | 96% | View Analysis → |
| SOC | Sable Offshore Corp. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| SHFH | Scientist Home Future Health Ltd | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| PTCO | PetroGas Co | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| GDC | GD Culture Group Ltd | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| EP | EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| CEIN | CAMBER ENERGY, INC. | STRONG SELL | 95% | View Analysis → |
| OKMN | OKMIN RESOURCES, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| NXXT | NEXTNRG, INC. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| MTWO | M2i Global, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| LRDC | Laredo Oil, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| CETY | Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 94% | View Analysis → |
| PBF | PBF Energy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| GRVE | GROOVE BOTANICALS INC. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ROYL | Royale Energy, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| NUAIW | New ERA Energy & Digital, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| NRIS | Norris Industries, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CSCIF | COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. | SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| CRCE | Circle Energy, Inc./NV | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| ALTX | ALTEX INDUSTRIES INC | STRONG SELL | 92% | View Analysis → |
| RKDA | Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| INDO | Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| FECOF | FEC Resources Inc. | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| DLXY | Delixy Holdings Ltd | SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CPRT | COPART INC | BUY | 90% | View Analysis → |
| CJAX | CoJax Oil & Gas Corp | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| BDCO | BLUE DOLPHIN ENERGY CO | STRONG SELL | 90% | View Analysis → |
| GBR | New Concept Energy, Inc. | SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| CWH | Camping World Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 89% | View Analysis → |
| SPND | SPINDLETOP OIL & GAS CO | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SMR | NUSCALE POWER Corp | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| SDSYA | SOUTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN PROCESSORS LLC | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| OILCF | Permex Petroleum Corp | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| NKLR | Terra Innovatum Global N.V. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| KOS | Kosmos Energy Ltd. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| KLXE | KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| RIVF | Rivulet Entertainment, Inc. | STRONG SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| EPC | EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| EONR-WT | EON Resources Inc. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BRN | BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| BNKK | BONK, INC. | SELL | 88% | View Analysis → |
| OYCG | Oyocar Group Inc. | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| NFE | New Fortress Energy Inc. | STRONG SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| CRMT | AMERICAS CARMART INC | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| BANL | CBL International Ltd | SELL | 86% | View Analysis → |
| NEXT | NextDecade Corp | STRONG SELL | 85% | View Analysis → |
| KARX | Karbon-X Corp. | STRONG SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CLNE | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CLMT | Calumet, Inc. /DE | SELL | 84% | View Analysis → |
| BSMLP | Black Stone Minerals, L.P. | BUY | 84% | View Analysis → |
| CTRA | Coterra Energy Inc. | BUY | 83% | View Analysis → |
| CVNA | CARVANA CO. | BUY | 82% | View Analysis → |
| BELFB | BEL FUSE INC /NJ | BUY | 82% | View Analysis → |
| CL | COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO | SELL | 82% | View Analysis → |
| DK | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | SELL | 81% | View Analysis → |
| GTE | GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. | SELL | 80% | View Analysis → |
| MGY | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| EXE | EXPAND ENERGY Corp | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| DMLP | DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P. | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| EOG | EOG RESOURCES INC | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| AM | Antero Midstream Corp | BUY | 80% | View Analysis → |
| EMPG | Empro Group Inc. | SELL | 79% | View Analysis → |
| SRJN | SPIRE INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SREA | SEMPRA | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SMC | Summit Midstream Corp | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SLSN | SOLESENCE, INC. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SLNG | Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| SDRL | Seadrill Ltd | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| RSRV | RESERVE PETROLEUM CO | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PUMP | ProPetro Holding Corp. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| PTEN | PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| KNTK | Kinetik Holdings Inc. | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| MPLXP | MPLX LP | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| IPAR | INTERPARFUMS INC | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| FTI | TechnipFMC plc | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EQT | EQT Corp | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| EL | ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC | SELL | 78% | View Analysis → |
| COP | CONOCOPHILLIPS | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| AROC | Archrock, Inc. | BUY | 78% | View Analysis → |
| OII | OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL INC | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| GEL | GENESIS ENERGY LP | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| DWSN | DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| DTM | DT Midstream, Inc. | BUY | 77% | View Analysis → |
| CVI | CVR ENERGY INC | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| BATL | BATTALION OIL CORP | SELL | 77% | View Analysis → |
| OPAL | OPAL Fuels Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| IEP | ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| EGY | VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DVN | DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DTI | Drilling Tools International Corp | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| DNOW | DNOW Inc. | SELL | 76% | View Analysis → |
| CQP | Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| BKR | Baker Hughes Co | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| AR | ANTERO RESOURCES Corp | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| APA | APA Corp | BUY | 76% | View Analysis → |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. | HOLD | 76% | View Analysis → |
| RUSHB | RUSH ENTERPRISES INC \TX\ | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| PED | PEDEVCO CORP | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| KRP | Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| GTLS | CHART INDUSTRIES INC | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| EE | Excelerate Energy, Inc. | BUY | 75% | View Analysis → |
| DQWS | DSwiss Inc | SELL | 75% | View Analysis → |
| VLO | VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX | HOLD | 75% | View Analysis → |
| OGS | ONE Gas, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| LNG | Cheniere Energy, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| MMLP | MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| FANG | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| EPDU | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS L.P. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| ELF | e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| CRC | California Resources Corp | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| COTY | COTY INC. | SELL | 74% | View Analysis → |
| LB | LandBridge Co LLC | BUY | 74% | View Analysis → |
| SD | SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| PARR | PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| RNGR | Ranger Energy Services, Inc. | HOLD | 73% | View Analysis → |
| MNTK | Montauk Renewables, Inc. | SELL | 73% | View Analysis → |
| INVX | Innovex International, Inc. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| FLOC | Flowco Holdings Inc. | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CNX | CNX Resources Corp | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| CASY | CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC | BUY | 73% | View Analysis → |
| SAH | SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PR | Permian Resources Corp | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PNRG | PRIMEENERGY RESOURCES CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| PAG | PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| OKE | ONEOK INC /NEW/ | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| NESR | National Energy Services Reunited Corp. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| KVUE | Kenvue Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| KLNG | Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| GPOR | GULFPORT ENERGY CORP | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RIG | Transocean Ltd. | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| RGCO | RGC RESOURCES INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| REPX | Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. | BUY | 72% | View Analysis → |
| MGEE | MGE ENERGY INC | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EPM | EVOLUTION PETROLEUM CORP | SELL | 72% | View Analysis → |
| EP-PC | KINDER MORGAN, INC. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| DKL | Delek Logistics Partners, LP | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| ATO | ATMOS ENERGY CORP | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| AMPY | Amplify Energy Corp. | HOLD | 72% | View Analysis → |
| MUSA | Murphy USA Inc. | SELL | 71% | View Analysis → |
| KGS | Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| HAL | HALLIBURTON CO | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| NPO | Enpro Inc. | BUY | 71% | View Analysis → |
| CRK | COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC | HOLD | 71% | View Analysis → |
| RRC | RANGE RESOURCES CORP | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OVV | Ovintiv Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OPLN | OPENLANE, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OLPX | OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| OIS | OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NCSM | NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NBRWF | NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| HP | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| REYN | Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| REI | RING ENERGY, INC. | SELL | 70% | View Analysis → |
| FET | FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| ET-PI | Energy Transfer LP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| EPSN | Epsilon Energy Ltd. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| DEC | Diversified Energy Co | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| DAR | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CPK | CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| CLB | Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/ | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| BKV | BKV Corp | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| SLB | SLB LIMITED/NV | BUY | 70% | View Analysis → |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NOV | NOV Inc. | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum Corp | HOLD | 70% | View Analysis → |
| NE-WT | Noble Corp plc | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| LBRT | Liberty Energy Inc. | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| HPK | HighPeak Energy, Inc. | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| HESM | Hess Midstream LP | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| GPI | GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC | SELL | 69% | View Analysis → |
| AN | AUTONATION, INC. | HOLD | 69% | View Analysis → |
| SM | SM Energy Co | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| PAGP | PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| OXY-WT | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| NFG | NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| MUR | MURPHY OIL CORP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| KWR | QUAKER CHEMICAL CORP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| RES | RPC INC | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| INR | INFINITY NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| DINO | HF Sinclair Corp | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CTRI | Centuri Holdings, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CHRD | Chord Energy Corp | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| CAPL | CrossAmerica Partners LP | SELL | 68% | View Analysis → |
| BG | Bunge Global SA | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| AXIL | Axil Brands, Inc. | HOLD | 68% | View Analysis → |
| IMSRW | Terrestrial Energy Inc. /DE/ | SELL | 67% | View Analysis → |
| GRNT | Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. | BUY | 67% | View Analysis → |
| MTDR | Matador Resources Co | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| MNR | MACH NATURAL RESOURCES LP | BUY | 67% | View Analysis → |
| CRGY | Crescent Energy Co | HOLD | 67% | View Analysis → |
| PAAPU | PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP | SELL | 66% | View Analysis → |
| NGS | NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC | HOLD | 66% | View Analysis → |
| MXC | MEXCO ENERGY CORP | BUY | 66% | View Analysis → |
| PROP | Prairie Operating Co. | SELL | 65% | View Analysis → |
| NJR | NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| NOG | NORTHERN OIL & GAS, INC. | HOLD | 64% | View Analysis → |
| LAD | LITHIA MOTORS INC | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| NSFDF | NXT Energy Solutions Inc. | SELL | 62% | View Analysis → |
| CKX | CKX LANDS, INC. | HOLD | 62% | View Analysis → |
| NWN | Northwest Natural Holding Co | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| KMX | CARMAX INC | HOLD | 60% | View Analysis → |
| REOS | ReoStar Energy CORP | SELL | 60% | View Analysis → |
| HLX | HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| ANNAW | AleAnna, Inc. | HOLD | 58% | View Analysis → |
| SEI | Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. | HOLD | 52% | View Analysis → |
| BORR | Borr Drilling Ltd | SELL | 50% | View Analysis → |
| NRT | NORTH EUROPEAN OIL ROYALTY TRUST | HOLD | 46% | View Analysis → |
| COOTW | Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd | SELL | 46% | View Analysis → |
| BTE | BAYTEX ENERGY CORP. | SELL | 46% | View Analysis → |
| BPPFF | BP PLC | HOLD | 46% | View Analysis → |
| GFRWF | Greenfire Resources Ltd. | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| ENNPF | ENBRIDGE INC | HOLD | 44% | View Analysis → |
| FTW-WT | PRESIDIO PRODUCTION Co | SELL | 43% | View Analysis → |
| EC | ECOPETROL S.A. | HOLD | 43% | View Analysis → |
| BIPC | Brookfield Infrastructure Corp | HOLD | 41% | View Analysis → |
| EIPAF | ENI SPA | HOLD | 40% | View Analysis → |
| CNVEF | CENOVUS ENERGY INC. | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| CNQ | CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD | BUY | 40% | View Analysis → |
| APC | ARKO Petroleum Corp. | HOLD | 38% | View Analysis → |
| IMO | IMPERIAL OIL LTD | HOLD | 22% | View Analysis → |
| NMPWP | NATIONAL GRID PLC | HOLD | 22% | View Analysis → |
| NOA | North American Construction Group Ltd. | HOLD | 18% | View Analysis → |
| CSAN | Cosan S.A. | HOLD | 8% | View Analysis → |
| SOCGM | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | HOLD | 5% | View Analysis → |
Frequently Asked Questions: Energy Stocks
What are the best energy stocks to buy in 2026?
Based on our dual AI fundamental analysis (Claude and ChatGPT), 56 energy stocks have Buy or Strong Buy ratings in 2026. These are ranked by confidence score based on SEC 10-K and 10-Q filing analysis.
Which energy stocks have Strong Buy ratings?
Currently, 0 energy stocks have a Strong Buy rating from our AI analysis. Strong Buy indicates both Claude and ChatGPT agree on exceptional fundamentals with high confidence scores above 80%.
How does AI analyze energy stocks?
Our dual AI system analyzes SEC EDGAR filings including revenue growth, profit margins, ROE, ROA, debt levels, and cash flow. Both Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) independently evaluate each stock, then we combine their ratings for higher accuracy.
What is the AI confidence score?
AI confidence scores range from 0-100% and indicate how strongly the AI models agree on their rating. Higher confidence means clearer signals from SEC filing data. Energy stocks with 80%+ confidence have the most reliable ratings.
Should I invest in energy stocks in 2026?
Our AI analysis shows 56 Buy ratings vs 110 Sell ratings in the energy sector. Individual stock fundamentals vary significantly - review each stock's detailed analysis. This is not investment advice.
How often are energy stock ratings updated?
AI ratings are updated whenever companies file new SEC reports (10-K annually, 10-Q quarterly). Most energy stocks are re-analyzed within 24-48 hours of new filings being published on SEC EDGAR.
What data sources are used for energy stock analysis?
All analysis is based on official SEC EDGAR filings including Form 10-K (annual reports), Form 10-Q (quarterly reports), and other regulatory disclosures. We do not use price data or market sentiment - only fundamental financial data.