Investing.com | Aug 31, 2023 04:58
After a period market by subsiding oil and natural gas prices, energy stocks appear to be back in the vogue at the start of the latter half of the year.
This trend is evident in the Energy Sector Fund (NYSE:XLE), which has surged 10% since the end of June. This performance positions it as the leading sector within the S&P 500 during this period.
There are two ways to invest in the energy sector. You could buy individual shares of companies within the sector. Or, you can invest in ETFs.
In terms of ETFs, there are two noteworthy options:
On the other hand, you can buy stocks showing early signs of strength, with the potential to have a very strong H2 2023.
Based in Houston, Texas, APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas across regions like the United States, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. It became the parent company of Apache Corporation in 2021.
The current dividend yield stands at +2.30%, with dividends of $0.25 per share distributed this year.
Notably, the results announced on August 2 showed strong performance, with revenues up by +11.9% and earnings per share (EPS) increasing by +18.9%. Investors can look forward to the next set of results on November 1.
As per the market analysis, the stock has the potential to reach $49.79, while InvestingPro 's models estimate its value to be at $49.34.
The stock has shown a positive trend, with a 9% rally in the last month and +35% in the last three months. It has held on to its support level and bounced back strongly, remaining above its 50 and 200-day averages.
Originally established in 1926 as Société de prospection électrique, Schlumberger is now the world's largest oilfield services company.
Operating in over 85 countries, its main offices are situated in Houston, Paris, London, and The Hague. Its shares are traded on various exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, Euronext in Paris, the London Stock Exchange, and the SIX Swiss Exchange.
The upcoming dividend payment is set at $0.25 per share on October 12, and to be eligible for this dividend, shares must be held before September 5. The annual dividend yield is at +1.72%.
In terms of recent performance, the results revealed on July 21 exceeded expectations, with earnings per share performing 1% better than anticipated.
Looking ahead, the next results are scheduled for October 20, where an improvement of +6.06% is expected in earnings per share, reaching $0.78, along with a better profit increase of +4.12%.
Over the past 3 months, the company's shares have seen a significant increase, rising by +32.11%. Looking at a longer timeframe, the shares have shown strong growth over the past 12 months, recording a gain of +53.28%.
However, it's important to note that Schlumberger encountered resistance at the beginning of August. Despite its positive performance, the stock has been unable to surpass this resistance level, which could be influencing its recent movement.
Phillips 66 is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Originally formed as a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips to manage its downstream and midstream assets, it became an independent entity and started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 1, 2012.
With an annual dividend yield of +3.73%, Phillips 66 offers attractive returns to its shareholders. The most recent dividend distribution amounted to $1.05 per share.
In its latest financial report released on August 2, the company displayed strong performance, surpassing expectations with an impressive +8.6% increase in earnings per share.
Investors can look forward to the upcoming financial results on October 27, which are anticipated to show remarkable growth of +39.70% in earnings per share and +6.50% on the earnings front.
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Disclaimer: The author does not own any of these shares. This content, which is prepared for purely educational purposes, cannot be considered as investment advice.
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