CXO, SM, FANG, NBL, and SRCI’s Stock Performances

In this part, we’ll discuss Concho Resources (CXO), SM Energy (SM), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Noble Energy (NBL), and SRC Energy’s (SRCI) stock performances. The stocks reported the highest operating margins in the first quarter.

SRC Energy (SRCI) was clearly the outperformer among its peers. SRC Energy has risen 78% YoY (year-over-year). Diamondback Energy (FANG) and SM Energy (SM) have increased 33.8% and ~32.20%, respectively, during the same period.

Concho Resources (CXO) and Noble Energy have increased ~17% and ~19% YoY, respectively. During the same period, the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF rose 16%, while the S&P 500 SPDR ETF (XLE) rose 14%.

Next, we’ll discuss the top five upstream companies with the lowest leverage.