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Company & Industry OverviewsWhat to Expect from Suncor Stock in the Next Month
Implied volatility in Equinor (EQNR) has risen by 1.5 percentage points over April 1, 2019, to the current level of 27.3%.
Company & Industry OverviewsChevron Stock Recovers in June, Valuation Stays Tall
In the second quarter, Chevron (CVX) stock has risen 1% due to a 10% recovery in June. The company’s peers have put up a mixed performance in the second quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsForecasting Total’s Stock Direction This Quarter
Since April 1, Total’s (TOT) implied volatility has risen by 2.4 percentage points to 19.0%, while its stock price has fallen 2.0%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat You Need to Know about the World’s Largest Oil Companies
Based on market capitalization, ExxonMobil (XOM) is the world’s largest publicly listed oil and gas company.
Earnings ReportBP’s Stock Price Forecast Range after Its Q1 Earnings
BP (BP) posted its first-quarter earnings, which beat analysts’ earnings expectation. The stock reacted positively to the news.
Earnings ReportWill BP Pay a Higher Dividend in Q2?
BP (BP) released its first-quarter earnings results on April 30. It paid $1.4 billion in dividends in the first quarter.
Earnings ReportWhat Is CVX’s Price Forecast Range following Its Q1 Results?
Chevron’s (CVX) first-quarter earnings fell due to its lower Upstream and Downstream earnings.
Earnings ReportWhat’s Total’s Price Forecast?
Total (TOT) announced its first-quarter earnings on April 26, 2019.
Earnings ReportHow Will Chevon’s Dividend Payment Trend in Q2?
Chevron (CVX) released its first-quarter earnings on April 26. The company paid $2.2 billion in dividends in the first quarter.
Energy & UtilitiesShell: Where Wall Street Ratings Stand ahead of Earnings
Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) is slated to post its first-quarter earnings on May 2, 2019. In this post, we’ll assess analyst ratings for Shell ahead of its earnings release.
Earnings ReportWhat’s the Forecast for Total Stock ahead of Q1 Earnings?
Implied volatility in Total has fallen by 8.0 percentage points since January 2 to 18.5%.
Earnings ReportShort Interest in BP Surges ahead of Its Q1 Results
Short interest in BP (BP) has risen by 0.04 percentage points since March 12, 2019, to its current level of 0.20%.
Earnings ReportHas BP Stock Risen ahead of Its Q1 Earnings Release?
BP’s (BP) earnings are expected to fall in the first quarter driven by lower upstream and weaker downstream earnings.
Earnings ReportWhy Has Chevron Stock Surged ahead of Its Earnings?
In this article, we’ll review Chevron’s (CVX) performance ahead of its first-quarter earnings release.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s ExxonMobil Stock Price Forecast until March 29?
The implied volatility in ExxonMobil stock has fallen by 12.0 percentage points since January 2 to the current level of 18.1%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Suncor Stock Is Trading at High Valuations
Suncor Energy (SU) is trading at a forward PE multiple of 17.3x, higher than the peer average of 13.1x.
Company & Industry OverviewsChevron’s Stock Price Range Forecast until March 29
Chevron’s stock price could close between $129.0 and $121.7 per share in the next 14 calendar days ending on March 29.
Company & Industry OverviewsShell Is Up 6% in Q1 as Recovering Oil, Markets Come to Its Aid
Royal Dutch Shell stock has risen 6% in the first quarter of 2019 led primarily by a recovery in oil prices and a rise in equity markets.
Earnings ReportAnalyzing Chevron’s Stock Price Forecast after Its Q4 Earnings
Chevron’s stock price could close between $121.2 and $115.5 per share in the seven days ending February 8.
Earnings ReportExxonMobil’s Stock Price Forecast after Its Q4 Earnings
ExxonMobil’s stock price could close between $77.7 and $74.2 per share in the seven days ending February 8.
Earnings ReportSuncor’s Short Interest before Its Q4 Earnings
The short interest in Suncor Energy (SU) has risen from 0.28% on October 1 to the current level of 0.70%.
Energy & UtilitiesSuncor: Analysts’ Recommendations
Among the 12 analysts covering Suncor Energy stock, 11 recommended a “buy” or “strong buy,” while one recommended a “hold.”
Earnings ReportSuncor’s Stock Price Range Forecast until Its Q4 Earnings
Suncor is expected to post its fourth-quarter earnings on February 5. The price range forecast will be based on the current implied volatility.
Earnings ReportWhat’s the Forecast for Total Stock ahead of Its Q4 Results?
In this article, we’ll look at Total’s (TOT) stock price forecast range, based on its implied volatility, for the 16 days leading up to its earnings.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s Total Stock’s Price Forecast until the End of the Quarter?
Implied volatility in Total has risen by 8.1 percentage points over October 1, 2018, to the current level of 27.2%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Total’s Moving Averages Suggest
In the previous part, we saw that Total (TOT) stock has fallen 21% in the current quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsTotal Stock Has Fallen 21% This Quarter
Total (TOT) stock has fallen 21% in the fourth quarter so far.
Company & Industry OverviewsBP Trades above the Peer Average
Currently, BP trades at a forward PE ratio of 10.7x, which is above its peer average of 10.6x.
Company & Industry OverviewsLower Oil Prices: BP Stock Has Fallen 18% in Q4 2018
So far, BP stock has fallen 18% in the fourth quarter due to the fall in oil prices. WTI, the benchmark oil, has fallen 34% in the fourth quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat to Expect from Shell Stock by the End of 2018
The implied volatility in Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) has risen by nine percentage points compared to October 1 to the current level of 26%.
Company & Industry OverviewsExxonMobil’s Stock Price Forecast until December 31
ExxonMobil’s stock price could close between $82.1 per share and $71.8 per share for the 35-day period ending on December 31.
Earnings ReportChevron’s Implied Volatility and Price Range
The implied volatility in Chevron has risen by 6.3 percentage points since September 24 to 22.9%. Chevron stock has fallen 4.4%.
Earnings ReportAnalyzing Chevron’s Stock Returns
Oil prices have been volatile in the past month. From September 24 to October 3, oil prices rose 6.0% due to lower oil exports from Iran.
Earnings ReportTotal: Has the Short Interest Risen?
The short interest in Total (TOT) has risen 0.05% since July 2, the beginning of the third quarter, to the current level of 0.10%.
Company & Industry OverviewsTotal Stock Is Up 4% in Q3 2018 despite Oil’s Fall
Total stock has risen 4% in the third quarter so far despite the fall in oil prices. WTI has fallen 6% in the current quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsShell’s 50-Day and 200-Day Moving Averages Are Equal
An additional fall in Shell stock could lead to a fall in its 50-day moving average, which could break below its 200-day moving average.
Company & Industry OverviewsThe Forecast for Chevron Stock through the End of the Quarter
Implied volatility in Chevron (CVX) has fallen 4.8 percentage points since July 2 to the current level of 17.1%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Chevron’s 50-DMA Is Only 0.8% above Its 200-DMA
In the first quarter, Chevron’s 50-DMA (day moving average) declined, led by the fall in its stock, which was impacted by weaker markets.
Company & Industry OverviewsOil Prices Fall: BP Stock Down 7% in Current Quarter
BP (BP) stock has fallen 7% so far in the third quarter, mainly due to a fall in the price of oil.
Earnings ReportWhat’s BP Stock’s Forecast Range following Its Q2 2018 Earnings?
BP reported its earnings results on July 31. On the day, its implied volatility fell 4.3 percentage points to 16.5%.
Earnings ReportForecasting ExxonMobil’s Stock Price Up until Its Q2 Release
In this part, we’ll forecast ExxonMobil’s (XOM) stock price based on its implied volatility up until its earnings release, which is slated for July 27.
Earnings ReportHow Will Chevron Trend Leading Up to Its Second-Quarter Results?
In this article, we’ll look at Chevron’s (CVX) stock price forecast range for the 16-day period leading up to its earnings based on its implied volatility.
Energy & UtilitiesThe Top Energy Decliners in the Week Ended July 6
During the week ended July 6, US crude oil August futures and natural gas August futures fell 0.5% and 2.3%, respectively.
MiscellaneousIntegrated Energy Losses This Week: PTR, YPF, CVE, PBR, and SU
PetroChina (PTR) fell ~7.7% from the previous week’s close of $84.18 to $77.72 on June 14.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow ExxonMobil’s Stock Returns Compare to Oil and Market Returns
XOM has agreed to acquire PT Federal Karyatama, one of Indonesia’s largest motorcycle lubricant manufacturers.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs the Gap between BP’s Moving Averages Expanding?
In the second quarter of 2017, BP reported the start-up of two of its major upstream projects, West Nile Delta and Quad 204.
Earnings ReportShell Stock: 1-Week Forecast after 1Q18 Earnings
In this post-earnings release series, we’ve looked at analyst ratings for Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A). In this part, we’ll look at changes in Shell’s implied volatility.
Earnings ReportBP Stock: Pre-Earnings Price Forecast
BP’s implied volatility has risen by 6.2 percentage points since January 2 to the current level of 20.5%. During the same period, BP stock has risen 2.6%.
Earnings ReportWhere Have BP’s Moving Averages Trended?
If BP has better-than-expected 1Q18 earnings, its stock and 50-day moving average could rise. BP is expected to post its 1Q18 earnings on May 1.
Earnings ReportWhat’s the Forecast for ExxonMobil Stock?
ExxonMobil stock could close between $80.8 and $74.9 per share in the next 14 calendar days ending April 27, 2018.
Earnings ReportWhat ExxonMobil’s Moving Averages ahead of 1Q18 Earnings Suggest
Currently, XOM’s 50-day moving average stands 5.2% below its 200-day moving average.
Earnings ReportChevron’s Moving Averages ahead of Earnings
Before we look at Chevron’s (CVX) moving average since January 2, let’s briefly look at how moving averages trended until then.
MiscellaneousIntegrated Energy Losses this Week: CEO, PBR, YPF, PTR
To conclude our series on the biggest movers in the energy sector, we’ll look at the biggest losses from the US integrated energy sector this week.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Has Short Interest in ExxonMobil Fallen?
Short interest in ExxonMobil (XOM) expressed as a percentage of its outstanding shares has fallen 0.06% since January 30, 2018, to its current level of 0.81%.
Company & Industry OverviewsExxonMobil Stock Plunges: Where Will It Be by June 29?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil (XOM) has risen 5.9% since January 2, 2018, to its current level of 18.8%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Chevron Is Trading at a Premium
In the previous part of this series, we discussed Chevron’s (CVX) short interest changes. In this part, we’ll consider CVX’s forward valuation compared to its peers’.
Company & Industry OverviewsChevron’s 50-Day Moving Average Weakens
Chevron’s (CVX) 50-day moving average slid down but stayed above its 200-day moving average in 1Q17.
Company & Industry OverviewsShell Stock Slumps: Where Will It Be by March 30?
In this part of our series, we’ll look at Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) stock price estimate based on its current implied volatility.
Company & Industry OverviewsA Closer Look at Shell’s Moving Averages in 1Q18
In 1Q17, despite the fall in Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) stock, its 50-day moving average (or 50 DMA) stayed above its 200-day moving average (or 200 DMA).
Earnings ReportChevron’s Moving Averages Trend Upward
Chevron’s moving averages In this part, we’ll look at Chevron’s (CVX) moving averages. Let’s start with its moving averages in the first nine months of 2017. In the beginning of 2017, Chevron’s 50-DMA (day moving average) slid down but stayed above its 200-DMA. The downtrend in Chevron stock extended to 2Q17. As WTI (West Texas […]
Earnings ReportHow ExxonMobil’s Short Interest Compares
Short interest in XOM ExxonMobil’s (XOM) short interest (as a percentage of outstanding shares) has fallen from 0.9% on October 2, 2017, to 0.8%, implying that bearishness in the stock has decreased. Over the same period, ExxonMobil stock has risen 6.8%. Why the fall in bearishness? Oil prices significantly impact upstream business earnings, and WTI […]
Earnings ReportWhat ExxonMobil’s Moving Averages Suggest
ExxonMobil’s moving averages in 2017 In 1Q17, ExxonMobil (XOM) stock fell. ExxonMobil’s 50-day moving average, which was below its 200-day moving average, slid further down. ExxonMobil’s downtrend halted in the second quarter with its better-than-expected 1Q17 earnings. However, as WTI (West Texas Intermediate) plunged, XOM stock remained pressured. In 3Q17, ExxonMobil’s 50-day moving average stayed below its 200-day […]
Earnings ReportWhat’s the Price Forecast for Shell Stock?
Shell’s stock price could close between $72.4 and $67.6 per share in next 16 calendar days ending on February 1, 2018.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy BP Stock Is on the Rise This Quarter
BP (BP) stock has risen by 5.9% in 4Q17 so far. Total (TOT) and Statoil (STO) have risen by 2.2% and 0.7%, respectively, during this timeframe.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat’s BP’s Valuation?
BP (BP) is now trading at a forward PE (price-to-earnings ratio) of 16.6x, above its peer average of 16.5x.
MiscellaneousIntegrated Energy Gainers: PTR, CEO, BP, RDS.A, and STO
Continuing with the biggest movers in the energy sector, we’ll now look at the top gainers from the US integrated energy sector for the week starting December 11.
MiscellaneousIntegrated Energy Gainers Last Week: TOT, PTR, STO, CEO, BP
In the week that started November 20, 2017, Total Fina Elf SA (TOT) was at the top of the list of gainers from the integrated energy group.
MiscellaneousIntegrated Energy Losers This Week: CVE, PBR, PTR, CEO, and YPF
Cenovus Energy is the biggest loser this week from the integrated energy sector. It has fallen from last week’s close of $11.26 to $10.17 on November 15.
MiscellaneousRussia’s Crude Oil Exports Could Pressure Oil Futures
Russia’s energy ministry estimates that the country’s crude oil exports rose 2% or by 160,000 bpd (barrel per day) in the first nine months of 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Rising Stock Prices Have Impacted BP’s Valuations
BP (BP) is trading at a forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 19.9x, above its peer average of 18.9x.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow BP’s PEG Ratio Compares to Its Peers
BP’s PEG ratio stands at 0.36, below the peer average of 0.39.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Short Interest in BP Stock Has Dropped
BP (BP) has witnessed a fall in its short interest (the percentage of outstanding shares) from 0.6% at the end of May to its current level of 0.2%.
Company & Industry OverviewsPetroChina Stock: Is It in a Bearish Zone in 3Q17?
PTR’s 50-DMA, which stood 7.0% below its 200-DMA on July 3, now stands 9.4% below its 200-DMA.
MiscellaneousENI’s Stock Performance in 3Q17: Its 50-DMA Breaks below Its 200-DMA
ENI stock has risen 7.4% since July 3, outperforming the broad market indicator, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat BP’s PEG Ratio Tells Us
BP’s PEG ratio stands at 0.30, which is below the peer average of 0.34.
Earnings ReportWhat ExxonMobil’s Moving Averages Suggest ahead of Earnings
On April 3, 2017, ExxonMobil’s (XOM) 50-day moving average was below its 200-day moving average.
Earnings ReportWhat’s the Forecast for ExxonMobil’s Stock Price?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil has fallen from 14.9% on April 3, 2017, to 13.6% to date.
Earnings ReportHow Chevron Stock Has Performed ahead of 2Q17 Earnings
In the previous part of this series, we considered Chevron’s (CVX) segmental outlook for 2Q17. Now, we’ll examine Chevron’s stock performance ahead of its 2Q17 results.
Earnings ReportSuncor’s Stock Performance before Its 2Q17 Earnings
Overall, Suncor stock has fallen 4.8% since April 3, 2017.
Company & Industry OverviewsBP’s Forward Valuations Compared to Its Peers
BP (BP) currently trades at a forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 16.4x, marginally below the average forward PE of 16.6x.
Earnings ReportInside ExxonMobil’s Stock Performance before the 1Q17 Earnings
ExxonMobil stock ended 2016 on a high note due to the rise in oil prices.
Macroeconomic AnalysisExports Recover as China Shifts Its Base in 2017
Chinese exports in US dollar terms fell 7.7% in 2016 compared to 2015, making it the worst decline since 2009.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Chevron’s Leverage Position Compares
Chevron’s leverage position In this part, we’ll evaluate Chevron’s (CVX) leverage position. Chevron’s net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) stood at 2.6x in 4Q16. Chevron’s ratio is above the average industry ratio of 2.1x. The industry average considers 13 integrated energy companies worldwide, including Suncor Energy (SU), Eni (E), Total (TOT), ExxonMobil […]
Company & Industry OverviewsShell’s Volatility: A Look at Its Beta
Shell’s beta In this part, we’ll compare Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) beta with peers’. We’ve considered the 90-day beta, which depicts how much a stock moves for a given move in the market for 90 days. Shell’s 90-day beta stands at 0.94, lower than integrated energy stocks’ average 90-day beta of 1.0. In comparison, Statoil’s […]
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Does Shell’s Price-To-Earnings-To-Growth Ratio Compare?
Shell’s price-to-earnings-to-growth ratio In this part, we’ll compare Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) PEG (price-to-earnings-to-growth) ratio with its peers’. We’ve considered the mean estimated PEG ratio, which depicts a stock’s valuation after factoring in the expected future growth rate. Usually, with everything else being equal, a PEG ratio lower than one signifies an undervalued stock. Shell’s […]
Company & Industry OverviewsA Look at Short Interest in Chevron
Short interest in Chevron Last year, short interest in Chevron (CVX) rose. However, since mid-December 2016, it has dropped by 38%, indicating that bearish sentiment for the stock has weakened. However, contrary to market sentiment, Chevron’s stock price has fallen 6%. In the same period, short interest in peers Statoil (STO), Petrobras (PBR), and PetroChina […]
Company & Industry OverviewsAssessing ExxonMobil’s Leverage Position
ExxonMobil’s net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) ratio stood at 1.7x in 4Q16, lower than the average industry ratio of 2x.
Company & Industry OverviewsGauging ExxonMobil’s Volatility by Beta
ExxonMobil’s beta stands at 0.96 for the past-90-day period—higher than peers Chevron, BP, and Royal Dutch Shell.
Earnings ReportChevron Stock Fell 2.4% Due to 4Q16 Earnings Miss
Chevron (CVX) announced its 4Q16 results on January 27, 2017. The stock received a weak opening on the day. Chevron opened at $113.5 per share.
Earnings ReportHas Implied Volatility in ExxonMobil Fallen Pre-Q4 Earnings?
Implied volatility in ExxonMobil (XOM) is currently 16.0%. On January 11, 2017, it was 18.0%.
Earnings ReportHow Has Shell’s Stock Performed ahead of Its 4Q16 Earnings?
On January 20, 2016, Shell began recuperating from the falls it had experienced in the previous year. Shell has risen 49% since January 20, 2016.
Company & Industry OverviewsExxonMobil’s Beta: Is XOM Less Volatile Compared to Its Peers?
In this article, we’ll compare ExxonMobil’s (XOM) beta with those of its peers. We’ve considered the companies’ 90-day betas.
Company & Industry OverviewsXOM Stock Has Risen 5% since September 2016
Crude oil prices have witnessed an uptrend in 2016, recovering from their downfall in 2015. Prices saw weakness in mid-August 2016, but since September 20, 2016, they’ve risen 22%.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Shell’s Leverage Still Trending Higher?
In 3Q16, Shell’s net debt more than doubled compared to 3Q14. This rise was led by a 128% rise in Shell’s total debt.
Company & Industry OverviewsShell’s Stock Has Risen 16% since September 2016
Shell’s stock had a weak opening to 2016. It traded below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages at the beginning of the year. Its share price touched a trough on January 20, 2016.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Does Chevron’s Leverage Position Look Like?
Chevron’s net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) ratio stood at 2.6x in 3Q16.
Company & Industry OverviewsCVX Is Trading at Higher Valuations than Its Historical Averages
In this article, we’ll evaluate Chevron’s (CVX) historical valuation trends. Let’s start by looking at its price-to-book value (or PBV) multiple.
Company & Industry OverviewsHas Short Interest in Chevron Risen since September 2016?
Short interest in Chevron has been rising since the beginning of 2016. If we consider the change since mid-September 2016, CVX’s short interest has risen 10%.
Company & Industry OverviewsHas Chevron’s Stock Value Risen since September?
Since January 20, 2016, integrated energy stocks have been recuperating from the falls they experienced in 2015. Chevron (CVX) has risen 49% during this time.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Is BP’s Leverage Curve Trending?
In 3Q16, BP’s total debt-to-capital ratio stood at 38.9%, higher than the industry average of 36%. Its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio rose from 0.77x in 3Q14 to 2.3x in 3Q16.