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ExxonMobil’s stock price has been flat year-to-date. HSBC cut its target price on the stock from $74.5 to $74 before the company’s fourth-quarter earnings.

BP (NYSE:BP) has started this year well. The stock has risen by 4.5% year-to-date, the most among its peers. The S&P 500 has increased by 0.3% year-to-date.

Oil companies have come into focus due to geopolitical tension. The tension got worse after a US drone strike killed Iran’s top general in Iraq.

Oil stocks like ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), and BP (BP) saw mixed performance in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Mega oil companies Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM) saw a weak 2019. Their earnings slid in the first nine months of the year.

Energy stocks have risen marginally in 2019. Though these stocks have underperformed the market, their dividend yields have outperformed it.

Integrated energy stocks have underperformed the equity market in 2019. We’ll see what 2020 has in store for Chevron, ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP.

This year, oil stocks have taken a hit due to weaker oil prices. In 2019, WTI oil prices have declined by 12.2% year-over-year.

BP stock has had almost flat returns in 2019, and its stock is up 0.3% year-to-date. Lower oil prices have impacted the stock’s performance.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) (RDS.B) stock has risen marginally by 0.9% YTD (year-to-date). Overall, 2019 hasn’t been great for the stock.

ExxonMobil and Chevron have faced harsh business conditions this year. Crude oil prices have risen, but they are still lower than last year, on average.

Shell stock has seen dull returns in the current quarter. The stock has fallen 0.6% sequentially due to lower oil prices and volatile equity markets.

Chevron and ExxonMobil stocks have provided almost flat returns in the current quarter. As a result, Goldman Sachs favors Chevron over ExxonMobil.

Chevron (CVX) stock’s performance has been dull this quarter. Although oil prices have risen this year, on average, they still stand lower than last year.

BP (BP) saw weaker revenues and earnings in the first nine months of 2019. An across-the-board decline in segmental earnings impacted the performance.

Saudi Aramco shares rose 10% on the first day of its listing and hit the daily price limit. The share price rose to 35.2 Saudi riyals.

Chevron has been facing volatile crude oil prices recently. Due to softer energy prices this year, its upstream realizations and earnings have weakened.

BP (BP) stock has fallen 2.4% sequentially. The stock is under pressure due to weaker results. The company’s third-quarter earnings fell sharply.

Weaker earnings results and lower oil prices are dragging down BP. The stock is down 2.2% month-to-date, 2.4% quarter-to-date, and 2.3% year-to-date.

Haynes and Boone reported that 50 energy companies filed for bankruptcy in the first nine months of 2019, including 33 oil and gas producers.

ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has fallen 3.9% this quarter, driven down by the company’s weak third-quarter earnings and lower crude oil prices.

Energy Transfer (ET) fell in the last five straight trading sessions and lost almost 8%. Besides ET, most midstream stocks were trading weakly.

Suncor Energy stock has risen 11.4% this year. It’s outperformed peers Chevron and ExxonMobil, which have risen 7.4% and 0.3%, respectively.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) stock has been pressured this quarter, falling by 2.3% so far. The company has strived to create an integrated business.

Chevron’s (CVX) stock price has risen 7.7% YTD (year-to-date). However, other energy stocks have put up mixed performances this year.

BP (BP) stock has been weak this year—it has risen 0.2% quarter-to-date but has fallen 2.2% year-to-date. Let’s assess whether it’s a good time to buy BP.

While ExxonMobil and Chevron have fallen 2.7% and 0.4%, respectively, quarter-to-date, Royal Dutch Shell and BP have fallen 1.8% and 0.6%, respectively.

Currently, Chevron stock trades at 18.5x its 2019 forward EPS and at 17.2x its 2020 forward EPS. The stock is higher than most of its peers.

ExxonMobil stock and oil prices have a strong correlation. The one-year correlation coefficient between the stock and WTI crude oil prices stood at 0.54.

Total SA (TOT) stock has risen 3.4% quarter-to-date. Though its rise has been marginal, it’s outperformed most of its peers.

This quarter, ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has fallen 2.4%. Let’s try to forecast XOM’s upper and lower price limits until the end of the year.

The US is the third-largest country by area in the world. However, US oil production is the world’s highest. Here’s a breakdown of its main oil regions.

So far, Chevron’s (CVX) stock price has risen 2.1% in November due to stronger equity markets and higher crude oil prices.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) stock has risen 1% year-to-date, less than most peers. Its subdued returns may be due to the company’s dull earnings forecast.

Let’s take a look at the countries that own the most proven oil reserves and see why that matters for investors. You might find some surprises!

ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has risen 3.1% month-to-date, the most among peers. News of asset sale plans yesterday boosted XOM stock.

This year, Royal Dutch Shell stock (RDS.A) has risen just 0.3%. It has not done as well as BP stock (BP), which has risen 1.6%.

The US, Saudi Arabia, and Russia are the world’s top three crude oil producers. Let’s take a look at the world’s top oil players by production volumes.

BP (BP) stock has risen by about 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Though that rise is marginal, the stock has still outperformed most peers, which have fallen.

Institutional holdings in energy stocks changed a lot in the third quarter. Some bought leading energy stocks, while others bought some and sold others.

Royal Dutch Shell has risen 1.2% in the current quarter driven by surging equity markets, soaring crude oil prices, and increasing natural gas prices.

BP stock has been rising in the current quarter. The rise in the stock price is in line with increased crude oil prices and equity markets in the quarter.

ExxonMobil stock has fallen 3.0% so far in Q4. However, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP have risen 2.8%, 0.5%, and 2.6%, respectively.

This month, Shell’s stock returns have been lower than most peers’. The company believes its returns could be vulnerable to macroeconomic conditions.

Chevron (CVX) stock has been rising since the company’s third-quarter earnings release on November 1. Month-to-date, CVX stock has increased by 5.3%.

Suncor Energy (SU) and Total SA (TOT) stocks have risen since their earnings. Though both companies’ profits fell, they beat analysts’ estimates.

Integrated energy stocks ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), and BP (BP) have been rising in the current quarter.

Chevron’s (CVX) and ExxonMobil’s (XOM) stocks have reacted differently to the companies’ earnings releases on November 1.

This quarter, ExxonMobil (XOM) stock has risen 3.4%, while Chevron (CVX) has risen 2.7%. Let’s look at both stocks in further detail.

BP has the highest correlation coefficient of 0.60 with WTI, followed by Shell at 0.57. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil and Chevron have relatively low correlations.

Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings have risen, led by increasing electric vehicle deliveries. Saudi Aramco has reported declining profits driven by falling oil prices.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) and BP’s (BP) earnings fell in the third quarter. While BP’s profits fell 41%, Shell’s earnings fell 15%.

ExxonMobil and Chevron released their Q3 earnings results on November 1. While Berenberg has raised ExxonMobil’s target, it has lowered Chevron’s.

ExxonMobil and Chevron surprised markets with strong third-quarter earnings results on Friday. Their adjusted EPS beat analysts’ estimates.

Jerome Powell tossed the ball back into President Trump’s court. He trade development and global growth weakness as the top reasons for the rate cuts.

Chevron’s (CVX) earnings, on a reported basis, have fallen 36% YoY to $2.6 billion in the third quarter. The company released its results today.

ExxonMobil’s (XOM) earnings have fallen 53% YoY in its third-quarter results. Analysts expected a 54% YoY fall in the company’s profits.

Royal Dutch Shell’s (RDS.A) earnings surprised Wall Street by posting a lower-than-expected decline. Shell’s earnings slumped 15% YoY to $4.9 billion.

Shell plans to release its third-quarter results on Thursday. Analysts expect Shell’s earnings to fall YoY (year-over-year) in the third quarter.

Saudi Aramco’s IPO will finally debut on the Tadawul stock exchange on December 11, according to Reuters. Investors have been waiting for three years.

BP’s third-quarter earnings, which it reported on October 29, fell almost 41% year-over-year. However, they came in better than analysts’ estimate.

BP will release its third-quarter earnings results on October 29. In the quarter, integrated energy companies faced severe business conditions.

So far, Chevron (CVX) stock has risen 4.1% in October. The stock might have risen due to higher oil prices and improving equity markets.

Integrated oil and gas major BP (BP) is expected to post its third-quarter results next week. Will BP’s earnings put on a good show?

ExxonMobil and Chevron are expected to post dull numbers in the third quarter. They’re scheduled to report their third-quarter earnings on November 1.

Energy stocks are slumping due to falling equity markets and plunging oil prices. So far this month, the S&P 500 Index has fallen 2.8%.

Berenberg cut its target price on ExxonMobil (XOM) stock from $73 to $63, according to Reuters. Analysts’ mean target price on ExxonMobil stock is $80.

Integrated energy stocks slumped in the third quarter. Lower oil prices, equity market volatility, and macro concerns hammered the stocks.

Integrated energy stocks slumped in the third quarter. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) stock fell the most, dropping 9.6% in the third quarter.

Leading energy stocks like ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are facing bleak business conditions. Oil prices have been weaker in the third quarter.

BP (BP) stock rose 3.9% on Monday due to higher oil prices. The drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s oilfield increased WTI crude oil by about 13%.

Rising oil prices boosted energy stocks on September 16, as the drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s oil field propelled oil prices by about 10%.

Chevron (CVX) stock has fallen 1.4% since July 1, 2019, the beginning of the current quarter. Prices of WTI crude oil have fallen 6.0% in the quarter.

The valuations of integrated energy stocks ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP have been slammed in Q3, led by volatile equity markets and oil prices.

Redburn has double-downgraded ExxonMobil stock to “sell,” according to Thomson Reuters. It’s actually made downgrades in the entire sector.

Institutional holdings in Chevron, ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP stand at levels ranging from 10% in Shell to 68% in Chevron.

The recent slump in energy stocks provides investors with an opportunity to invest in well-placed stocks. Shell looks like an attractive investment option.

Integrated energy stocks have slumped in August. Royal Dutch Shell has fallen the most compared to ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) stock has slumped 10.8% so far in Q3. Shell’s dividend yield has risen to 6.6%, the highest among its peers.

Energy sector players ExxonMobil, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell, and BP saw their earnings fall year-over-year in the second quarter.

Energy sector stocks including ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), and BP (BP) are getting hit twice.

ExxonMobil’s (XOM) earnings fell in the second quarter. After the earnings, JPMorgan Chase cut its target price on ExxonMobil stock from $85 to $83.

Chevron (CVX) posted its second-quarter results on August 2. Chevron’s earnings per share stood at $2.27 in Q2 2019 compared to $1.78 in Q2 2018.

ExxonMobil (XOM) posted its Q2 results on August 2. ExxonMobil’s earnings per share reached $0.73 in Q2 2019 compared to $0.92 in Q2 2018.

Shell stock (RDS.A) (RDS.B) fell 7% on August 1, its earnings release day. After its earnings, CFRA downgraded Shell stock and cut its price target.

Shell’s earnings fell almost 50% YoY to $3.0 billion in the second quarter. On an adjusted basis, Shell’s earnings fell 26% YoY to $3.5 billion.

BP (BP) reported its second-quarter results today. Its earnings per American depositary share of $0.84 beat analysts’ estimate by about 7%.

Chevron (CVX) stock has risen 14% year-to-date to the current price of $124.2. Chevron stock is trading very close to its 52-week high price of $127.8.

Total SA stock fell 0.9% on Thursday—its earnings release day. The stock was impacted by a 20% YoY fall in its earnings.

Total’s earnings missed analysts’ estimate of $1.1 by about 10%. The company’s revenues fell 2% YoY to $51.2 billion in the second quarter.

The Trump administration seems divided on renewing a six-month license that has helped Chevron run its operations in Venezuela despite sanctions.

Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM) are scheduled to post their second-quarter earnings results on August 2.

As oil prices get volatile, it’s imperative to know integrated energy stocks’ outlook. Analysts’ mean price targets for Chevron (CVX), Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), ExxonMobil (XOM), BP (BP), Total (TOT), and Suncor Energy (SU) suggest that SU has the highest upside potential of 36%. TOT and RDS.A follow with 32% and 29% upside potential. This […]

Total SA (TOT) is scheduled to announce its second-quarter results on July 25. Analysts expect the company to post 2% lower earnings YoY in the second quarter.

Jefferies has cut its target prices for integrated energy stocks ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A).

Shell’s Q2 earnings are expected to rise year-over-year.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) is scheduled to announce its second-quarter results on August 1. Since June 10, Shell stock has risen.

BP (BP) plans to post its second-quarter earnings results on July 30. Let’s see how its performance is expected to turn out.

Suncor Energy (SU) plans to post its second-quarter earnings results on July 24. How will it compare to estimates?

Integrated energy companies are expected to post mixed performances in Q2 2019.