The oil and gas sector provided investors stellar returns in 2022 when the rest of the market failed to perform. The S & P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Index was up 45% last year. In contrast, the broader S & P 500 index fell by 19% over the same period. The sector index has also risen in 2023, up by more than 9% despite a fall in crude oil prices. But how long can the rally last? Analysts and fund managers say several key factors may push up oil prices in the near future.
line "Vertex has announced a transformational deal that we expect will transition the company into an independent refiner with a focus on the attractive renewable diesel market," said Michael Hoffman, research analyst at Stifel, in a note to clients on Feb. 1. Earthstone Energy Shares of Earthstone , a Texas-headquartered independent oil and gas company, are expected to go up by 85.8% by analysts over the next year.
line "ESTE is one of our top picks for 2023, due to our view of the strength of management, the strong balance sheet and management's commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet. We view the valuation as compelling," wrote John White, an analyst at Roth Capital Partners, in a note to clients on Jan. 26. EQT Corporation EQT , the largest of the three companies CNBC Pro screened, has had lackluster share price performance over the past six months.
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