2024-05-15 23:31:04 ET
Summary
- WTI oil prices continue to hover near $80, while Henry Hub natural gas prices have rallied above $2, offering some hope for Energy E&P stocks.
- The Energy sector sports relative strength in the stock market so far in 2024, with high free cash flow yield and attractive price-to-earnings multiples across the oil & gas space.
- I reiterate a buy rating on Devon Energy given an optimistic outlook on production, a strong valuation case, and better share-price momentum trends.
- With improved momentum compared to much of 2023, I highlight key price levels to monitor.
It has been a tale of two markets in the oil & gas space so far this year. While WTI has wobbled in the upper $70s to low $80s lately, Henry Hub natural gas has rallied, clearing the psychologically important $2 mark. All the while, 2024's broad-based stock market gains have featured some relative strength among Energy-sector equities. It comes as the Energy sector sports a very high free cash flow yield and a continued attractive price-to-earnings multiple, not to mention hefty share buybacks from the niche's key players....
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Devon Energy: Healthy Production Trends And Shareholder-Friendly Moves