Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 16:06 UTC · 15w ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The oil-energy sector is positioned for strong Q2 2026 earnings growth driven by earlier geopolitical spikes in oil prices. PARR and PTEN are highlighted as attractive options, though recent declines in WTI spot prices from May highs may temper immediate upside.
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4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish
The oil-energy sector is projected to have seen year-over-year earnings growth of 125.9% for the second quarter of 2026.
More positive than 92% of claims this week
A sharp increase in oil prices driven by conflict in Iran supported exploration and production businesses in Q2 2026.
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Par Pacific is recommended for inclusion in portfolios ahead of a sector expected to see 125.9% year-over-year earnings growth.
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Patterson-UTI is identified as a key stock to consider as oil-energy companies begin reporting second-quarter results.
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More positive than 76% of claims this week
High crude prices in the second quarter likely weighed on the margins of oil refiners due to increased raw material costs.
More negative than 79% of claims this week
WTI oil is currently trading below $75 per barrel, down from highs of over $100 in May.
More negative than 71% of claims this week
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Reuters
9h ago
+15.9%
Price agrees with the score
$76.24 vs $65.78 close before publication (Jul 10) · not market-adjusted
PARR chart →+41.9%
Price agrees with the score
$13.32 vs $9.39 close before publication (Jul 10) · not market-adjusted
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