Seeking Alpha's quantitative model has identified the highest- and lowest-rated large-cap energy stocks ahead of the second-quarter earnings season. The five highest-rated stocks, all with Strong Buy ratings, are National Energy Services Reunited with a quant score of 4.96, PBF Energy at 4.94, Par Pacific at 4.92, Neste Oyj at 4.90, and Frontline at 4.87. The five lowest-rated stocks are Energy Fuels with a Strong Sell rating and a score of 1.21, Centrus Energy at 1.27, Comstock Resources at 1.42, Peabody Energy at 1.69, and Technip Energies at 1.91. The analysis indicates top-rated names are driven by growth, momentum, and earnings revisions, while low-rated names show sharp deterioration in revisions and momentum, particularly in construction-linked and clean-energy segments. The energy sector is expected to post the strongest earnings growth of all eleven S&P 500 sectors in Q2 2026, with year-over-year earnings rising 122.9%, according to FactSet, as WTI crude averaged $92.55 per barrel, about 45% higher than a year earlier.
Peabody Energy CorpPeabody Energy is listed as one of the lowest-rated energy stocks by Seeking Alpha's quant model, with a Strong Sell rating and score of 1.69, indicating poor growth, momentum, and earnings revisions.
Comstock Resources IncComstock Resources is listed as one of the lowest-rated energy stocks with a Strong Sell rating and score of 1.42, reflecting sharp deterioration in revisions and momentum.
Frontline LtdQuant model gives Strong Buy rating with high score of 4.87, driven by growth and earnings revisions.
Par Pacific Holdings IncPar Pacific Holdings is listed as one of the highest-rated energy stocks with a Strong Buy rating and quant score of 4.92, driven by growth, momentum, and earnings revisions.
PBF Energy IncPBF Energy is listed as one of the highest-rated energy stocks with a Strong Buy rating and quant score of 4.94, driven by growth, momentum, and earnings revisions.
Technip Energies BVQuant model gives low score of 1.91, indicating sharp deterioration in revisions and momentum.
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Centrus Energy Corp.Centrus Energy is listed as one of the lowest-rated energy stocks with a Strong Sell rating and score of 1.27, indicating poor growth and momentum.
Energy Fuels IncQuant model gives Strong Sell rating with low score of 1.21, indicating poor earnings revisions and momentum.
Neste Oil OyjQuant model gives Strong Buy rating with high score of 4.90, driven by growth and earnings revisions.