InvestingPro Analysis: 2 Energy companies offering strong upside
Oliver Gray | Jun 16, 2023 14:14
Current brent oil prices are trading near yearly support levels of $75.5 as the continuing war in Ukraine and slowing economic data forced a surprise cut in oil output from OPEC+ at its recent meetings.
As the macroeconomic outlook darkens, a recession appears unavoidable. If central banks like the US Federal Reserve continue with planned interest rate hikes, markets – including oil – will likely factor in a much harsher recession.
However, while Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) recently withdrew its $100-a-barrel prediction due to increasing uncertainty in both banking systems and economic outlooks, their revised forecasts still project Brent trading at an average of $94 per barrel over the next year and reaching $97 by H2 2024.
Meanwhile, Billionaire investor Warren Buffett purchased 4.66 million Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) shares for approximately $275 million between the period May 25th to 30th, taking his total stake to 24.9% of the company. The world-renowned investor began substantially increasing its stake in the international oil company over the past year following the invasion of Ukraine.
With this macroeconomic backdrop in mind, here are 2 local energy companies that hold the potential to outperform current market conditions according to InvestingPro.
Woodside Energy Ltd (ASX:WDS)/h2 What Does the Company Do?/h3
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (Woodside) is an independent global energy company based in Australia. It explores, develops, produces, and supplies oil and gas resources. With a portfolio of facilities, Woodside collaborates with major oil and gas companies worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Australia, International, and Marketing. The Australia segment focuses on the exploration, evaluation, development, production, and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG), pipeline gas, crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids within Australia. The International segment engages in similar activities outside of Australia. The Marketing segment trades LNG and optimizes value through scheduling, shipping, and contract management. Woodside's projects include Pluto LNG, Northwest Shelf, Wheatstone, Julimar-Brunello, Macedon, Bass Strait, Calypso, Browse, Wildling, Atlantis, Woodside Solar, Scarborough, and Pluto Train 2.
Woodside Energy Ltd (ASX:WDS) has fallen only 1.4% year to date, providing investors with a low price volatility, strong dividend yields and an increasing earnings per share:
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