These Oil Stocks Are Near Buy Points As Sector Rally Continues

• Vista Energy (VIST) is rising past a 62.42 alternate buy point with top-tier ratings of 98 Composite and 99 EPS Rating, making it one of the highest-rated energy sector leaders
• Several U.S. exploration and production stocks including BKV, CNX Resources, Range Resources, and Coterra Energy remain in buy zones with Composite Ratings above 90
• Energy ETFs like Alerian MLP and pipeline-focused funds are mostly extended, though some are nearing buy points after weeks of rallying

Summary: Oil Stocks Near Buy Points as Sector Rally Continues

Key Market Developments

The energy sector rally, which began January 3rd following U.S. intervention in Venezuela and intensified this week amid Iran conflict tensions, has left relatively few actionable oil stocks at attractive entry points. IBD's Energy sector currently ranks sixth-best among 33 sectors.

Top Actionable Stocks

Vista Energy (VIST) is breaking past a $62.42 alternate buy point with exceptional ratings: 98 Composite Rating and 99 EPS Rating. The Argentina-based operator showed EPS growth of 169% and 113% in recent quarters, with sales growth between 38-54%. The stock has a relatively calm 3.65% Average True Range (ATR).

Golar LNG (GLNG) cleared a $45.98 buy point this week and remains in buy range to $48.28. The floating LNG platform provider has a 98 Composite Rating and 3.14% ATR.

Additional Notable Stocks

Several U.S. exploration and production companies—BKV, CNX Resources, Range Resources, Coterra Energy, and Black Stone Minerals—have Composite Ratings above 90 and are in buy zones.

Knot Offshore Partners (KNOP) forms a flat base with an $11.15 buy point, featuring a perfect 99 Composite Rating following a 70% rally since May. The Scotland-based tanker operator has a low 2.18% ATR.

Ecopetrol (EC), a Colombia-based producer, approaches a $13.27 buy point but has weaker fundamentals (41 Composite Rating, D EPS Rating).

Energy ETFs

Pipeline-focused ETFs including Alerian MLP (AMLP), Global X MLP (MLPA), and Etracks Alerian MLP are nearing buy points, though many energy ETFs are already extended.