9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | May 16, 2014 10:45 am

The grades of nine oil and gas stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Chesapeake Midstream Partners’ (CHKM[2]) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). Chesapeake Midstream Partners owns, operates, develops, and acquires natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil gathering systems, as well as other midstream energy assets in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CHKM stock[3].

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG[4]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. The stock price has increased 3.2% over the past week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FANG stock[5].

This week, PVR Partners, L.P.’s (PVR[6]) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. PVR Partners owns and operates a network of natural gas pipelines and processing plants that provide gathering, transportation, compression, processing, dehydration and related services to natural gas producers. The stock’s dividend yield is 2.2%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PVR stock[7].

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.’s (CRZO[8]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s B. Carrizo Oil & Gas is engaged in the exploration, development, production and transportation of natural gas and oil, mainly in the United States. The stock’s price of $55.16 is above the 50-day moving average of $52.83. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRZO stock[9].

U.S. Energy Corp. (USEG[10]) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. U. S. Energy explores for oil and natural gas. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USEG stock[11].

This week, Frontline (FRO[12]) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRO stock[13].

The rating of Advantage Oil & Gas (AAV[14]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Advantage Oil & Gas is actively engaged in the business of oil and gas exploitation, development, acquisition and production. With a price of $5.86, it is above the 50-day moving average of $5.23. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AAV stock[15].

Cross Timbers Royalty (CRT[16]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. Cross Timbers Royalty is an express trust in the United States. At $32.62, the stock is above the 50-day moving average of $31.03. The current dividend yield is 2.5%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRT stock[17].

Niska Gas Storage Partners (NKA[18]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Niska Gas Storage is an independent owner and operator of natural gas storage assets in North America. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NKA stock[19].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[20] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[21].

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