10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 10 oil and gas stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Marlin Midstream Partners LP (FISH) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Growth, FISH also gets an A. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FISH stock.

Chesapeake Midstream Partners (CHKM) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. 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.

This week, Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FANG stock.

This week, PVR Partners, L.P.’s (PVR) 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 has a dividend yield of 2.2%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PVR stock.

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (CRZO) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Carrizo Oil & Gas is engaged in the exploration, development, production and transportation of natural gas and oil, mainly in the United States. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRZO stock.

This is a strong week for U.S. Energy Corp. (USEG). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. U. S. Energy explores for oil and natural gas. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up twofold from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of USEG stock.

Frontline’s (FRO) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Frontline owns a fleet of very large crude carriers and Suezmax tankers that transport crude oil and oil products between ports. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 1238.7% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRO stock.

The rating of Advantage Oil & Gas (AAV) 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. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up 469.3% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AAV stock.

Cross Timbers Royalty (CRT) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to an A this week. Cross Timbers Royalty is an express trust in the United States. The stock’s dividend yield is 2%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRT stock.

Niska Gas Storage Partners (NKA) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Niska Gas Storage is an independent owner and operator of natural gas storage assets in North America. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NKA stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.


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