This week, 22 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

EQT Midstream Partners LP (EQM) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. EQT Midstream Partners LP provides natural gas transmission, storage, and gathering services in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EQM stock.

EQT Corporation (EQT) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a D last week to a B. EQT Corporation offers energy products, primarily natural gas and NGLs, and services to wholesale and retail customers in the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EQT stock.

This week, Continental Resources, Inc. (CLR) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Continental Resources, Inc. explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLR stock.

Range Resources Corporation (RRC) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Range Resources Corporation is engaged primarily in the exploration, development and acquisition of natural gas properties. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RRC stock.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PBA) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Pembina Pipeline Corporation transports, stores, and markets petroleum products. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PBA stock.

Antero Resources Corporation (AR) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AR stock.

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Sponsored ADR’s (UGP) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Sponsored ADR is engaged in the fuel distribution and chemical businesses in Brazil. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UGP stock.

This is a strong week for Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Cross Timbers Royalty Trust is an express trust in the United States. The company also gets A’s in return on equity and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRT stock.

The rating of World Point Terminals LP (WPT) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. The company also gets A’s in return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WPT stock.

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (LPI) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Laredo Petroleum, Inc. is an independent energy company which engages in exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian and Mid-Continent regions of the United States. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LPI stock.

This week, WPX Energy, Inc. Class A’s (WPX) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. WPX Energy, Inc. Class A is an independent natural gas and oil exploration and production company which is engaged in the exploitation and development of long-life unconventional properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WPX stock.

Encana Corporation (ECA) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Encana Corporation provides energy transportation, distribution, and related services in North America and internationally. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ECA stock.

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (PEIX) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. Pacific Ethanol, Inc. produces and markets low-carbon ethanol. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEIX stock.

This is a strong week for Enerplus Corporation (ERF). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Enerplus Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company that owns a large, diversified portfolio of income-generating crude oil and natural gas properties. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ERF stock.

This week, Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA Sponsored ADR Class B RegS’s (TGS) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Transportadora de Gas del Sur SA Sponsored ADR Class B RegS transports and processes natural gas in Argentina. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TGS stock.

This week, Sanchez Energy Corporation (SN) pushes up from a C to a B rating. Sanchez Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company focused on the exploration, acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SN stock.

The rating of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Chesapeake Energy Corporation explores, develops and acquires properties for the production of natural gas and crude oil from underground reservoirs. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CHK stock.

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust is an express trust that holds royalty interests in properties in northwestern New Mexico. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SJT stock.

Centrus Energy Corp. Class A (LEU) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LEU stock.

PetroQuest Energy, Inc.’s (PQ) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. PetroQuest Energy, Inc. explores, develops, acquires, and operates oil and gas properties onshore and offshore in the Gulf Coast Region. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PQ stock.

Eclipse Resources Corp. (ECR) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ECR stock.

Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (AXAS) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Abraxas Petroleum Corporation is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and gas in the United States and Canada. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AXAS stock.

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