Exxon Mobil (XOM)

Very strong technical chart, with rising highs and lows. Trading above the rising 200-day MA. Outpacing the S&P 500 since late 2020. Continued constrained global oil supply, with demand picking up. Yield is 3.1%, expected to grow.

Demand for energy will increase, for liquified natural gas for example. The Saudis are talking about more production cuts. At least, energy prices will stay at this level. Also, the energy stocks have been consolidating, so the next phase will see these stocks sharply higher.

They reported a mixed quarter. Refining is not doing so well. Low natural gas prices haven't helped. Oil is up to $80 now from $60, so profits should rise. China should see growth (he doubts a return to lockdowns). If a recession keeps getting delayed or doesn't happen, then energy prices should stay high and that will be fine for Exxon. Trades at 11x PE and pays a 3.5% dividend.

We're already seeing a catch-up trade in energy. As the Saudis cut oil production so do these companies who are managing capex well. There's a little but of M&A. Free cash flow yield is around 12% (the best sector on the S&P) for the industry even while earnings are down from last year. This is a great time to dollar-cost average on oil companies. China will stimulate its economy out of necessity (youth unemployment is too high there).

The Saudis need $75-80 per barrel just to meet their social obligations (government programs) to avoid social unrest. Oil prices will recover.

Buy oil stocks, don't sell. Oil is seeing a floor here. Buy partially, not all at once.