Long-term investor picks 3 integrated energy stocks: XOM·CVX·TTE

An analyst recommended ExxonMobil, Chevron and TotalEnergies as top oil stocks for long-term investors. The recommendations were presented from the perspective of long-term investors. They were described as current portfolio suggestions.

The three companies were described as integrated energy companies operating across the upstream, midstream and downstream segments. Their integrated operating structure was presented as the central rationale for the recommendations. Their broad business scope was cited as a common feature.

The integrated structure was cited as a reason these companies can withstand oil price volatility. The analyst wrote that their earnings may be relatively less volatile than those of companies focused on upstream operations. This point was emphasized from a long-term holding perspective.

Chevron was stated to have the highest dividend yield among the three companies, at 3.7%. Dividend yield was presented as an important indicator for income-focused investors. Dividends provide investors with regular cash flow.

TotalEnergies was identified as aggressively pursuing a diversification strategy toward clean energy. This was highlighted as a distinguishing feature of TotalEnergies. The company was described as combining its traditional oil business with a share of renewables.

ExxonMobil was also included among the recommendations. The reasons given were its integrated operations, dividends, and portfolio diversification. ExxonMobil was cited as a leading example of integrated operations within the group.