Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging BP (BP) This Year?

For those looking to find strong Oils-Energy stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is BP (BP) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.BP is one of 234 individual stocks in the Oils-Energy sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #6 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst.The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. BP is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP's full-year earnings has moved 31.3% higher within the past quarter. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.According to our latest data, BP has moved about 32.9% on a year-to-date basis. In comparison, Oils-Energy companies have returned an average of 32.8%. As we can see, BP is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.Drilling Tools International Corp. (DTI) is another Oils-Energy stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has returned 46.9%.In Drilling Tools International Corp.'s case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 26.7% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).Looking more specifically, BP belongs to the Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry, a group that includes 16 individual stocks and currently sits at #40 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, stocks in this group have gained 37.4% this year, meaning that BP is slightly underperforming its industry in terms of year-to-date returns. In contrast, Drilling Tools International Corp. falls under the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry. Currently, this industry has 19 stocks and is ranked #31. Since the beginning of the year, the industry has moved +40.3%.Investors interested in the Oils-Energy sector may want to keep a close eye on BP and Drilling Tools International Corp. as they attempt to continue their solid performance.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2026. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful.From inception in 2012 through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2026. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential.See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BP p.l.c. (BP): Free Stock Analysis Report Drilling Tools International Corp. (DTI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks