The Zacks Analyst Blog EOG Resources and Enterprise Products Partners

For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – March 3, 2025 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks and ETFs featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include EOG Resources EOG and Enterprise Products Partners EPD.Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:Drill Deep, Flow Strong: A Combo of Upstream and Midstream Stocks to BuyAs oil and natural gas prices remain robust, energy companies across the value chain are set to reap the rewards. Upstream players stand to gain from strong crude pricing, driving increased exploration and production, while midstream firms benefit from rising demand for transportation and storage assets. With disciplined strategies, operational excellence and expansion initiatives, EOG Resources and Enterprise Products Partners are poised for a significant upside in this thriving energy landscape.Oil & Natural Gas Prices to Remain StrongThe price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is closely approaching the $70 per barrel mark, presenting a favorable landscape for exploration and production. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), the commodity's price will likely be $70.62 per barrel this year, which is still handsome.This is because the U.S. oil and gas companies benefit from significantly lower breakeven WTI prices across all shale plays, particularly for existing wells. Furthermore, the average breakeven price for most new wells remains below current market levels, positioning upstream players to continue profiting from the advantageous commodity pricing environment.Per EIA, the pricing scenario of natural gas will also be favorable. It projects the price of the commodity to be $3.93 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) this year, higher than last year’s $2.28 per Mcf.Upstream & Midstream Energy Firms to Gain: EOG, EPDThe handsome oil and gas prices will likely aid exploration and production players in increasing activities. With higher production of oil and natural gas, there will likely be increased demand for transportation and storage assets of the commodities, which will aid the bottom line of the midstream energy companies.Employing our proprietary stock screener, we have identified a standout upstream and a promising downstream company, both poised for significant gains. Both companies carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.EOG ResourcesEOG Resources stands out as a premier exploration and production company positioned to capitalize on a favorable crude pricing environment. With a disciplined capital program, EOG is enhancing efficiency through cost reductions and productivity improvements. Its 2024 strategy achieved 201% reserve replacement at a competitive $6.68 per barrel of oil equivalent, highlighting its industry-leading asset development.EOG’s diversified multi-basin portfolio and innovation in drilling and completion technologies ensure sustainable, high-margin growth. As crude oil prices remain strong, EOG’s operational excellence and shareholder-friendly capital returns position it as an attractive investment.Enterprise Products PartnersEPD stands to benefit significantly from the continued strength in oil and gas prices, driving increased production and, in turn, greater demand for midstream infrastructure. In the fourth quarter of 2024, EPD moved 13.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and exported more than 70 million barrels of hydrocarbons in December alone.With expansion projects like the Bahia NGL pipeline and Neches River terminal enhancements, EPD is well-positioned to meet surging transportation and storage needs. Its extensive asset base and export growth initiatives reinforce its status as a premier midstream investment.Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks?Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year.Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation.See Stocks Free >>Note: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Previewreports. 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