10 Best Affordable Energy Stocks to Buy

4. NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT)

After NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) announced its fourth-quarter 2025 results on March 2, the stock rose around 4% by the close of March 3. As evidenced by its results, the company demonstrated substantial advancements in its financial and operational strategies, particularly in the LNG project at Rio Grande.

The company remains focused on expanding LNG production capacity, while raising funds and pushing construction initiatives, which positions NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) well in the LNG space. As said by CEO Matt Schatzman,

“Our fully funded trains 4 and 5 mark a significant milestone in our journey to becoming a leading LNG provider. We are committed to delivering on our promises and maximizing shareholder value.”

Looking ahead, NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) expects $800 million annually in distributable cash flows at $5 per MMBtu cargo margin. What’s projected to improve revenue and profitability are the company’s strategic initiatives, particularly new SPAs amounting to 7.2 million tons per annum.

Overall, NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) has mixed analyst sentiment, with half of the analysts recommending buying the stock and the other half neutral on the stock. With a 1-year median price target of $7, the stock has an upside potential of 28.91%, as of March 3.

NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:NEXT) is a Texas-based energy company that develops activities associated with the liquefaction of natural gas. Incorporated in 2010, the company focuses on the Grande liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal facility and third-party industrial facilities.