10 Integrated Oil and Gas Companies to Invest In According to Hedge Funds

8. YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF)

YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) is one of the 10 integrated oil and gas companies to invest in according to hedge funds.

On June 16, the Argentine national energy provider, YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF), announced that it signed an LOI with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) to collaborate on energy storage infrastructure and fast-charging networks. According to a statement from YPF, the agreement was reached while YPF CEO Horacio Marin visited Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas. The visit was centered on possible cooperation in technological advancements, energy infrastructure development, and electric mobility.

Back on May 27, Tasso Vasconcellos from UBS increased his target price on YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) from $45 to $48. In the process, the analyst also reiterated a Neutral rating on the stock.

Even the broader consensus sentiment toward the stock remained strongly bullish as of the close of play on June 29. It received Buy ratings from 3 of the 4 analysts who provided coverage. With 1 Hold call and no Sell rating, the stock has a median 1-year target price of $57.38. This results in an upside potential of almost 27% at the prevailing level.

YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) is an energy company that explores, produces, refines, and commercializes crude oil, natural gas, petrochemicals, and refined products. It also engages in LNG liquefaction, NGL fractionation, power generation, and agribusiness specialties.

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