13 Best Oil Refinery Stocks to Buy Right Now

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8. Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 34

Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) is included in our list of the 13 Best Oil Refinery Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On August 4, 2025, Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) announced results for Q2 2025. The quarter was marked by record production of 263 Mboe/d, helping it to generate $499 million in operating cash flow and $171 million in levered free cash flow. Crescent Energy’s operational efficiency allowed it to reduce its drilling and completion costs by 15%, resulting in net income of $162 million.

Furthermore, with a $72 million acquisition, Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) expanded its mineral portfolio. Its YTD non-core divestiture reached $110 million, which includes the $22 million Eagle Ford sale in July and $83 million Permian sale in April. The company’s strong performance also allowed it to repurchase $28 million in shares while refinancing debt in July, reducing its interest expense. The company’s full-year guidance reflects its operational momentum, along with favorable tax updates from the July 4 “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) also announced a $0.12/share dividend, which is payable on September 2 to shareholders of record as of August 18.

Operating in the U.S., Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

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