In this article, we will take a look at the 5 High Yield Crude Oil Stocks to Buy Now. For a deeper discussion and analysis, please refer to the 10 High Yield Crude Oil Stocks to Buy Now.
5. Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC)
Dividend Yield as of June 8: 4.23%
With a workforce of over 18,000, Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is among the largest companies in Colombia and one of the leading integrated energy groups on the American continent.
On June 4, Citi analyst Andres Cardona downgraded Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) from ‘Buy’ to ‘Neutral’, but raised the firm’s price target on the stock from $14 to $18. The target boost indicates an upside of almost 19% from the current levels.
The downgrade is primarily driven by valuation concerns, as Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) has surged by over 48% since the beginning of 2026. The analyst firm attributed the rally to the soaring oil prices and optimism regarding Colombia’s upcoming elections.
Moreover, Citi sees “significant” for EC if the bear case plays out. The firm believes that Colombia’s oil and gas output will eventually decline, significantly impacting the country’s energy trade balance and Ecopetrol’s cash flow outlook.
If such a scenario plays out, the analyst expects the stock to trade at around $10/ADR even in a relatively high oil price environment.
4. BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP)
Dividend Yield as of June 8: 4.56%
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) is a British multinational company recognized worldwide for quality gasoline, transport fuels, chemicals, and alternative sources of energy such as wind and biofuels.
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) announced on June 1 that it had commenced commercial production of non-associated gas at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field off the coast of Azerbaijan. Moreover, the British energy giant also revealed that it is looking to expand its regional footprint by preparing to take over as the operator of the massive offshore Babek gas field.
ACG is one of the largest oil-producing fields in the world, and it is believed to contain significant NAG resources, with an estimated 4 trillion cubic feet of recoverable reserves and a potential upside to 6 trillion cubic feet. The initial non-associated gas well is a critical first step in unlocking this potential. BP operates ACG with a 30.37% stake in the field.
Gas extracted from the field will be exported to Europe, and marks an important step in Azerbaijan’s efforts of becoming a crucial strategic energy partner for the European Union. The country currently supplies around 5% of the bloc’s total gas demand.
3. TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE)
Dividend Yield as of June 8: 4.76%
TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies.
A Bloomberg report on June 3 revealed that the Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of TotalEnergies’ 10% stake in the US-sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. The $21 billion project was sanctioned in late 2023 in an effort to curb the Kremlin’s ability to expand its LNG exports, prompting the French energy major to declare force majeure on LNG offtake contracts in 2024.
However, the facility began shipping the super-chilled fuel via Russia’s shadow fleet vessels and has slowly ramped up production. If completed, Total’s stake will be transferred to a company called Nordline LLC, consolidating Russia’s hold over its largest LNG export project by capacity. However, despite the sale, TotalEnergies will still retain indirect exposure to Arctic LNG 2 through its stake in Novatek.
While TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) declined to issue a comment on the sale, it marks a rare approval by the Putin administration to allow a company to exit a project strangled by Western restrictions.
2. Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM)
Dividend Yield as of June 8: 4.92%
Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) is a publicly traded Delaware corporation focused on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests, primarily in the Permian Basin.
On May 29, RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold initiated coverage of Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) with an ‘Outperform rating and a price target of $58, indicating an upside of over 25% from the current price level.
RBC highlighted Viper Energy’s competitive advantages, including its scale, its core focus on the prolific Permian basin, the high duration of its inventory, and strong alignment with its operating partner. The analyst firm also noted that Viper’s relationship with Diamondback Energy further bolsters the company’s line-of-site activity and future growth prospects.
The bullish analyst sentiment comes after Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) Crushed Wall Street Estimates in the First Quarter. Notably, the company also raised the midpoint of its FY oil production guidance by around 2.5%, driven primarily by Diamondback’s increased near-term activity and continued development of Viper’s high concentration royalty interest. The raised output forecasts indicate an organic growth of over 5% relative to the company’s pro forma 2025 exit rate.
1. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR)
Dividend Yield as of June 8: 6.49%
Topping our list of the Best Crude Oil Stocks for Dividends is Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), one of the largest oil and gas producers in the world. The Brazilian company is mainly dedicated to exploration and production, refining, energy generation, and marketing.
On June 3, JPMorgan lowered its price target on Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) from $24 to $23, but maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating on the shares. The trimmed target, which still indicates an upside of almost 30% from the current levels, comes after the analyst firm updated the company’s model.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) reported a drop in profits and fell behind expectations in its Q1 report last month, as the impact of higher oil prices from the US-Iran had yet to flow through to results. The company expects to feel this impact starting in the second quarter.
The Q1 report also indicated that Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) has become increasingly reliant on its exports to generate revenue. While revenue from exports surged by 28.3% YoY during the first quarter, the Brazilian oil giant’s revenue from sales in its home country fell by 9.4%.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) was also recently included in our list of the 8 Best Natural Resources Stocks to Buy Now.
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