5 Most Profitable Energy Stocks to Buy Now

2. LandBridge Company LLC (NYSE:LB)

Net Profit Margin: 36.29% 

LandBridge Company LLC (NYSE:LB) actively manages its land and resources to support and encourage oil and natural gas development and other critical land uses.

On May 29, Goldman Sachs slightly trimmed its price objective on LandBridge Company LLC (NYSE:LB) from $85 to $84, but maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The lowered target still reflects an upside of over 23% from the current price level.

The revision comes as Goldman Sachs refreshed its valuation of the stock, supported by the continued expectations of per-acre revenue growth and significant capacity for capital deployment.

LandBridge Company LLC (NYSE:LB) fell behind Wall Street estimates in its Q1 report last month, but the analyst firm attributed the weak performance to timing factors rather than a deterioration of fundamentals. Goldman also highlighted how the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $210 million to $230 million, up $5 million at both the low and high ends of the range, driven by a more favorable macro environment.

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