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5 U.S. oil and gas stocks to buy: Citi

March 12, 2026 4:00 PM EDT

Citi told investors in a note this week to prioritize a select group of U.S. exploration and production names that it says offer the best combination of resilience, free cash flow strength and upside amid heightened geopolitical volatility.

Analyst Scott Gruber wrote that the firms top tier stands apart, demonstrating a superior ability to convert elevated revenue into distributable cash.

Citi highlighted Ovintiv, Devon Energy (NYSE:... More