Oil, gas, and renewable energy companies paying 4-8% yields. Benefit from energy demand while earning passive income.
Largest U.S. oil company | Dividend aristocrat
Market Cap
$425B
Div History
41 years
Payout Ratio
45%
Safety
A
Global giant in oil, natural gas, and chemicals. 41 consecutive years of dividend increases (dividend aristocrat). Weathered 2020 oil crash without cutting dividend. Investing heavily in low-carbon solutions. Most reliable energy dividend stock for conservative investors.
Integrated oil & gas | Strong balance sheet
Market Cap
$275B
Div History
37 years
Payout Ratio
52%
Safety
A
Second-largest U.S. oil company. 37 years of dividend increases. Lower debt than peers. Strong positions in Permian Basin and renewable fuels. Often preferred by value investors for cleaner balance sheet than Exxon.
Pure-play E&P | High dividend growth
Market Cap
$135B
5-Yr Growth
25.5%
Payout Ratio
35%
Type
E&P
Pure exploration & production (no refining/chemicals). Fastest dividend growth in the sector—increased 25.5% annually over 5 years. Returns 75%+ of cash flow to shareholders via dividends + buybacks. Best growth potential among majors.
| Company | Yield | Type | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExxonMobil (XOM) | 3.3% | Integrated | Safe |
| Chevron (CVX) | 3.5% | Integrated | Safe |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | 3.2% | E&P | Safe |
| EOG Resources (EOG) | 3.1% | E&P | Safe |
| Phillips 66 (PSX) | 4.2% | Refining | Good |
| Kinder Morgan (KMI) | 6.2% | Pipeline | Good |
| Enterprise Products (EPD) | 7.1% | Pipeline | Good |
| Williams Companies (WMB) | 5.8% | Pipeline | Good |
Complete analysis of 20+ energy stocks with yields, growth rates, and buy targets
Do everything: exploration, production, refining, marketing. Examples: XOM, CVX
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Exploration & production only. Examples: COP, EOG
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Transport oil & gas. Examples: KMI, EPD, WMB
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$30K investment | 4.1% average yield
Portfolio Stats:
Annual Income
$1,230
Avg Yield
4.1%
Diversification
3 types