Devon Energy Competitors

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ConocoPhillips and Devon Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

ConocoPhillips has higher revenue and earnings than Devon Energy. ConocoPhillips is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Devon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for ConocoPhillips and Devon Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

ConocoPhillips presently has a consensus price target of $51.5417, suggesting a potential downside of 7.33%. Devon Energy has a consensus price target of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. Given ConocoPhillips' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than Devon Energy.

Dividends

ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. ConocoPhillips pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. ConocoPhillips has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Devon Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

ConocoPhillips has a beta of 1.85, suggesting that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, suggesting that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.9% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of Devon Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares ConocoPhillips and Devon Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Devon Energy beats ConocoPhillips on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Devon Energy and EOG Resources' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

EOG Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Devon Energy. EOG Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Devon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Devon Energy and EOG Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy currently has a consensus target price of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. EOG Resources has a consensus target price of $64.8696, suggesting a potential downside of 9.18%. Given EOG Resources' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe EOG Resources is more favorable than Devon Energy.

Dividends

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. EOG Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EOG Resources pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and EOG Resources has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. EOG Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk & Volatility

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, EOG Resources has a beta of 2.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.7% of EOG Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of EOG Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and EOG Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

EOG Resources beats Devon Energy on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Devon Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Pioneer Natural Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Devon Energy. Devon Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pioneer Natural Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Devon Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy currently has a consensus target price of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. Pioneer Natural Resources has a consensus target price of $140.0435, suggesting a potential downside of 11.68%. Given Pioneer Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pioneer Natural Resources is more favorable than Devon Energy.

Dividends

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Pioneer Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pioneer Natural Resources pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Pioneer Natural Resources has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Pioneer Natural Resources has a beta of 1.92, indicating that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Pioneer Natural Resources beats Devon Energy on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Devon Energy and Diamondback Energy's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Diamondback Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Devon Energy. Diamondback Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Devon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Devon Energy and Diamondback Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy currently has a consensus target price of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus target price of $66.0893, suggesting a potential downside of 18.67%. Given Diamondback Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than Devon Energy.

Dividends

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diamondback Energy pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Diamondback Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 2.59, indicating that its stock price is 159% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and Diamondback Energy's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Devon Energy on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Devon Energy and Continental Resources' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Continental Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Devon Energy. Continental Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Devon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Devon Energy and Continental Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy currently has a consensus target price of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. Continental Resources has a consensus target price of $17.4250, suggesting a potential downside of 39.50%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than Continental Resources.

Volatility & Risk

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, meaning that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Continental Resources has a beta of 3.37, meaning that its stock price is 237% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of Continental Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 79.6% of Continental Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and Continental Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Devon Energy beats Continental Resources on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Dividends

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Marathon Oil pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marathon Oil pays out 16.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Marathon Oil has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Marathon Oil has a beta of 3.36, indicating that its stock price is 236% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Devon Energy and Marathon Oil's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Marathon Oil has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Devon Energy. Marathon Oil is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Devon Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Devon Energy and Marathon Oil, as reported by MarketBeat.

Devon Energy currently has a consensus target price of $18.2143, suggesting a potential downside of 22.89%. Marathon Oil has a consensus target price of $7.7447, suggesting a potential downside of 37.34%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than Marathon Oil.

Profitability

This table compares Devon Energy and Marathon Oil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 67.1% of Marathon Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Marathon Oil shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Devon Energy beats Marathon Oil on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.