QEP Resources Competitors

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Risk and Volatility

ConocoPhillips has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, indicating that its stock price is 424% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares ConocoPhillips and QEP Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

ConocoPhillips has higher revenue and earnings than QEP Resources.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for ConocoPhillips and QEP Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

ConocoPhillips currently has a consensus price target of $51.5417, indicating a potential downside of 0.90%. QEP Resources has a consensus price target of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Given ConocoPhillips' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Dividends

ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. QEP Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. ConocoPhillips pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ConocoPhillips has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. ConocoPhillips is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

72.9% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.6% of QEP Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of QEP Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares ConocoPhillips and QEP Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

ConocoPhillips beats QEP Resources on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

EOG Resources pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. QEP Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. EOG Resources pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EOG Resources has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. EOG Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares EOG Resources and QEP Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

EOG Resources has higher revenue and earnings than QEP Resources.

Risk and Volatility

EOG Resources has a beta of 2.09, indicating that its stock price is 109% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, indicating that its stock price is 424% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for EOG Resources and QEP Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

EOG Resources currently has a consensus price target of $65.3478, indicating a potential upside of 1.22%. QEP Resources has a consensus price target of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Given EOG Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe EOG Resources is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Profitability

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

87.7% of EOG Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.6% of QEP Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of EOG Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of QEP Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

EOG Resources beats QEP Resources on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Dividends

QEP Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Pioneer Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Pioneer Natural Resources pays out 26.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pioneer Natural Resources has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Pioneer Natural Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares QEP Resources and Pioneer Natural Resources' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Pioneer Natural Resources has higher revenue and earnings than QEP Resources.

Volatility & Risk

QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, indicating that its stock price is 424% 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for QEP Resources and Pioneer Natural Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

QEP Resources presently has a consensus target price of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Pioneer Natural Resources has a consensus target price of $138.3333, indicating a potential downside of 6.89%. Given Pioneer Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Pioneer Natural Resources is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Profitability

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.6% of QEP Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of QEP Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Pioneer Natural Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Pioneer Natural Resources beats QEP Resources on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Dividends

QEP Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Devon Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Devon Energy has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Devon Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares QEP Resources and Devon Energy's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

QEP Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Devon Energy.

Volatility & Risk

QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, indicating that its stock price is 424% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Devon Energy has a beta of 3.46, indicating that its stock price is 246% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for QEP Resources and Devon Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

QEP Resources presently has a consensus target price of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Devon Energy has a consensus target price of $18.2143, indicating a potential downside of 15.44%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Profitability

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.6% of QEP Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.9% of Devon Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of QEP Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Devon Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Devon Energy beats QEP Resources on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Dividends

QEP Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Diamondback Energy pays out 21.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Diamondback Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Diamondback Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares QEP Resources and Diamondback Energy's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Diamondback Energy has higher revenue and earnings than QEP Resources.

Volatility & Risk

QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, indicating that its stock price is 424% 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.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for QEP Resources and Diamondback Energy, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

QEP Resources presently has a consensus target price of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus target price of $66.0893, indicating a potential downside of 4.61%. Given Diamondback Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Profitability

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.6% of QEP Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of QEP Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats QEP Resources on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) and Continental Resources (NYSE:CLR) are both oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

QEP Resources has a beta of 5.24, suggesting that its share price is 424% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Continental Resources has a beta of 3.37, suggesting that its share price is 237% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

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

Continental Resources has higher revenue and earnings than QEP Resources.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.6% of QEP Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.8% of Continental Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of QEP Resources 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for QEP Resources and Continental Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

QEP Resources presently has a consensus target price of $1.6750, indicating a potential downside of 51.31%. Continental Resources has a consensus target price of $17.7381, indicating a potential downside of 26.64%. Given Continental Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Continental Resources is more favorable than QEP Resources.

Profitability

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

Summary

Continental Resources beats QEP Resources on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.