About the Company
YPF is an international energy company based on the integrated business of hydrocarbons, focalized in Latin America, with high standards of efficiency, profitability and responsibility. They have a dominant position in Argentina's exploration, production, refining and marketing sectors, as well as a growing presence in petrochemicals. Found in 1977, YPF is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
YPF has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the oil and energy sector are Pioneer Natural Resources Company PXD, EOG Resources, Inc. EOG and Continental Resources, Inc. CLR, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Irving, TX-based Pioneer Natural is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Its revenues for first-quarter 2018 are anticipated to improve 23.7% from the prior-year quarter. The company came up with an average positive earnings surprise of 66.9% in the trailing four quarters.
Houston, TX-based EOG Resources is an upstream energy player. Its earnings for 2018 are anticipated to skyrocket 282.1% year over year. The company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 25.7% in the trailing four quarters.
Oklahoma City, OK-based Continental Resources is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Its revenues for first-quarter 2018 are estimated to soar 55.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure. For 2018, the bottom line is likely to be up 370.6%.
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