Most bought energy stocks in Q1 2026
See which Energy stocks institutional investors increased the most in Q1 2026, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include SM ENERGY CO (SM), DENISON MINES CORP (DNN), DEVON ENERGY CORP (DVN), PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR (PBR). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM | SM ENERGY CO | 7,233,341 | $225.54M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DNN | DENISON MINES CORP | 6,931,440 | $26.68M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DVN | DEVON ENERGY CORP | 5,922,252 | $314.15M | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO-SPON ADR | 4,200,415 | $172.68M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| KOS | KOSMOS ENERGY LTD | 3,691,800 | $13.35M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CNQ | CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES | 3,467,483 | $448.70M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CRGY | CRESCENT ENERGY INC-A | 2,012,582 | $27.24M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WMB | WILLIAMS COS INC | 1,746,120 | $11.39M | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| PBR-A | PETROLEO BRASIL-SP PREF ADR | 1,690,632 | $66.29M | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| EQT | EQT CORP | 1,341,002 | $130.17M | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| YPF | YPF S.A.-SPONSORED ADR | 886,465 | $40.97M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UUUU | ENERGY FUELS INC | 637,713 | $11.72M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| MGY | MAGNOLIA OIL & GAS CORP - A | 529,674 | $28.30M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SLB | SCHLUMBERGER LTD | 468,564 | $474.06M | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| CCJ | CAMECO CORP | 466,964 | $62.67M | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| PBA | PEMBINA PIPELINE CORP | 414,469 | $18.91M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WTI | W&T OFFSHORE INC | 361,900 | $1.64M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| UGP | ULTRAPAR PARTICPAC-SPON ADR | 359,706 | $7.98M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NFG | NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO | 345,642 | $33.29M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CHK | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP | 327,287 | $31.51M | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| AR | ANTERO RESOURCES CORP | 281,677 | $20.16M | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| KGS | KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC | 263,700 | $27.41M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EC | ECOPETROL SA-SPONSORED ADR | 239,000 | $3.58M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TS | TENARIS SA-ADR | 235,503 | $72.32M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TALO | TALOS ENERGY INC | 203,300 | $6.26M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AROC | ARCHROCK INC | 195,054 | $10.27M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BTE | BAYTEX ENERGY CORP | 176,900 | $7.36M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EE | EXCELERATE ENERGY INC-A | 162,919 | $6.10M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NXE | NEXGEN ENERGY LTD | 156,410 | $3.28M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ACDC | PROFRAC HOLDING CORP-A | 140,700 | $872.34K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OKE | ONEOK INC | 138,981 | $215.44M | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| UROY | URANIUM ROYALTY CORP | 132,551 | $490.87K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CRK | COMSTOCK RESOURCES INC | 131,900 | $2.78M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GPOR | GULFPORT ENERGY CORP | 117,236 | $24.89M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LEU | CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A | 109,111 | $15.38M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CLNE | CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP | 97,900 | $598.24K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AMTX | AEMETIS INC | 85,200 | $271.79K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ARLP | ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS | 78,943 | $2.97M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| REPX | RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN IN | 68,500 | $5.09M | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DTI | DRILLING TOOLS INTERNATIONAL | 60,586 | $318.06K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TDW | TIDEWATER INC | 57,464 | $34.19M | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| OII | OCEANEERING INTL INC | 56,900 | $2.34M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GRNT | GRANITE RIDGE RESOURCES INC | 42,300 | $275.09K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RNGR | RANGER ENERGY SERVICES INC | 41,800 | $1.55M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PUMP | PROPETRO HOLDING CORP | 36,052 | $10.60M | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| BSM | BLACK STONE MINERALS LP | 35,607 | $692.92K | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GFR | GREENFIRE RESOURCES LTD | 32,962 | $408.47K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WKC | WORLD KINECT CORP | 30,300 | $693.19K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BRN | BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC | 27,726 | $21.06K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FET | FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN | 26,875 | $4.04M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought energy stocks in Q1 2026
What are the most bought Energy stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought energy stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which energy stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as SM ENERGY CO (SM), DENISON MINES CORP (DNN), DEVON ENERGY CORP (DVN), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2025).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.