The setup for shares of Devon Energy looks rosier despite its recent streak of underperformance, according to Goldman Sachs.
Analyst Neil Mehta upgraded the energy stock to buy from neutral, citing its attractive valuation and improving confidence in the capital expenditures and production outlook.
Devon Energy stock's shed 19.7% this year.
According to Mehta, the company's recent underperformance beginning with 2022 third-quarter results stemmed from higher capital expenditures stemming from a combination of increased material and service costs and lower production.
Through dividends and shares repurchases, he expects Devon to return 10% of its market cap versus 8% among his large cap peers.
Persons:
Goldman Sachs, Neil Mehta, Mehta, — CNBC's Michael Bloom
Organizations:
Devon Energy, Energy
Locations:
Devon