12 High-Yield Oil And Gas Stocks For Income Investors In March 2026

Brett Ashcroft Green9.49K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryPipeline and a few large-cap energy companies still offer attractive valuations as oil prices stabilize in the $70–$90 range amid Middle East tensions.My screening prioritizes large-cap, high-yield energy names with ROE above 10% and dividend yields above 2.5%, emphasizing operational efficiency.MPLX, CQP, and PBR lead the list based on a composite score of EBITDA yield, ROE, dividend yield, and payout ratio bonuses.China's return to the white market for oil is expected to support sustained higher oil prices, benefiting these select energy stocks.This article ranks the top 12 names by a unique scoring factor. Michael H/DigitalVision via Getty Images Oil and gas prices are drifting higher The war in the Middle East continues, and the overall market is trying to gauge where oil prices are going in the immediate future. Will higher oil and gas prices cause a recession? Can the StraitThis article was written byBrett Ashcroft Green9.49K FollowersFollowBrett Ashcroft-Green, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and fee-only fiduciary. He is the owner and lead advisor at Ashcroft Green Advisors.Brett writes on Seeking Alpha about retirement planning, portfolio construction, and the analysis of undervalued blue-chip stocks.He has extensive experience working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, with a background in private credit and commercial real estate mezzanine financing as a business director for a large family office. His professional experience spans the United States and Asia, including several years living and working in China.Brett is fluent in Mandarin Chinese in both business and legal settings and previously served as a court interpreter. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with leading commercial real estate developers including The Witkoff Group, Kushner Companies, The Durst Organization, and Fortress Investment Group.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of XOM, CVX, ET, EPD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author, based on independent research, analysis, and professional experience. Although the author is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and owner of Ashcroft Green Advisors, a fee-only registered investment advisory firm, the content may not be suitable for your individual financial situation, objectives, or risk tolerance. Readers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any decisions based on this material. The author and/or clients of Ashcroft Green Advisors may hold positions in securities discussed in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.