Excelerate Energy Leads Oil and Gas Stocks with Near 50% Surge in 2026

Oil and gas storage and transportation stocks have shown strong growth in early 2026. Among them, Excelerate Energy leads with a year-to-date return of nearly 50%. Several other companies in the sector have also recorded significant gains.

Excelerate Energy tops the list with a 49.48% increase since the start of the year. Dorian LPG and International Seaways follow closely, posting gains of 44.45% and 38.06% respectively.

NGL Energy Partners stands out with the highest Quant rating of 4.95, classified as a 'Strong Buy'. Its shares have climbed 18.61% so far this year. Midstream firms Kinetik Holdings and Targa Resources have also performed well, each achieving returns above 21%.

While companies like Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners are noted for stable business models and attractive dividend yields—such as Enbridge's 5.8%—specific year-to-date stock performance data for these firms remains unavailable. This lack of detailed figures prevents a full comparison with the top performers in the sector.

The ranking covers ten companies in total, all measured by their 2026 year-to-date performance up to February 20.

The data highlights a clear trend of strong returns for certain oil and gas logistics stocks in early 2026. Excelerate Energy, Dorian LPG, and NGL Energy Partners lead the sector, while others like Kinetik Holdings and Targa Resources also show notable growth. However, gaps in reported figures for some firms limit a complete market overview.