Chinese Oil and Gas Majors Offer Effective Hedges Against Geopolitical Risks -- Market Talk

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0816 GMT - Chinese oil and gas stocks remain effective hedges against geopolitical risks and offer attractive dividend yields, Morningstar equity research director Chokwai Lee says in a note. The oil and gas majors have outperformed the broader market alongside rising oil prices, though Lee expects crude to ease in the coming quarters as geopolitical risks subside. Morningstar maintains its valuations on Cnooc, PetroChina and Sinopec, noting their H shares appear fairly valued. Cnooc is the preferred pick, supported by its cost efficiency and production growth, with investors likely to focus on its capex plans and three-year outlook. Markets will also watch for guidance from PetroChina and Sinopec. While EV adoption pressures refined fuel demand, China's refinery output cap should aid industry consolidation and help offset headwinds.(jason.chau@wsj.com)

 

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February 13, 2026 03:16 ET (08:16 GMT)

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