StockStory Picks Crescent Energy (CRGY) as Buy, Warns on Expro (XPRO) and NESR

On Monday, June 1, 2026, investment research firm StockStory highlighted Crescent Energy (NYSE: CRGY) as a top energy buy while flagging Expro (NYSE: XPRO) and NESR (NASDAQ: NESR) as stocks facing headwinds. The report noted the energy sector’s 29% six‑month return, outperforming the S&P 500 by 18.1 percentage points, but argued selectivity is crucial ahead of an eventual downturn. Crescent Energy, with a $3.82 billion market cap, trades at 4.5 times forward earnings, which StockStory cited as a reason for its market‑beating potential. The company controls over 1.4 million net acres across Texas and the Rocky Mountains. In contrast, Expro — valued at $1.67 billion and priced at 15.5 times forward earnings — and NESR, with a $2.46 billion market cap and a 13.3 times forward multiple, were identified as risks. Expro provides international well‑drilling and maintenance services, while NESR specializes in hydraulic fracturing and cementing across 16 countries.