iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (BATS:IEO) Sets New 1-Year High – What’s Next?

Posted by James Conley on Feb 17th, 2026

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (BATS:IEO – Get Free Report)’s stock price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $106.86 and last traded at $102.8780, with a volume of 8009 shares. The stock had previously closed at $105.62.

Key Stories Impacting iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF this week:

Positive Sentiment: Iran reportedly partially closed the Strait of Hormuz and launched naval drills, raising near‑term supply‑risk premiums that support U.S. E&P stocks. Read More.
Positive Sentiment: Oil market reaction: traders ‘bought the dip’ as Iran talks and rising geopolitical risk lifted war‑premium sentiment in crude, a short‑term bullish factor for exploration & production exposure. Read More.
Neutral Sentiment: European pipeline disruption response — the Czech Republic is offering limited oil volumes to Slovakia via a Druzhba reverse flow, partially mitigating supply disruption to the region. This is a localized fix with limited impact on global crude balances. Read More.
Neutral Sentiment: The European Commission says there is no short‑term oil supply risk for Hungary and Slovakia due to ample emergency stocks, reducing the chance of an immediate European price shock. Read More.
Neutral Sentiment: Hungary has asked Croatia for assistance after Russian oil flows via Ukraine were halted; regional rerouting and diplomatic fixes are underway and may limit lasting supply disruptions. Read More.
Negative Sentiment: Inventory surge and supply growth narratives: analysts highlight a 2.4 mb/d supply surge and rising stockpiles that cap oil upside — a bearish driver for U.S. E&P margins and IEO performance. Read More.
Negative Sentiment: Demand outlook concerns: analysis shows global demand projections and IEA commentary are weighing on the rally, limiting upside for crude‑sensitive E&P stocks. Read More.
Negative Sentiment: Resilient U.S. oil production — record output has been keeping global supply elevated; while longer‑term discipline may emerge, continued high U.S. flows are a headwind for IEO. Read More.
Negative Sentiment: Prospects of OPEC+ supply increases and China’s shifting buying patterns (higher Russian crude purchases) add to potential near‑term supply relief, which could pressure prices and U.S. E&P earnings. Read More.

iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF Stock Down 2.0%

The stock has a market capitalization of $564.18 million, a P/E ratio of 14.30 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a 50 day moving average of $94.16 and a 200-day moving average of $92.10.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bearing Point Capital LLC bought a new position in iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF in the fourth quarter worth about $1,329,000. RiverFront Investment Group LLC raised its position in shares of iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF by 42.7% during the 4th quarter. RiverFront Investment Group LLC now owns 7,696 shares of the company’s stock worth $687,000 after purchasing an additional 2,304 shares during the period. Steph & Co. bought a new stake in shares of iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $53,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,757 shares of the company’s stock valued at $996,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the period. Finally, Tradewinds LLC. bought a new position in iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $506,000.

About iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

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iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, formerly iShares Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Oil Exploration & Production Index (the Index). The Index measures the performance of the oil exploration and production sub-sector of the United States equity market, and includes companies that are engaged in the exploration for and extraction, production, refining, and supply of oil and gas products.