TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) ranks among the best retirement stocks to buy now.
On May 13, UBS revealed its top picks among European energy companies, with TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) remaining the firm’s favored large-cap integrated energy play due to its healthy mix of operational resilience, capital management, and return on equity
UBS cited the company’s substantial downstream and trading exposure as a significant advantage in a turbulent commodity market. The firm also notes price support, citing the stock’s anticipated 11.6% organic free cash flow return for 2026 and fairly low leverage. Moreover, on April 29, TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) published strong earnings results for Q1 2026, with an adjusted net income of €5.4 billion, a considerable rise over the prior year.
The company’s upstream division experienced 4% organic growth in production, exceeding its yearly forecast. The integrated LNG division also experienced considerable growth, with a 12% quarter-over-quarter increase in output. TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) also gave forward guidance, with EPS estimates for future quarters ranging from $2.49 to $2.95.