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James West

Evercore ISI Group | Energy

James West is an analyst from Evercore ISI Group specializing in the Energy sector. Ranked #1989 out of 4508 analysts, they have issued 36 stock ratings with a success rate of 70.14% and an average return of 25.35%.

James West has a well-established track record, with 36 ratings issued in the Energy sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 70.14% and an average return of 25.35%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1989
Out of 4508
36
Total Ratings
+70.14%
Success Rate
+25.35%
Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

SLB

Buy

Jan 06, 2026

Target

$54.00

Current

$45.20

Performance

3.60%

James West rated SLB as Outperform on Jan 06, 2026, setting a price target of 54. Shares have remained stable near 45.2, leaving the 54 target still in play.

HAL

Hold

Jan 06, 2026

Target

$35.00

Current

$32.63

Performance

5.84%

On Jan 06, 2026, HAL was given a In-Line rating by James West, with a target price of 35. The stock rallied from 32.63 to 32.63 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

HP

Hold

Nov 19, 2025

Target

$27.00

Current

$30.63

Performance

12.61%

HP received a In-Line rating from James West on Nov 19, 2025, aiming for 27. Investors saw gains of 12.61% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

TDW

Hold

Nov 12, 2025

Target

$65.00

Current

$56.50

Performance

3.31%

On Nov 12, 2025, James West published a In-Line outlook on TDW, with a target of 65. Sideways action left the Hold view intact, with no major move since 56.5.

TLN

Buy

Sep 10, 2025

Target

$576.00

Current

$370.83

Performance

-7.90%

James West on Sep 10, 2025 assigned TLN a Buy rating, with a price target of 576. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 7.90%.

COP

Hold

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$117.00

Current

$97.51

Performance

2.76%

On Aug 20, 2025, James West reaffirmed COP with a Hold rating, targeting 117. The neutral call matched muted market action of 2.76%.

BKR

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$60.00

Current

$49.97

Performance

16.62%

BKR was rated Buy by James West on Aug 20, 2025, with a price objective of 60. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 10.03 to the target.

BP

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$66.00

Current

$34.29

Performance

1.21%

On Aug 20, 2025, James West initiated coverage on BP with a Buy rating and target of 66. Neutral price movement of 1.21% leaves room for interpretation.

CEG

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$462.00

Current

$342.52

Performance

9.01%

James West issued a Buy recommendation for CEG on Aug 20, 2025, price target set at 462. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 342.52.

CVX

Hold

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$155.00

Current

$162.13

Performance

5.82%

On Aug 20, 2025, CVX was evaluated by James West, who gave a Hold rating and target of 155. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 5.82%.

EOG

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$173.00

Current

$104.92

Performance

-11.36%

James West rated EOG as Buy on Aug 20, 2025, setting a price target of 173. The stock has underperformed, dropping 11.36% despite the bullish target of 173.

EQT

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$64.00

Current

$51.09

Performance

-0.49%

On Aug 20, 2025, EQT was given a Buy rating by James West, with a target price of 64. The stock traded sideways with a -0.49% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

FANG

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$213.00

Current

$147.41

Performance

6.92%

FANG received a Buy rating from James West on Aug 20, 2025, aiming for 213. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 147.41 to 147.41, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

NRG

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$308.00

Current

$149.27

Performance

0.73%

On Aug 20, 2025, James West published a Buy outlook on NRG, with a target of 308. So far, the stock has neither confirmed nor rejected the Buy case, holding within range of 149.27.

OXY

Hold

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$64.00

Current

$42.86

Performance

-3.19%

James West on Aug 20, 2025 assigned OXY a Hold rating, with a price target of 64. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 42.86.

SHEL

Hold

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$70.00

Current

$70.83

Performance

-1.75%

On Aug 20, 2025, James West reaffirmed SHEL with a Hold rating, targeting 70. The neutral call matched muted market action of -1.75%.

WFRD

Buy

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$108.00

Current

$89.24

Performance

58.34%

WFRD was rated Buy by James West on Aug 20, 2025, with a price objective of 108. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 18.76 to the target.

XOM

Hold

Aug 20, 2025

Target

$111.00

Current

$124.62

Performance

14.83%

On Aug 20, 2025, James West initiated coverage on XOM with a Hold rating and target of 111. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 14.83%.

NE

Hold

Aug 08, 2025

Target

$36.00

Current

$30.46

Performance

13.74%

James West issued a In-Line recommendation for NE on Aug 08, 2025, price target set at 36. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 36.

NOV

Hold

Jul 30, 2025

Target

$14.00

Current

$17.53

Performance

37.17%

On Jul 30, 2025, NOV was evaluated by James West, who gave a In-Line rating and target of 14. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 37.17%.

EVGO

Buy

Mar 31, 2025

Target

$4.00

Current

$3.06

Performance

15.04%

James West rated EVGO as Outperform on Mar 31, 2025, setting a price target of 4. The call has proven timely, with shares rising 15.04% toward the price target of 4.

CHPT

Hold

Mar 31, 2025

Target

$1.00

Current

$6.90

Performance

-42.98%

On Mar 31, 2025, CHPT was given a In-Line rating by James West, with a target price of 1. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 6.9.

RIG

Hold

Jan 15, 2025

Target

$5.00

Current

$4.25

Performance

-0.70%

RIG received a In-Line rating from James West on Jan 15, 2025, aiming for 5. Shares remained flat at 4.25, aligning with the neutral rating.

VAL

Hold

Jan 15, 2025

Target

$59.00

Current

$52.67

Performance

6.36%

On Jan 15, 2025, James West published a In-Line outlook on VAL, with a target of 59. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 59.

GEV

Buy

Dec 11, 2024

Target

$390.00

Current

$622.50

Performance

81.06%

James West on Dec 11, 2024 assigned GEV a Outperform rating, with a price target of 390. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 81.06%.

ERII

Buy

Nov 19, 2024

Target

$20.00

Current

$14.16

Performance

-7.75%

On Nov 19, 2024, James West reaffirmed ERII with a Outperform rating, targeting 20. Shares slid 7.75% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

BORR

Buy

Sep 13, 2024

Target

$9.00

Current

$4.26

Performance

-22.26%

BORR was rated Outperform by James West on Sep 13, 2024, with a price objective of 9. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 4.26.

FLNC

Buy

May 13, 2024

Target

$47.00

Current

$23.20

Performance

33.26%

On May 13, 2024, James West initiated coverage on FLNC with a Outperform rating and target of 47. The stock’s climb of 33.26% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

BE

Buy

May 10, 2024

Target

$20.00

Current

$134.07

Performance

1101.34%

James West issued a Outperform recommendation for BE on May 10, 2024, price target set at 20. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 134.07.

STEM

Buy

May 03, 2024

Target

$9.00

Current

$17.68

Performance

-35.00%

On May 03, 2024, STEM was evaluated by James West, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 9. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 9 target.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is James West?
James West is an analyst from Evercore ISI Group specializing in the Energy sector.
What is James West's success rate?
James West currently has a success rate of +70.14%.
How many ratings has James West issued?
James West has issued 36 stock ratings so far.
What is the average return of James West's calls?
Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +25.35%.
What is James West's ranking?
James West is ranked #1989 out of 4508 analysts.
What types of ratings does James West give?
Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.
How can I follow James West?
You can follow James West by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.
What is the most recent rating by James West?
Their latest rating was a Buy on SLB issued on 2026-01-06.
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