Key statistics
Previous close$60.53
Open$61.54
Day high$61.67
Day low$60.78
52-week high$67.07
52-week low$44.78
Market cap1.68B
Volume850.70K
Average volume1.30M
P/E ratio21.56
Forward P/E—
EPS2.84
Dividend yield0.00%
Market context
Why it moved
IYE, an energy ETF, rose as oil prices surged roughly 4% amid escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions, driving strong gains in the energy sector and making it one of the top-performing sectors of the week.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 18, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF rose modestly during the regular session and is extending gains in after-hours trading, supported by escalating U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions that have pushed crude oil prices higher. WTI crude climbed to around $79-80/barrel as renewed U.S. airstrikes against Iran and continued disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz kept supply risk elevated — a tailwind for top holdings ExxonMobil and Chevron, which together represent nearly 38% of the fund. Key holdings are also drawing individual attention: Valero Energy hit a new 52-week high on a Raymond James strong-buy upgrade with a $340 target; Williams Companies secured a $5.34 billion Blackstone-led investment tied to power and AI infrastructure projects; and Marathon Petroleum reported Q1 EPS of $1.65 vs. $0.74 expected, significantly beating estimates.1.1895
July 17, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF edged higher, with top holdings ExxonMobil and Chevron supported by elevated oil prices tied to ongoing U.S.-Iran military tensions that have kept crude near multi-month highs. Key holding Williams Companies remains in focus after securing a $5.34 billion Blackstone-led investment in AI-driven power projects, while refiner holdings Marathon Petroleum and Valero each pulled back modestly on sector profit-taking. After-hours, the ETF slipped as broader markets retreated following a tech-led selloff, with volume running well below average, suggesting measured positioning ahead of a busy energy earnings calendar.0.8497
July 15, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF edged lower Wednesday, weighed down by a pullback in key refining holdings — Valero, Phillips 66, and Marathon Petroleum each fell roughly 3% on softer crude inventory data and profit-taking ahead of earnings. This partially offset strength in top holding ExxonMobil and gains in Chevron, with the broader energy tape navigating the dual forces of sustained U.S.-Iran tensions (which have kept oil elevated following last week's 9% crude surge) and a cooler-than-expected June CPI print. Piper Sandler's upgrade of Halliburton to Overweight and SLB's announcement of a data center power alliance with Liberty Energy provided pockets of positive sentiment within the fund's holdings.-0.7934
July 14, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF edged up modestly, supported by a surge in crude oil prices as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated sharply after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting President Trump to reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping. Top holdings ExxonMobil (+3.9%), ConocoPhillips (+3.2%), Marathon Petroleum (+4.6%), and EOG Resources (+4.0%) all rallied on the supply-disruption fears that pushed Brent crude up ~9.6% to $83.30 on July 13, though a cooler-than-expected June CPI print (3.5%) helped stabilize broader market sentiment on July 14. Separately, Williams Companies (WMB, a 4.2% holding) announced a $5.34 billion joint venture investment from Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR for a 49% stake in five behind-the-meter power projects, though WMB shares initially dipped on the dilution news before the strategic significance of the deal drew attention.0.3816
July 14, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF rose nearly 3% as renewed U.S.-Iran military conflict drove Brent crude up ~5% toward $80/barrel and WTI above $75, directly benefiting the fund's top holdings — ExxonMobil (+3.1%), Chevron (+3.2%), ConocoPhillips (+3.2%), and refiners Marathon Petroleum and Valero. Adding to the bullish backdrop, Williams Companies (WMB, a top-5 holding) secured a $5.34 billion joint venture investment from Blackstone, Apollo, and KKR for its Power Innovation projects, while Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron to Outperform and Evercore upgraded Occidental Petroleum. The ETF is also ticking higher in after-hours trade, suggesting the energy sector tailwind may persist as geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz keeps supply-disruption fears elevated heading into Q2 earnings season.2.8498
July 10, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF edged modestly higher, supported by a volatile geopolitical backdrop as renewed U.S.-Iran military exchanges continued to rattle energy markets. Top holding ExxonMobil (22% of IYE) signaled a near-$5 billion Q2 profit surge driven by higher crude prices and stronger refining margins, while refiners Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 — collectively representing nearly 11% of the ETF — have rallied sharply this week on tight fuel inventories and improving crack spreads. However, upstream-focused holdings like EOG Resources fell on easing supply concerns as OPEC+ signaled additional output, creating a split within the fund between refiner strength and E&P caution ahead of Q2 earnings season.0.4801
July 10, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF declined, retracing from earlier geopolitical-driven gains as oil prices stabilized following a volatile stretch tied to the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. After WTI surged on Trump's declaration that the interim ceasefire was "over" and fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran, crude pulled back on Thursday as investors digested a fragile and uncertain Middle East backdrop. Key holdings including ExxonMobil—which signaled a potential ~$5B Q2 profit jump—and refiners like Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 saw strong intraday moves earlier in the week, but upstream names like EOG Resources fell as OPEC+ supply concerns resurfaced and oil gave back some gains.-1.3532
July 9, 2026The iShares U.S. Energy ETF gained, outperforming the broader market as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove a sharp surge in crude oil prices. President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire MOU 'over' after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, sending WTI above $74 and Brent near $79—a direct tailwind for the ETF's top holdings. Top-weighted names ExxonMobil (+1.5%) and Chevron rose alongside refiner holdings Valero (+4.7%), Marathon Petroleum (+5.2%), and Phillips 66 (+4.5%), which benefited from both spiking crude and tight U.S. fuel inventories. ExxonMobil also signaled a ~$5B Q2 earnings windfall in a regulatory filing, while Wolfe Research initiated SLB and Baker Hughes at Outperform, adding further positive analyst sentiment across the energy value chain.1.5633
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