TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:TTE) shares are trading higher in Monday’s premarket session, outperforming a weaker broader market as energy stocks gain traction. Nasdaq futures are down 0.61%, while S&P 500 futures have also slipped 0.61%.
On Monday, the company reported a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore the Republic of the Congo, following drilling of the MHNM-6 NFW well targeting the Moho G structure.
The well encountered a hydrocarbon column of roughly 160 meters in the Albian reservoirs. Together with a prior discovery at Moho F, the find is estimated to hold nearly 100 million barrels of recoverable resources.
TotalEnergies plans to develop the reserves through a tie-back to existing Moho infrastructure, enabling faster and more cost-efficient production.
TotalEnergies EP Congo operates the license with a 63.5% stake, alongside Trident Energy (21.5%) and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (15%). Current production from existing facilities stands at approximately 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Earlier this month, the company unveiled a major clean energy partnership to expand its footprint across Asia.
The French energy giant is forming a $2.2 billion, 50/50 joint venture with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), combining their onshore renewable portfolios across nine countries.
The venture will deliver about 3 gigawatts (GW) of operational capacity and advance another 6 GW in development, with projects set to come online by 2030.
The broader market saw declines on Friday, with the S&P 500 falling 0.58% and the Nasdaq dropping 0.68%. TotalEnergies’ gains come as the energy sector outperformed, rising 2.25%, indicating that the stock is moving in line with positive sector trends despite a generally bearish market.
At $93.12, the stock is trading 4.2% above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $89.24, suggesting a strong short-term trend. Additionally, it is 25.8% above its 100-day SMA of $73.91, indicating solid intermediate momentum.
The relative strength index (RSI) currently stands at 68.22, which is approaching overbought territory, suggesting that the stock may be experiencing strong buying pressure.
TotalEnergies is slated to provide its next financial update on April 29, 2026 (confirmed).
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $70.72. Recent analyst moves include:
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for TotalEnergies, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
The Verdict: TotalEnergies SE’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a strong value-oriented setup with robust momentum, suggesting that the stock is well-positioned for continued performance in the energy sector.
Significance: Because TTE carries significant weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.
TTE Stock Price Activity: TotalEnergies shares were up 0.70% at $93.30 during premarket trading on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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