W&T Offshore, Inc.
Here’s whether W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); 50-day MA is rising (+6.58% over 10 days); RSI 41 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +158.6%; 3-month momentum positive (+58.6%). Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative). Currently 29.0% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
WTI is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($2.11) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($2.88), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. An RSI of 41.0 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +158.6% compares to +35.1% for SPY (beat the market by 123.5%). The current 29.0% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.