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United States Oil Fund, LP
$111.48 2.35% today
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Why United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) stock moved

Updated Jul 8, 2026

United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) shares rose 2.4% to $111.48 as of July 8, 2026, a modest gain from the prior close of $108.92. BestStocks flagged the session as a material change for USO. Below, we break down what changed for USO, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

USO climbed 2.4% to $111.48

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This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Jul 8, 2026, 12:32 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
ActivityNo Peer ComparisonWeak confidence
Rel. volume
1.0×
Normal
Vs peers
No peer data
No Peer Data
Market cap
$13.3B
New York Stock Exchange Arca
Analyst target
$252
+126.2% vs price
Price chart
Jul 8
Not enough price data.
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for United States Oil Fund, LP investors

For United States Oil Fund, LP investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Positive 2.4% session move; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $252.21, implying +126.2% upside from $111.48. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (0/100).

USO price reaction

USO last traded at $111.48, up $2.56 (+2.35%) from the previous close of $108.92. The session traded on 1.0× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on United States Oil Fund, LP (USO)

Latest catalyststrengthens the bull case
The latest catalyst — a materially positive development — it strengthens the bull case and confirms the prevailing bullish analyst lean.

The consensus analyst price target on United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) is $252.21, 126.2% above the recent $111.48. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on USO line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $252.21 implies +126.2% upside from $111.48.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $252.21 (+126.2%).
  • Positive 2.4% session move.
  • Positive price momentum.

The bearish case

  • The bearish case is comparatively thin on recent signals; the main risk is that the climb toward the $252.21 consensus target has to be earned, and any of the risks BestStocks tracks could weigh on the shares.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
The latest catalyst moved the balance toward the bulls — the hollow tick marks where it sat before.

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Jul 8, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $252+126.2%
SEC filings watch
No recent filings
Peer context
USO+2.4%

Previous notable changes for USO

Risk2026-07-02via WSJ
USO declined 0.88% intraday to $102.80, reversing recent strength. The fund had been rallying toward seven-year highs on Middle East geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
Risk2026-07-01via MarketWatch
USO fell 2.59% to $103.68 intraday, with volume running at 0.48x the historical average for this time of day. The web search indicates the broader catalyst is declining oil prices driven by easing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Filings2026-06-29
USO filed a new 8-K on 2026-06-29 with no price movement on that date.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
Unknown
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
High
from change events

Frequently asked questions about USO

Why did United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) stock move?

USO rose 2.4% to $111.48. The move is tied to the catalyst and context summarized above, not unexplained technical trading.

How much did USO stock rise?

USO gained 2.35% ($2.56) versus the prior close of $108.92, last trading at $111.48 on 1.0× average volume.

What is the analyst price target for USO?

The consensus analyst price target for USO is $252.21, about 126.2% above the current $111.48. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 0 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks USO

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared USO-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 4 tracked change events for USO, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of July 8, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataSEC EDGAR filingsAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.