The oil shock from the war in Iran has reached critical levels, and it now appears that prices over $100 per barrel are here to stay for at least the time being.
With fighting potentially months away from ending, prices have risen at one of the fastest rates in recorded history as passage through the Strait of Hormuz has stranded approximately 20% of the global oil supply.
Markets have reacted swiftly to the news, especially in Europe and Asia, where energy dependence is a perennial geopolitical risk. Investors are rapidly seeking havens, which means low-beta stocks with strong dividends and predictable income streams.
Today, we’ll look at five companies meeting this criteria, spread across a diverse group of industries that provide some insulation from energy shocks. Each stock has a minimum Benzinga Edge Value Score of 85 along with bullish fundamental and/or technical signals.
Here are the five safe haven stocks to buy today.
White Mountain Insurance Group Ltd.
Benzinga Edge Value Score: 96.38
The stock currently trades at just 5 times earnings, despite already hitting several new all-time highs in 2026. But bullish momentum began to materialize back in November, when the 50-day moving average crossed above the 200-day, allowing support to build along the 50-day. WTM shares are once again challenging this level, and with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) back under 70, this could be an opportunity to add shares at a discount.
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APA Corp.
Benzinga Edge Value Score: 93.44
A free cash flow boost could lead to a dividend increase, which might help explain the stock’s upward momentum in 2026. The 50-day moving average has served as a steady support level, and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has confirmed the strength of the bullish trend. If oil continues its march toward $150/bbl, APA shares are likely to follow suit.
Northern Oil and Gas Inc.
Benzinga Edge Value Score: 92.84
After a long downtrend, NOG shares are also emanating bullish technical signals. Shares recently broke out above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, supported by a MACD crossover that took both lines above the histogram. With the RSI still under the overbought threshold, the upswing in NOG shares might just be getting started.
Toll Brothers Inc.
Benzinga Edge Value Score: 91.14
TOL shares trade at just 10.7 times earnings, making the stock cheaper than peers like Lennar, D.R. Horton, and PulteGroup. It’s also testing a previous support level at the 50-day moving average, with the RSI approaching its year-low, a combo that had previously led to lucrative buying opportunities.
Edison International
Benzinga Edge Value Score: 90.71
Despite a beta of 0.79, EIX shares have been moving aggressively upward following a Golden Cross last year that ended an extended downtrend. The stock has also found support at the 50-day moving average, and the RSI is back out of overbought territory after a nearly 20% gain over the last two months. A stable dividend plus upside potential is all investors can ask from a utility, which is why EIX shares are an intriguing buy candidate in this macro environment.
5 Safe Haven Stocks With Plenty of Upside
