ExxonMobil and Chevron Are Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks, but So Are These 2 Energy Stocks That Are Down 3% and 15% in 2024

The energy sector is full of options for investors seeking to generate passive income.ExxonMobil (XOM -0.37%) and Chevron (CVX -0.35%) are the two largest U.S.-based oil and natural gas companies. However, there are plenty of other dividend-paying energy companies to consider. Two that stand out today are Equinor (EQNR -1.68%), down 15% year to date,  and ConocoPhillips (COP -0.04%), down 3% so far this year. Both companies pay attractive dividends and are worth buying now. Equinor's outsized profits have b ...