HF Sinclair Corp (DINO): Momentum in Energy and Refining

HF Sinclair Corp (NYSE:DINO) is among the best oil & gas refinery stocks to buy now. HF Sinclair Corp (NYSE:DINO) released its Q4 2025 earnings results on February 18. It posted adjusted EPS of $1.20, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.63. Revenue of $6.46 billion also surpassed the consensus estimate of $6.2 billion. The quarter was buoyed by strong refining margins.

During the quarter, HF Sinclair Corp returned $230 million to shareholders in dividends and share buybacks. The company finished 2025 with $978 million in cash and cash equivalents, representing an increase of $178 million from the end of 2024. The company plans to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on March 12.

In other news, HF Sinclair announced on February 18 that it had formed a joint venture with UPOP Holdings. The joint venture is called Green Trail Fuels, and will house 30 retail sites in New Mexico and Colorado. HF Sinclair owns a 50% stake in the joint venture.

On January 16, Piper Sandler cut its price target on HF Sinclair stock slightly to $67 from $68 but maintained a Buy rating on it. For lowering the price target, Piper Sandler cited challenges in HF Sinclair’s West Coast operations. It noted issues like reduced throughput and lower refining capture rates. These concerns also led Piper Sandler to slash its earnings projections for HF Sinclair’s Q4 2025.

However, Piper Sandler remains bullish on HF Sinclair’s outlook heading into 2026 because it believes the West Coast issues are temporary. Looking ahead, the firm sees HF Sinclair benefiting from a tightening West Coast market and widening crude differentials. Additionally, the firm sees underappreciated potential from HF Sinclair’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SRE) monetization.

Dallas-based HF Sinclair Corp (NYSE:DINO) manufactures and markets a range of petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants. Moreover, the company produces renewable diesel, specialty chemicals, and asphalt. HF Sinclair was founded in 1947.

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