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VLO invests in refining upgrades and clean fuels to boost margins, cash flow and long-term shareholder returns.

Valero stock is in focus after touching past an all-time high this week. The oil refiner is seeing big demand for its refined products.

Valero Energy and two other refiners topped buy points this week amid high crude oil prices, before slipping somewhat on Wednesday.

Bernstein analyst Bob Brackett has a reframe for income investors who keep dismissing energy stocks because the headline yield looks thin against the 10-year Treasury. On a recent episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Brackett argued the comparison is the wrong one entirely. “Don’t compare the yields you get from a commodity company to government ... Energy Stocks Are Secretly Better Than Treasuries. Here’s Why Bob Brackett Is Loading Up on Exxon and Chevron.

The Zeus plant and the additional fractionator are both included in Phillips 66’s $2bn–$2.5bn capital spending plan.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) announced plans to build the Zeus Gas Plant in the Permian Basin. The company also plans a third Coastal Bend Fractionator in Texas. Both midstream projects are expected to be in service by 2028. For investors watching NYSE:PSX, these new midstream projects arrive as the stock trades around $179.8, with returns of 2.5% over the past week and 15.0% over the past month. Over longer periods, the stock has returned 37.7% year to date and 51.1% over the past year, along...

(Oil & Gas 360) – Phillips 66’s May 18, 2026, announcement of the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal […]

Does Phillips 66 (PSX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Energy currently makes up only about 4% of the a historically low weighting despite its importance to the global economy. As the AI buildout accelerates demand for electricity, data centers, and reliable baseload power, energy infrastructure and fuel supply will have to play a larger role than the index weighting suggests. In that setting, let’s look at Chevron Phillips 66 and EQT Corp. and analyze their technical positions.

Oil prices may cool after an Iran ceasefire, but these energy stocks could still outperform; these three stocks remain attractive buys

Energy stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ET

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) announced plans to develop two new midstream infrastructure projects, including the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, with both facilities expected to begin operations in 2028. New Permian gas plant to expand processing capacityThe Zeus project will consist of a natural gas processing facility capable of handling 300 million cubic feet per day in the Permian Basin.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is included among the 10 Energy Stocks that Crushed Earnings Estimates in the First Quarter. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is a diversified and integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports, and markets products. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) reported its Q1 2026 results on April 20. The company delivered a surprise adjusted profit of $0.49 […]

Q1 earnings beat and board moves put Phillips 66 in focus Phillips 66 (PSX) has come onto investors’ radar after reporting Q1 adjusted earnings per share of $0.49 on revenue of $33 billion, both ahead of forecasts that had called for a loss and lower sales. The earnings surprise arrives alongside governance updates, including the re election of four Class II directors, shareholder approval of executive pay, and board leadership changes that keep Greg Hayes as lead independent director and...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

VLO's refining flexibility, export growth and strong margins fuel an 80.3% stock surge as tight global supply supports profitability.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.02%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.64%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Phillips 66 has outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Wall Street closed slightly higher on Monday, driven by energy and industrial stocks.

When a stock breaks out above the 50-Day simple moving average, good things could be on the horizon. How should investors react?

In the first quarter of 2026, Phillips 66 reported higher sales of US$32,540 million and revenue of US$33,002 million, but net income fell to US$207 million and earnings per share roughly halved versus a year earlier. Despite this profit compression, analysts highlighted better-than-expected adjusted earnings driven by stronger refining margins and improved performance in chemicals and renewable fuels, with insider share purchases reinforcing leadership confidence. Next, we’ll explore how...

Investors may be wondering if Phillips 66 at around US$168 per share still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the price. The stock has pulled back 6.1% over the last week and 3.7% over the last month, yet it still shows returns of 28.9% year to date and 59.8% over the past year, with very large gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines around Phillips 66 have focused on its position in the US energy sector and the implications of past capital allocation and...

EOG Resources beat Q126 EPS and revenue estimates on output growth, fueling $1.49B free cash flow, dividends, buybacks and liquids-leaning guidance.

Valero, Phillips 66 and HF Sinclair are benefiting from tight fuel inventories, strong demand and reliable North American crude supplies.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is one of the 10 Must-Buy Stocks with the Strongest 1Q2026 Earnings Beats. On April 30, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) to $180 from $174 and maintained an Overweight rating following the company’s Q1 results. The firm noted Q1 adjusted EPS of 49c exceeded the (39c) […]

Following a careful analysis of the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining & Marketing industry, we advise buying three stocks: VLO, PSX and DINO.

Over the past year, many Phillips 66 ( NYSE:PSX ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may have...

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) reported first-quarter 2026 earnings as management emphasized operational execution and commercial flexibility amid what it called unprecedented commodity price volatility tied to geopolitical events in the Middle East. Chairman and CEO Mark Lashier said the quarter featured e

Exxon, Chevron and other companies are navigating the worst shortfall in supplies in decades. Yet they’re sending more cash to shareholders than investing in oil fields.