On July 8, Phillips 66 rose 5.6% in regular trading, trading at $188.795/share, with turnover of $141 million. The stock gained momentum as Barclays raised its price target on Phillips 66 from $177 to $183, while the broader refining sector staged a significant rally.
According to FactSet, analysts maintain an average rating of overweight on Phillips 66 with a mean price target of $196.53, implying further upside from current levels. The target price upgrade from Barclays adds to a series of positive analyst revisions in recent months, with Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Goldman Sachs, and others all raising their targets.
The move was amplified by sector-wide strength in refining stocks. Valero Energy rose 6.03%, PBF Energy gained 8.15%, Marathon Petroleum advanced 5.35%, and HF Sinclair climbed 5.88%, reflecting pronounced sector linkage. Phillips 66 management has previously indicated expectations for constructive refining margins through the remainder of the year, supported by tightening product markets.
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