Bull Harbor Capital LLC Takes Position in HF Sinclair Corporation $DINO

Bull Harbor Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 9,300 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $580,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Virtus Investment Advisers LLC increased its holdings in shares of HF Sinclair by 5.9% during the fourth quarter. Virtus Investment Advisers LLC now owns 3,489 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,000 after buying an additional 195 shares in the last quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. boosted its holdings in shares of HF Sinclair by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 5,791 shares of the company’s stock valued at $267,000 after acquiring an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Unison Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of HF Sinclair by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Unison Advisors LLC now owns 23,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,074,000 after acquiring an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC grew its position in HF Sinclair by 4.9% during the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 4,769 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,000 after acquiring an additional 221 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in HF Sinclair by 4.7% during the 1st quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 5,109 shares of the company’s stock worth $319,000 after acquiring an additional 228 shares during the last quarter. 88.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have commented on DINO. Zacks Research downgraded HF Sinclair from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Raymond James Financial set a $105.00 price target on HF Sinclair in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of HF Sinclair from $79.00 to $98.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Evercore assumed coverage on shares of HF Sinclair in a research report on Friday, July 17th. They set an “in-line” rating and a $85.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of HF Sinclair from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, HF Sinclair presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $80.75.

Key Stories Impacting HF Sinclair

Here are the key news stories impacting HF Sinclair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 earnings beat: HF Sinclair reported adjusted earnings of $5.31 per share, exceeding the $4.49 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $10.39 billion, up 53.2% year over year and ahead of expectations. Stronger refining margins and higher throughput were key drivers. DINO Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Refining Strength and Higher Volumes
• Positive Sentiment: Lubricants spinoff could unlock value: Management is advancing a tax-efficient separation of its Lubricants & Specialties business, including products associated with the DINO motor-oil brand. Investors may view the transaction as a way to sharpen the company’s focus and create value for shareholders. DINO Q2 Earnings Call Focuses on Lubricants Split Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum remains favorable: Zacks highlighted DINO as a highly rated momentum stock, while coverage noted that it has outperformed broader oils-and-energy comparisons this year. The earnings surprise and strong operating trends have helped propel shares toward a new 1-year high. Why HF Sinclair Is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: DINO’s low earnings multiple and improving estimates support the value case, but one analysis concluded that the post-earnings move and spinoff expectations may already reflect much of the anticipated benefit. HF Sinclair After Earnings Jump and Spinoff Plan Looks Fully Valued
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade: Freedom Capital cut HF Sinclair from “hold” to “strong sell,” providing a bearish counterpoint to the strong earnings and momentum narrative. Zacks analyst rating report

HF Sinclair Price Performance

Shares of DINO opened at $92.56 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $75.38 and a 200-day moving average of $64.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a current ratio of 1.79 and a quick ratio of 0.88. The company has a market capitalization of $16.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.83 and a beta of 0.72. HF Sinclair Corporation has a 1 year low of $42.16 and a 1 year high of $94.22.

HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $5.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.49 by $0.82. HF Sinclair had a net margin of 6.13% and a return on equity of 18.62%. The company had revenue of $10.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.68 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.10 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 53.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that HF Sinclair Corporation will post 11.15 earnings per share for the current year.

HF Sinclair Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be paid a $0.525 dividend. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. This is an increase from HF Sinclair’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. HF Sinclair’s payout ratio is presently 30.08%.

Insider Transactions at HF Sinclair

In related news, Director Manuel J. Fernandez sold 635 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.09, for a total transaction of $46,412.15. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 16,543 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,209,127.87. This represents a 3.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Rhoman J. Hardy purchased 1,508 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $66.32 per share, for a total transaction of $100,010.56. Following the acquisition, the director owned 15,037 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $997,253.84. This represents a 11.15% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 13,736 shares of company stock valued at $954,694. 0.26% of the stock is owned by insiders.

HF Sinclair Company Profile

HF Sinclair Corporation is a diversified energy manufacturing company engaged in the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products across the United States. The company operates a network of refineries and processing facilities that convert crude oil and other feedstocks into fuels and specialty products. Its integrated model encompasses upstream supply agreements, midstream logistics, and downstream marketing channels, positioning HF Sinclair as a key supplier of refined products to wholesale and retail markets.

The company’s core product slate includes gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and renewable fuels such as renewable diesel and biodiesel.