HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Have you been paying attention to shares of HF Sinclair (DINO)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 5.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $95.59 in the previous session. HF Sinclair has gained 106.1% since the start of the year compared to the 31.2% gain for the Zacks Oils-Energy sector and the 79.3% return for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on July 28, 2026, HF Sinclair reported EPS of $5.31 versus consensus estimate of $4.39 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 38.55%.

For the current fiscal year, HF Sinclair is expected to post earnings of $11.85 per share on $32.52 in revenues. This represents a 134.19% change in EPS on a 21.02% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $8.77 per share on $29.61 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of -25.99% and -8.93%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

Though HF Sinclair has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for HF Sinclair? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

HF Sinclair has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and F, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 8X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 8.5X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 9.4X versus its peer group's average of 9.4X. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making HF Sinclair an interesting choice for value investors.

Zacks Rank

We also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, HF Sinclair currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if HF Sinclair passes the test. Thus, it seems as though HF Sinclair shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.

How Does DINO Stack Up to the Competition?

Shares of DINO have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is PBF Energy Inc. (PBF). PBF has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of D.

Earnings were strong last quarter. PBF Energy Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 53.58%, and for the current fiscal year, PBF is expected to post earnings of $15.74 per share on revenue of $36.6 billion.

Shares of PBF Energy Inc. have gained 17.6% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 4.77X and a P/CF of 46.64X.

The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is in the top 10% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for DINO and PBF, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.

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