Phillips 66 (PSX – Research Report), the Energy sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst yesterday. Analyst Suvro Sarkar from DBS maintained a Hold rating on the stock and has a $122.00 price target.
Suvro Sarkar has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors related to Phillips 66’s business structure and market conditions. One key aspect is Phillips 66’s integration and diversification across various business segments such as refining, chemicals, marketing, and midstream services, which results in reduced volatility and increased resilience compared to its peers. The company’s operations span from midstream services to chemicals and refining, with the added stability of a marketing and specialties segment. This diverse portfolio allows the company to maintain steady performance, even if a particular subsegment faces challenges.
The Hold recommendation also takes into account the anticipated improvements in Phillips 66’s chemical business, especially with expected growth in Chinese chemical demand and the upcoming Rodeo Renewed project, which should enhance refinery performance with renewable fuel production. While Phillips 66 is recognized as a leading refiner with low operating costs and high utilization rates, there are concerns about the chemical business exposure in the U.S. and Europe, which has been under pressure and may continue to face challenges. The company’s commitment to shareholder returns, demonstrated by a high dividend payout ratio and additional share repurchase authorization, provides some support for the stock price. However, risks such as supply disruptions, energy price volatility, and regulatory changes necessitate a cautious outlook, thus warranting the Hold rating with a target price based on historical price-to-book value ratios.
In another report released yesterday, Barclays also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $139.00 price target.
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Phillips 66 (PSX) Company Description:
Founded in 2012, Phillips 66 is a Texas-based multinational energy company, which is engaged in the processing, transportation, storage, and marketing of fuels and other related products. The company operates through the following segments: Midstream, Chemicals, Refining and Marketing & Specialties.
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