Phillips 66's Refining Margins Sink, Dragging Down Profits

Key TakeawaysPhillips 66 reported a drop in first-quarter profits as refining margins thinned.The energy company's realized refining margins were nearly half what they were in the first quarter of 2023.The company noted its results were affected by maintenance, which limited its ability to produce higher-value products. Phillips 66 (PSX) shares dropped in intraday trading Friday after the energy producer’s quarterly profit fell as refining margins thinned. The company reported first-quarter net earnings slu ...