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Core Laboratories Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Expenses Increase Y/Y
ZACKS· 2026-02-06 15:06
Key Takeaways CLB posted Q4 adjusted EPS of 21 cents on $138.3M revenues, topping consensus estimates.Production Enhancement revenues rose 8.3% to $46M, swinging to a $3M operating profit on tech adoption.CLB guided Q1 2026 revenues of $124M-$130M and EPS of 11-15 cents amid volatile markets.Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 21 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents. This can be attributed to the outperformance of the Production Enha ...
PBF Energy (PBF) May Report Negative Earnings: Know the Trend Ahead of Next Week's Release
ZACKS· 2026-02-05 16:01
The market expects PBF Energy (PBF) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on February 12, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are bett ...
India’s Top Refiner Cashes In as Oil Prices Slide
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-05 14:00
India’s largest state-owned refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), saw its net profit surge four times for the quarter ended December 31 compared to a year earlier as falling crude oil prices boosted refining margins. Indian Oil reported on Thursday a standalone net profit of $1.34 billion (121.26 billion Indian rupees) for the October-December quarter, which is the third quarter of its 2025/2026 fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. That’s a fourfold jump compared to the net profit of $318 million (28. ...
Marathon Petroleum price target raised to $198 from $183 at TD Cowen
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-05 13:55
Group 1 - TD Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman raised the price target on Marathon Petroleum (MPC) to $198 from $183 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares [1] - The firm's updated model reflects earnings that exceeded expectations due to refining gross margin aligning with historical capture [1] - First quarter 2026 throughput and operating expenses will be affected by turnarounds, but operations are expected to improve thereafter with lower year-over-year turnaround spending and future declines [1] Group 2 - Margins are anticipated to benefit from seasonality [1]
能源研讨会 - 中国成品油出口专家电话会议要点-Energy Symposium Week_ Takeaways from call with experts (JLC) on Chinese oil product exports
2026-02-05 02:22
4 February 2026 | 8:19PM SGT Equity Research Energy Symposium Week: Takeaways from call with experts (JLC) on Chinese oil product exports On 4 February, we hosted a call with China oil experts from JLC, as part of our Energy Symposium Week: Expert Forum. The session focused on the China refining market outlook and Chinese oil product export trends. Key takeaways from the call were around sustainability of China's tight export control despite increasing surplus in the domestic market. Contained exports from ...
Trump administration's latest rare earths push, why one portfolio manager likes Ulta Beauty
Youtube· 2026-02-04 23:03
Hello and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Josh Lipton and for the next half hour, we are breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve.Here are some of the trends we're going to be diving into. The Trump administration is looking to take on China when it comes to critical minerals. We've got the details on the new partnership that was announced Wednesday.And another commodity we're watch ...
Phillips 66 Q4 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher Realized Refining Margins
ZACKS· 2026-02-04 16:50
Key Takeaways Phillips 66 posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.47, beating estimates and reversing a year-ago quarterly loss.PSX refining swung to profit as worldwide realized margins nearly doubled from last year's levels.Phillips 66 saw higher midstream earnings and cash flow, while chemicals and renewables weighed on results.Phillips 66 (PSX) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.47 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11. The bottom line also improved from the year-ago quarter ...
Refiner Phillips 66 beats quarterly profit estimates as margins rebound
Reuters· 2026-02-04 12:06
Core Viewpoint - Phillips 66 exceeded Wall Street profit estimates for the fourth quarter, driven by a recovery in U.S. refining margins after a prolonged downturn in 2024 [1] Group 1 - The company reported a significant rebound in refining margins, which positively impacted earnings [1] - The earnings growth comes after a period of slump in the refining sector, indicating a potential recovery trend [1]
Marathon Petroleum outlines $700M refining investment for 2026 amid 20% year-over-year reduction, with focus on margin optimization and capital returns (NYSE:MPC)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-03 22:11
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Marathon(MPC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-03 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $10.70 and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $12 billion, with a cash flow from operations of $8.7 billion [13][5] - The fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share was reported at $4.07, with adjusted EBITDA around $3.5 billion [13][5] - The refining and marketing segment adjusted EBITDA per barrel was $5.63 for the year and $7.15 for the fourth quarter [13][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The midstream segment grew adjusted EBITDA year-over-year, reaching nearly $7 billion, while the refining and marketing segment's fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $2 billion [5][14] - Refining utilization was reported at 95% for the fourth quarter, with total throughput exceeding 3 million barrels per day [14][15] - The renewable segment achieved 94% utilization, benefiting from a one-time sale of credits [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global consumption trends for refined products remained steady, with gasoline and distillates each growing by approximately 1% and jet fuel demand increasing nearly 4% [6] - The global refining system is expected to remain tight, with limited new capacity coming online in 2026, further tightening U.S. markets due to regional closures [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest approximately $700 million in refining value-enhancing capital in 2026, focusing on lowering operating costs and enhancing system reliability [7] - Investments in marketing are set at $250 million to expand the reach of branded stations in targeted markets, supporting long-term secured offtake [8] - The company aims for a disciplined capital strategy, targeting returns of 25% or above on capital deployment [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains constructive on refined product demand, expecting growth to outpace capacity additions through the end of the decade [6] - The company anticipates that the structural demand growth across refined products will continue, supported by a strong midstream business outlook [10] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the energy markets, particularly in the context of MPLX's growth and distribution [12][20] Other Important Information - The company returned $4.5 billion to shareholders in 2025, including a 6.5% reduction in shares outstanding [13] - The company has a net debt to capital ratio within the range of 25%-30% and targets an annual cash balance of $1 billion [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capture Rate Performance - The capture rate was strong at 114%, attributed to optimization through the commercial team and improved structural capabilities [25][26] Question: Return of Capital Expectations - The company expects to match or exceed the $4.5 billion returned to shareholders in 2026 based on current market conditions [31][32] Question: Venezuelan Crude Absorption - The company views access to Venezuelan crude positively, with capabilities to absorb incremental barrels, enhancing its competitive position [35][36] Question: Refining Utilization Sensitivity - The company can adjust refining operations to optimize margins based on market conditions, demonstrating flexibility in its operations [50][51] Question: CapEx Guidance - The company expects a 20% reduction in refining capital expenditures in 2026, with further reductions anticipated in 2027 and 2028 [53][56] Question: Negotiations with USW - Ongoing negotiations with the United Steelworkers are progressing positively, with rolling extensions in place [64][65]