Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 2025, Par Petroleum reported revenue of $1.89 billion, down 6.2% year-over-year, with an EPS of $1.54 compared to $0.49 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.62 billion by +17.17%, and the EPS surprised by +108.11% against the consensus estimate of $0.74 [1] Key Metrics - Total refining feedstocks throughput was 186,600 million barrels, surpassing the average estimate of 183,299 million barrels [4] - Hawaii Refinery throughput was 88.1 million barrels, above the average estimate of 83.06 million barrels [4] - Montana Refinery throughput was 44.2 million barrels, slightly below the average estimate of 45.3 million barrels [4] - Wyoming Refinery throughput was 13.5 million barrels, compared to the average estimate of 14 million barrels [4] - Washington Refinery throughput was 40.8 million barrels, in line with the average estimate of 40.97 million barrels [4] - Retail sales volumes reached 30,848.00 Kgal, slightly above the average estimate of 30,765.31 Kgal [4] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from refining were $1.83 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.55 billion [4] - Retail revenues were $146.69 million, compared to the average estimate of $142.65 million [4] - Logistics revenues were $73.01 million, surpassing the average estimate of $60.88 million [4] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for refining was $108.38 million, significantly above the average estimate of $64.86 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for logistics was $29.8 million, slightly above the average estimate of $28.89 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for retail was $23.35 million, exceeding the average estimate of $20.46 million [4] Stock Performance - Par Petroleum's shares have returned -21.7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +1.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]

Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast that Marathon Petroleum (MPC) will report quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 21.8%, with anticipated revenues of $30.91 billion, a decrease of 19.4% compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 22.9% over the past 30 days, reflecting a collective reappraisal by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3] Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts predict 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Net refinery throughput' to reach 2,950.66 thousand barrels of oil per day, down from 3,065.00 thousand barrels per day in the same quarter last year [5] - The forecast for 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Crude oil refined' is 2,778.04 thousand barrels of oil per day, compared to 2,867.00 thousand barrels per day in the same quarter last year [6] - For 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Other charge and blendstocks', the expected throughput is 171.27 thousand barrels of oil per day, down from 198.00 thousand barrels per day in the same quarter last year [7] - Analysts expect 'Adjusted EBITDA- Refining & Marketing' to be $1.49 billion, compared to $1.97 billion from the previous year [7] - The projected 'Adjusted EBITDA- Midstream' is $1.67 billion, slightly up from $1.62 billion year-over-year [8] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Marathon Petroleum shares have recorded a return of -2.1%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +2.7% [8] - Based on its Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), MPC is expected to perform in line with the overall market in the upcoming period [8]

Key Takeaways Shell plc (SHEL) is set to release second-quarter results on July 31. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is earnings of $1.13 per share on revenues of $73.7 billion. Still, Shell's refining margins look strong, rising from $6.20 per barrel in the first quarter to $8.90 per barrel in the second. This is supported by better utilization of its refineries. However, the company's chemicals business is expected to report a loss due to unplanned shutdowns at its Monac ...

Core Insights - Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.28 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.73, but down from $2.71 in the same quarter last year [1][9] - Total revenues for the quarter decreased to $29,889 million from $34,490 million year-over-year, although it surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $27,838 million [1][2] Financial Performance - The increase in refining margins per barrel and lower total cost of sales contributed to better-than-expected results, despite a decline in refining throughput and renewable diesel sales volumes [2] - Adjusted operating income in the Refining segment rose to $1,270 million from $1,229 million year-over-year, driven by higher refining margins [3] - The Ethanol segment reported an adjusted operating profit of $54 million, down from $103 million, impacted by decreased ethanol margins [3] - The Renewable Diesel segment experienced an operating loss of $79 million, compared to an operating income of $112 million in the prior year, due to a decline in sales volumes and margins [4] Throughput Volumes - Valero's refining throughput volumes totaled 2,922 thousand barrels per day, down from 3,010 thousand barrels per day year-over-year, but exceeded the estimate of 2,908.5 thousand barrels per day [5] - The Gulf Coast region contributed 63% to total throughput, with the Mid-Continent, North Atlantic, and West Coast regions accounting for 14.5%, 13.5%, and 9% respectively [6] Margins and Costs - Refining margin per barrel increased to $12.35 from $11.14 year-over-year, while refining operating expenses per barrel rose to $4.91 from $4.45 [7] - Total cost of sales decreased to $28,640 million from $33,051 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower material costs [8] Capital Investment and Balance Sheet - Capital investment for the second quarter totaled $407 million, with $371 million allocated for sustaining the business [10] - At the end of the second quarter, Valero had cash and cash equivalents of $4.5 billion, total debt of $8.4 billion, and finance-lease obligations of $2.3 billion [10]