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Sunoco LP (SUN) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term investment strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available. The stock has a favorable analyst rating, a stable technical setup, and positive long-term growth potential. Despite some financial challenges in the latest quarter, the company's revenue growth and strong dividend yield make it an attractive long-term investment.
The MACD is positive and contracting, indicating a potential bullish trend. RSI is neutral at 31.273, and moving averages are converging, suggesting no strong directional bias. Key support and resistance levels are well-defined, with the stock trading near resistance levels.

Analysts have raised price targets and upgraded ratings, with Raymond James assigning a Strong Buy and a $70 target. The stock has an 80% chance of gaining 11.22% in the next month based on historical patterns. Sunoco's revenue growth of 4.89% YoY and a strong dividend yield are additional positives.
The latest quarter showed a significant drop in net income (-351.43% YoY) and EPS (-346.15% YoY), which may concern some investors. Additionally, the company's exposure to refining introduces potential earnings volatility.
In Q3 2025, revenue increased by 4.89% YoY to $6.03 billion, but net income dropped significantly to $88 million (-351.43% YoY). EPS also declined to 0.64 (-346.15% YoY). Gross margin improved to 8.07, up 41.08% YoY.
Analysts are bullish on Sunoco LP. Barclays raised the price target to $60 and maintained an Overweight rating. Raymond James upgraded the stock to Strong Buy with a $70 target, citing momentum in the midstream sector and potential for cash flow growth.