Phillips 66 rises amid sector rotation in energy market
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 05 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Phillips 66 saw a price increase of 5.02% as it crossed above the 20-day SMA, indicating a positive shift in investor sentiment towards energy stocks.
This movement comes amid Joe Terranova's exit from his investment in Phillips 66, as he reassesses his portfolio in light of shifting opportunities in the energy sector. His decision reflects a broader trend where investors are pivoting towards larger exploration and production companies, suggesting a potential sector rotation.
The implications of this shift could lead to increased volatility in energy stocks as investors react to changing market dynamics, particularly in light of geopolitical events affecting oil supply.
Analyst Views on PSX
Wall Street analysts forecast PSX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PSX is 132.40 USD with a low forecast of 110.00 USD and a high forecast of 162.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 142.080
Low
110.00
Averages
132.40
High
162.00
Current: 142.080
Low
110.00
Averages
132.40
High
162.00
About PSX
Phillips 66 is a diversified and integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products. The Company's Midstream segment provides crude oil and refined petroleum product transportation, terminating and processing services, as well as natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation, storage, fractionation, gathering, processing and marketing services. Its Chemicals segment consists of its 50% equity investment in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, which manufactures and markets petrochemicals and plastics on a worldwide basis. Its Refining segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products, such as gasoline, distillates, including aviation fuels. Its Marketing and Specialties segment purchases for resale and markets refined products, mainly in the United States and Europe. Its Renewable Fuels segment processes renewable feedstocks into renewable products at the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex and at its Humber Refinery.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
