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Phillips 66(PSX)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PSX
11/13/2026: PSX (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Phillips 66 is a large-scale, diversified energy company with a significant footprint in refining, midstream infrastructure, and petrochemicals. Its primary strength lies in an integrated model that balances volatile refining returns with steady, fee-based midstream cash flows. The company’s main investment story revolves around optimizing these core assets and expanding into renewable fuel production to navigate the energy transition. While it has historically maintained strong margins and rewarded shareholders through dividends, it faces significant risks from commodity price volatility, regulatory shifts, and the long-term impact of electrification on fuel demand. It generally suits value-oriented and income-focused investors who can manage sector-specific cyclicality.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is moderate and cyclical rather than high-growth, tied heavily to energy commodity cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may favor the stock during periods of rising refining margins and energy price strength. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at reasonable multiples relative to its cash flow generation and asset base. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Phillips 66 is generally considered a reliable income stock with a history of consistent dividend growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Energy industry volatility makes this stock unsuitable for investors seeking complete safety, despite the company's scale. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Earnings are directly sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil and refined product prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation fluctuates significantly with cyclical commodity cycles and market sentiment toward the energy sector. |
| Competition risk (refined products) | High | The refining space is intensely competitive, with margins driven by large-scale, cost-efficient incumbents. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company possesses high-quality, long-lived infrastructure and strategic joint ventures. |
| Dividend income | Strong | Management has prioritized sustainable and growing dividend payouts for long-term shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the effective operation and maintenance of complex, massive industrial infrastructure. |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 102.55B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.43 | 1Y Target Price 291.32 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.43 | 1Y Target Price 291.32 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8M shares | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 124.55 - 299.39 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 124.55 - 299.39 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.94% | Basic EPS (TTM) 31.18 |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
Sector
Energy
Caution- Sentiment
- Strong Bearish
- Momentum
- Rapid Breadth Deterioration
- BUY participation
- 10.9%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 6 / 55
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- -22
- Market state
- Strong Bearish
BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
- BUY participation
- 0.0%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 0 / 9
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- -8
Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 31.23% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Midstream | Pipelines, terminals, and NGL processing services. | This segment provides steady, fee-based income from moving energy products. |
| Refining | Gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel production. | This is a volatile, margin-driven business that benefits from favorable 'crack spreads'. |
| Chemicals | Petrochemical manufacturing via JV. | A key earnings contributor that benefits from low-cost natural gas feedstock. |
| Marketing and Specialties | Branded fuel stations and lubricant sales. | Provides stable, downstream retail revenue through direct consumer brand interaction. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-10-28 | When Before Market | Estimate 11.97 | Actual 14.08 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.48% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.2% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.64% | Return on Equity (TTM) 39.84% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.43 | Forward PE 9.77 | Enterprise Value 113.59B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61 |
Enterprise Value 113.59B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.81 | Shares Outstanding 390.07M | Shares Floating 389.16M |
Shares Outstanding 390.07M | Shares Floating 389.16M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.22 | Percent Institutions 82.36 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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