Sei Investments Co. Decreases Stock Position in HF Sinclair Corporation $DINO

Sei Investments Co. decreased its position in shares of HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) by 65.4% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 237,269 shares of the company’s stock after selling 449,351 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in HF Sinclair were worth $14,803,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of HF Sinclair by 1,451.5% in the 4th quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC now owns 61,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,827,000 after acquiring an additional 57,391 shares during the period. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in HF Sinclair during the 4th quarter valued at about $6,194,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. grew its position in HF Sinclair by 317.9% in the 4th quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 84,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,871,000 after purchasing an additional 63,900 shares during the last quarter. Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. bought a new position in HF Sinclair in the 4th quarter worth about $1,717,000. Finally, Prudential PLC acquired a new stake in shares of HF Sinclair in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $5,505,000. 88.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at HF Sinclair

In other news, CFO Vivek Garg sold 717 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.89, for a total value of $51,545.13. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 11,475 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $824,937.75. The trade was a 5.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Valerie Pompa sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.05, for a total value of $690,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,098 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,975,916.90. This trade represents a 18.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 13,736 shares of company stock worth $954,694 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.26% of the company’s stock.

HF Sinclair Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of NYSE:DINO opened at $92.56 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $75.38 and a 200-day moving average of $64.31. The firm has a market cap of $16.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.83 and a beta of 0.72. HF Sinclair Corporation has a twelve month low of $42.16 and a twelve month high of $94.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.79, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

HF Sinclair (NYSE:DINO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $5.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.49 by $0.82. HF Sinclair had a net margin of 6.13% and a return on equity of 18.62%. The business had revenue of $10.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.68 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.10 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 53.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that HF Sinclair Corporation will post 11.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

HF Sinclair Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 2nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be given a dividend of $0.525 per share. This is a boost from HF Sinclair’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $2.10 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. HF Sinclair’s payout ratio is 30.08%.

Key HF Sinclair News

Here are the key news stories impacting HF Sinclair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q2 earnings beat: HF Sinclair reported adjusted earnings of $5.31 per share, exceeding the $4.49 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $10.39 billion, up 53.2% year over year and ahead of expectations. Stronger refining margins and higher throughput were key drivers. DINO Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Refining Strength and Higher Volumes
• Positive Sentiment: Lubricants spinoff could unlock value: Management is advancing a tax-efficient separation of its Lubricants & Specialties business, including products associated with the DINO motor-oil brand. Investors may view the transaction as a way to sharpen the company’s focus and create value for shareholders. DINO Q2 Earnings Call Focuses on Lubricants Split Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum remains favorable: Zacks highlighted DINO as a highly rated momentum stock, while coverage noted that it has outperformed broader oils-and-energy comparisons this year. The earnings surprise and strong operating trends have helped propel shares toward a new 1-year high. Why HF Sinclair Is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: DINO’s low earnings multiple and improving estimates support the value case, but one analysis concluded that the post-earnings move and spinoff expectations may already reflect much of the anticipated benefit. HF Sinclair After Earnings Jump and Spinoff Plan Looks Fully Valued
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade: Freedom Capital cut HF Sinclair from “hold” to “strong sell,” providing a bearish counterpoint to the strong earnings and momentum narrative. Zacks analyst rating report

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on DINO shares. Barclays lifted their price target on HF Sinclair from $81.00 to $86.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Mizuho restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $79.00 target price (up from $67.00) on shares of HF Sinclair in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Weiss Ratings downgraded HF Sinclair from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Raymond James Financial set a $105.00 price target on HF Sinclair in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on HF Sinclair from $69.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, HF Sinclair currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $80.75.

About HF Sinclair

HF Sinclair Corporation is a diversified energy manufacturing company engaged in the refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products across the United States. The company operates a network of refineries and processing facilities that convert crude oil and other feedstocks into fuels and specialty products. Its integrated model encompasses upstream supply agreements, midstream logistics, and downstream marketing channels, positioning HF Sinclair as a key supplier of refined products to wholesale and retail markets.

The company’s core product slate includes gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and renewable fuels such as renewable diesel and biodiesel.