Goldman Sachs
May 14, 2026
Americas Energy: Oil - Refining SMID Cap Takeaways From Earnings
Sector ReportEquitiesEnergy
Goldman Sachs maintains its preference for Buy-rated refiners PARR and DK following 1Q earnings, citing SRE optionality, while reiterating a Sell on CVI due to downside risks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Preference for Buy-rated stocks PARR and DK due to compelling cash flow and SRE optionality.
- 2.Maintain Sell rating on CVI due to downside risks and continued monitoring of capital allocation priorities.
- 3.Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) represent a significant potential upside for SMID-cap refiners like DK and PARR.
Table of Contents
- Key Questions From Investors
- Par Pacific Holdings: What is the outlook for Hawaii profitability?
- Delek US Holdings: How should investors be thinking about the magnitude of small refinery exemptions going forward?
- CVR Energy: What are the latest updates around the company's capital allocation priorities...
- PBF Energy: What are the latest operational updates at the Martinez and Chalmette refineries?
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
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Authors
Alexa PetrickNeil MehtaJosiah KnightLydia Gould
Securities
PARRDKCVIPBF
Themes
Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs)Operational Execution & SafetyRefining Margin Capture
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
