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May 14, 2026

Americas Energy: Oil - Refining SMID Cap Takeaways From Earnings

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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