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Phillips 66 shares surge to record $248.29 on energy rally

Energy refiner’s stock hits all-time high as Brent crude tops $86 and S&P 500 energy index gains 3.1%. Piper Sandler lifts price target to $209.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 2 Sept 2026 · 05:18 · 1 min read
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Phillips 66 shares surge to record $248.29 on energy rally

Phillips 66 shares reached a record intraday high of $248.29 on Tuesday, with the stock last trading at $249.44, extending a year-to-date gain of 93% and an annual advance of 82.67%.

The surge reflects broader strength in the energy sector, where the S&P 500 energy index rose 3.1% as Brent crude futures climbed to $86.05 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude advanced to $80.62. Market participants cited elevated geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as a key driver of oil price strength.

The company’s financial metrics underscore its robust performance. Phillips 66 has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years and maintains a Piotroski Score of 9, indicating strong financial health. Second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share are projected at $9.41, exceeding Wall Street’s forecast of $7.02, though revenue is expected to total $42.1 billion, slightly below the $43.41 billion estimate.

Phillips 66 has also accelerated its debt reduction plan, targeting a gross debt level of $17 billion by the end of 2026, one year ahead of its prior schedule.

Analysts at Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target for Phillips 66 to $209 from $208 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
Equities & Earnings Desk

Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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