HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO): Bulls and Bears Eye 2026 Prospects

HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) is among the ridiculously cheap stocks to buy now. As of December 26, HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) has mixed analyst sentiment: 44% of analysts covering the stock assign a Buy rating, 50% hold a cautious view, and 6% recommend a Sell. While the target price ranges from $53 to $70, the median price target of $62.50 reflects an upside potential of 36.22%.

On December 12, Nitin Kumar from Mizuho slightly lifted the price target on HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) to $63 from $62 and maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating. As part of the firm’s 2026 outlook, it revised ratings and targets across the exploration and production market.

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Two days earlier, TD Cowen reduced the price target on HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) to $53.00 from $55.00, keeping a ‘Hold’ rating. According to the firm’s analysis, the company is working towards expanding the business through small bolt-on acquisitions in the lubes and marketing segments. Additionally, the company is pursuing organic growth through its marketing, refining, and midstream operations.

By the middle of 2026, HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO) is expected to reach a final investment decision on a previously disclosed pipeline project to facilitate westward transportation, TD Cowen highlighted, adding that the company is well-positioned to return significant cash to shareholders, given its current cash balances.

HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE:DINO), founded in 1947, is a Texas-based independent energy company that operates through five segments: Refining, Renewables, Marketing, Lubricants and Specialties, and Midstream.

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