News Sentiment

PSX sentiment intelligence

Phillips 66 news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Weighted score 57 Balanced news tone 41 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Energy Market context
Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Read-through group
Latest close 188.36 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 57/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update

83/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 41

directly relevant articles

Source quality 2

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+6.8% over one week, +5.0% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

Phillips 66 stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

67/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update 83/100 classification
One-week reaction 6.8% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 5.0% over four weeks
Fair value 45.8% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 19
Neutral 20
Negative 2

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 41
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 13
MarketBeat 5
simplywall.st 5
The Globe and Mail 3
ad-hoc-news.de 2
GuruFocus 2
TradingView 2
MarketWatch 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 26
Earnings 7
Analyst action 3
Deals and strategy 2
Guidance 2
Capital return 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Phillips 66 stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Phillips 66 (PSX) rallied 2.63% to $201.32 on Thursday, outperforming the broader market during a tough trading session. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.51% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.20%. Phillips 66 closed just shy of its 52-week high.

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 21:09
Source
MarketWatch
Market source Direct company coverage

Can Tight Fuel Markets Benefit Phillips 66's Refining Business?

Tight fuel markets, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and reduced refining capacity, are creating a favorable environment for U.S. refiners like Phillips 66 (PSX), Valero Energy (VLO), and Par Pacific Holdings (PARR). Phillips 66 is well-positioned due

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 17:39
Source
Market source
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Diversify Wealth Management LLC Purchases Shares of 7,764 Phillips 66 $PSX

Diversify Wealth Management LLC recently acquired 7,764 shares of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), valued at approximately $1,347,000, as disclosed in its Q1 SEC filing. Other institutional investors also increased their holdings in the oil and gas company. Phillips 66 shows positive sent

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 08:01
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Reduces Position in Phillips 66 $PSX

Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its stake in Phillips 66 by 3.2% in the first quarter, selling over 224,000 shares but still maintaining a significant holding worth $1.25 billion. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) reported better-than-expected earnings of $0.49 per share, though reve

Tone
Positive 59/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 07:21
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

Phillips 66 (PSX) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Phillips 66 (PSX) stock decreased by 2.63% in the latest trading session, contrasting with broader market gains. Despite this dip, the stock had previously outperformed with a 17.12% gain over the past month. Investors are anticipating the company's upcoming earnings report on Au

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 22:15
Source
Market source
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

ExxonMobil vs. Phillips 66: Which Energy Stock Should You Pick?

This article compares ExxonMobil (XOM) and Phillips 66 (PSX) as potential energy stock investments, considering their recent performance and business fundamentals. ExxonMobil thrives in its upstream business with high oil prices and Permian Basin operations, while Phillips 66, de

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 16:09
Source
The Globe and Mail
Market source Direct company coverage

Phillips 66 (PSX) Investors Should Brace For Volatility Amid Cheap Valuation

Phillips 66 (PSX) has been identified as one of the most undervalued growth stocks, with Wells Fargo maintaining a Buy rating and a $201 target price. Despite this, CEO Mark Lashier anticipates increased volatility due to disruptions

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 13:47
Source
Market source
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Here's Why Phillips 66's Refining Strength Supports Long-Term Growth

Phillips 66's refining strength, supported by access to competitively priced feedstocks from regions like the Permian Basin and Canada, combined with strategically located refineries, positions the company for long-term growth. Favorable macroeconomic trends, including increasing

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 15:12
Source
The Globe and Mail
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Fifth Third Bancorp Acquires 108,248 Shares of Phillips 66 $PSX

Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Phillips 66, purchasing an additional 108,248 shares, bringing its total holdings to 128,156 shares valued at $23.35 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the oil and gas company. A

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
14 Jul 2026 07:47
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Kevin Mitchell Sells 11,021 Shares of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) Stock

Phillips 66 CFO Kevin Mitchell sold 11,021 shares of the company's stock on July 9th for approximately $2.09 million under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This transaction reduced his direct ownership by about 10.17%. The sale occurred while PSX shares were trading near their 52-week

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 23:13
Source
MarketBeat
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Phillips 66's CFO Cashed In Options but Kept an $18.3 Million Stake — Here's What Investors Should Focus On Instead

Phillips 66's CFO, Kevin Mitchell, sold 11,021 shares for $2.1 million on July 9, 2026, by exercising options at $94.97 and immediately selling them at $190.03. This transaction, executed via a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, reduced his direct holdings by 10% but he still

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
13 Jul 2026 23:09
Source
The Globe and Mail
TradingView Direct company coverage

Phillips 66 Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $200.71, Implies 7% Upside

Phillips 66 (PSX) has seen its average 12-month price target raised from $199.47 to $200.71 by 17 analysts, implying a 7% potential upside from its Jul. 10 closing price. The consensus rating for the stock remains "Buy," with 12 analysts recommending Buy, 8 Hold, and 2 Sell among

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
13 Jul 2026 22:19
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

[Form 4] Phillips 66 Insider Trading Activity

Phillips 66 Executive Vice President and CFO Kevin J. Mitchell exercised employee stock options to acquire 11,021 shares and subsequently sold the same number of shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was executed at a weighted average price of $190.0268 per share, res

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 21:40
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Phillips 66 exec. VP and CFO Mitchell sells $2.09m in stock

Kevin J. Mitchell, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), sold 11,021 shares of the company's common stock for $2,094,285 after exercising employee stock options. This transaction was part of a pre-arranged trading plan, and he now directl

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 21:08
Source
Investing.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Is Phillips 66 (PSX) Using Its US$1.27 Dividend To Reframe Its Cash Flow Story?

Phillips 66 has declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.27 per share, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns. This move supports the company's investment narrative focused on cash generation from refining and Midstream operations, despite potential challenges like margin

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 20:38
Source
Simply Wall Street
CSP Daily News Direct company coverage

Lyons Filling Station always sifting for new revenue streams

Lyons Filling Station, a Phillips 66-branded c-store in Clinton, Iowa, owned by Pat and Ellen Determan, is celebrating 20 years in business by continually seeking new revenue streams. After taking a hit from the departure of a major music festival, the store is now capitalizing o

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 18:49
Source
CSP Daily News
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

PSX Maintained by Raymond James -- Price Target Raised to $235

Raymond James has maintained an "Outperform" rating for Phillips 66 (PSX) and increased its price target to $235, reflecting a positive outlook despite the stock trading 42.7% above its intrinsic GF Value™ of $136.34. The company has a GF Score™ of 68/100, showing strong profitab

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
13 Jul 2026 14:48
Source
GuruFocus