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Legitimate tactical momentum idea: stock is up about 48% over 21 trading days to a new 21-day high, supported by improved refining margins, record-margin sector headlines, Q1 2026 net income of $54.5M, $91.5M adjusted EBITDA, financing actions, and positive estimate/momentum headlines.
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: ⢠Margin Expansion ⢠Strong Cash Flow ⢠Reduced Debt PARR's sharply improved margins, cash flow, liquidity, and lower debt support an attractive low-multiple valuation, though high inventory and leverage remain key risks.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠Constructive uptrend ⢠Resistance test ⢠Volatile swings Support Level: $77â$78 (secondary: $72â$74) Resistance Level: $82â$83 PARR is in a constructive last-month uptrend but faces $82â$83 resistance; hold $77â$78 support and watch for a decisive breakout before turning more bullish.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠Strong refining margins ⢠Enhanced financial flexibility ⢠Hawaii turnaround risk Par Pacific's strong refining margins, ample liquidity and Laramie asset-sale upside support a constructive outlook, though Hawaii turnaround execution remains a key watchpoint.
AI Summary
PARR has evolved into a cash-rich deleveraging and capital-allocation story, but investors should avoid annualizing peak crack-spread earnings and focus on whether management converts the current windfallâand potential Laramie proceedsâinto debt reduction, undervalued buybacks, and high-return projects before refining margins normalize.
Description
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is an energy and infrastructure company that operates through three reporting segments: Refining, Retail and Logistics. Its refining operations run three refineries that produce a range of transportation fuels, asphalt and related products for regional markets including Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, Wyoming and South Dakota. The retail business runs 119 fuel and convenience locations under several brand names in Hawaii, Washington and Idaho, while the logistics segment manages terminals, pipelines, marine and trucking assets, storage facilities and other distribution infrastructure serving island markets and inland sites; the company is headquartered in Houston and was incorporated in 1984 (name changed in 2015).
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | Aug 5 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | Legitimate tactical momentum idea: stock is up about 48% over 21 trading days to a new 21-day high, supported by improved refining margins, record-margin sector headlines, Q1 2026 net income of $54.5M, $91.5M adjusted EBITDA, financing actions, and positive estimate/momentum headlines. | Closed | -15.8% |
| Jul 13 | Jul 20 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | Strong tactical momentum in refining/energy: shares rose about 25.9% over 21 trading days, recent headlines cite positive analyst sentiment and Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy status, and Q1 showed a turnaround to $54.5M net income with record Hawaii throughput. | Closed | +9.4% |
| Mar 23 | Mar 30 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | Par Pacific is a refiner with explosive near-term upside potential: FY2025 net income $369M and adj. EBITDA $633M, a 10% share-count reduction via repurchases at ~$19, and powerful crack-spread tailwinds from the crude spike have driven a ~45% 21âday rally, while valuation remains low (EV/EBIT ~6x), creating room for further upside if margins hold. | Closed | +11.7% |
| Mar 13 | Mar 20 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | Refiner with strong cash and buyback catalysts: 2025 net income $369M, adjusted EBITDA $633M and ~$296M FCF support a new $250M buyback after retiring ~10% of shares in 2025. SAF partnership with Hawaiian/Alaska Airlines and distillateâheavy exposure benefit from current refining spreads. The stock is up ~30% over 21 days and ~18% above its 21âday SMA, making it a highâconviction nearâterm momentum play tied to oil and buyback execution. | Closed | +14.1% |