FrançaisAre analysts right about HF Sinclair (DINO)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For HF Sinclair, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 40% were profitable, average return +14% (63 calls). At 3 months: +7% average return (51% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | 21 | 43% | +14% |
| Wells Fargo | 13 | 38% | -1% |
| Morgan Stanley | 9 | 33% | +27% |
| UBS | 5 | 60% | +37% |
Valuation
Is HF Sinclair overvalued, and is it a good time to buy HF Sinclair right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: HF Sinclair's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | HF Sinclair | Sector median (Energy) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 9.2 | 17.2 |
| Forward P/E | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Net margin | 6% | 14% |
👉 HF Sinclair trades below its sector median (9.2 vs 17.2) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : HF Sinclair pays about $2.00/share/yr → 2.76% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is HF Sinclair a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on HF Sinclair (DINO) is "Hold" (22 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 40% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is HF Sinclair's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $85.00 (-12% vs $97.00), ranging from $54.00 to $109 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on HF Sinclair?
Over 1 year, 40% of analyst targets on HF Sinclair were profitable, for an average return of +14% (across 63 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the HF Sinclair stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $85.00 within 12 months, i.e. -12% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $109, the most cautious $54.00.
What is the HF Sinclair stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $85.00, -12%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (40%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is HF Sinclair overvalued?
Its P/E is 9.2, forward P/E 10.3. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.