HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) shares fell 1.6% to $89.30 as of July 28, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $90.78. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for DINO. The move is tied to an earnings beat. Below, we break down what changed for DINO, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Earnings Beat
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) reported EPS of $5.31 vs. consensus estimate of $4.49, beating by 18.3% on 2026-07-28. Next earnings announcement scheduled for 2026-10-29 with current consensus EPS estimate of $4.47.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Jul 28, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.3×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$16.1B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$75
-16.0% vs price
Price chart
Jun 29 – Jul 28
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for HF Sinclair Corporation investors
For HF Sinclair Corporation investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Earnings beat — stock sold off (sell-the-news reaction); HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +1.42% from $90.41 to $91.69 on 2026-07-21. Weighing against that: Negative session, down 1.6%; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $75.00, implying -16.0% downside from $89.30. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 1 downgrade. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (59/100). With earnings roughly 93 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
DINO price reaction
DINO last traded at $89.30, down $1.48 (-1.63%) from the previous close of $90.78. The session traded on 1.3× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $69.65 and $91.69, and it currently sits about 89% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO)
◆Latest catalyst·a mixed signal
The latest catalyst — an earnings beat the stock sold off — it cuts both ways, with the event and the market's reaction pointing in different directions.
The consensus analyst price target on HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) is $75.00, 16.0% below the recent $89.30. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on DINO line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $95.00 (+6.4%).
+Earnings beat — stock sold off (sell-the-news reaction).
+HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +1.42% from $90.41 to $91.69 on 2026-07-21.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $75.00 sits 16.0% below the recent $89.30, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $53.00 (-40.6%).
−1 analyst downgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Mizuho to Neutral (2026-05-27).
−Negative session, down 1.6%.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
The latest catalyst moved the balance toward the bulls — the hollow tick marks where it sat before.
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Jul 28, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) filed a new 8-K on July 28, 2026. The filing content was not disclosed in available sources.
Material / Earnings2026-07-27+2.8%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +5.26% from $86.24 to $90.78 on July 27, 2026. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.7x the 5-day average, and earnings are scheduled to be announced on July 28, the day after the move.
Material / Earnings2026-07-23-1.9%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved -4.07% from $92.87 to $89.09 on 2026-07-23. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-21+1.4%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +1.42% from $90.41 to $91.69 on 2026-07-21. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: DINO reached a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-20+2.1%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +2.05% from $88.59 to $90.41 on 2026-07-20. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be technical, with DINO reaching a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-17+2.0%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +2.02% from $86.84 to $88.59 on 2026-07-17, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Activity2026-07-16+3.5%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +3.47% from $83.93 to $86.84 on 2026-07-16. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: DINO reached a new 30-day high with volume 1.3x the 5-day average.
Activity2026-07-15+1.0%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +0.99% from $83.11 to $83.93 on 2026-07-15. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with a new 30-day high and volume 1.5x the 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-29 (est.)
in 93 days
Earnings Release
2026-10-29
High impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about DINO
Why did HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) stock move?
DINO fell 1.6% to $89.30. The move is associated with an earnings beat.
How much did DINO stock fall?
DINO lost 1.63% ($1.48) versus the prior close of $90.78, last trading at $89.30 on 1.3× average volume.
When is HF Sinclair Corporation's next earnings date?
DINO's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-29 — about 93 days away.
What is the analyst price target for DINO?
The consensus analyst price target for DINO is $75.00, about 16.0% below the current $89.30. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 9 maintains, and 1 downgrade.
How BestStocks tracks DINO
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after an earnings beat was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 18 tracked change events for DINO, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of July 28, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
