HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) shares rose 5.0% to $112.25 as of September 16, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $106.91. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for DINO. 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
DINO climbed 5.0% to $112.25
DINO rose 5.0% in its latest session, moving from $106.91 to $112.25.
ValuationMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.1×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$20.0B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$106
-5.2% vs price
Price chart
Aug 17 – Sep 16
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Change events — click to jump to details
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: Positive 5.0% session move; Positive price momentum. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $106.38, implying -5.2% downside from $112.25. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (60/100). With earnings roughly 43 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
DINO price reaction
DINO last traded at $112.25, up $5.34 (+4.99%) from the previous close of $106.91. The session traded on 1.1× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $92.72 and $112.25, and it currently sits about 100% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO)
The consensus analyst price target on HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) is $106.38, 5.2% below the recent $112.25. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on DINO line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $140.00 (+24.7%).
+Positive 5.0% session move.
+Positive price momentum.
+DINO moved +6.33% from $73.94 to $78.62 on 2026-07-08.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $106.38 sits 5.2% below the recent $112.25, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $80.00 (-28.7%).
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
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 Sep 16, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
HF Sinclair (DINO) rose 3.48% to $109.08, driven by announcement of a $1.5 billion share buyback program and plans to evaluate a spin-off of its lubricants business segment to unlock shareholder value, according to web sources. The stock is up 7.2% since its last earnings report. Trading volume stands at 486,606 shares (0.60x the historical average for this time of session), below the typical daily pace.
HF Sinclair (DINO) rose 2.05% to $98.98, driven by strong second-quarter earnings ($5.31 EPS vs. $4.49 consensus) and elevated refining margins amid geopolitical supply concerns in the Middle East, according to web sources. The company also announced a strategic pivot in its Lubricants & Specialties segment toward a distribution model via partnerships with SK Enmove and Chevron. The stock is trading near 52-week highs on the back of this bullish sentiment.
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) rose 4.46% to $97.40, driven by sustained momentum following the company's strong Q2 2026 earnings beat ($5.31 EPS vs. consensus $5.21) and a 5% dividend increase to $0.525 per share announced in late July, combined with positive analyst upgrades from firms including Goldman Sachs and continued sector outperformance in oil and gas refining. Volume of 672,667 shares traded 165 minutes into the session was below average (0.56x expected), indicating the move occurred on lighter-than-typical intraday flow.
HF Sinclair (DINO) rose 4.51% to $96.91, though the driver for today's intraday move is not identified in available sources. A Zacks article ranks DINO as a top-ranked growth stock, but the piece carries a generic 2026 timestamp unlinked to today's session. Volume of 1.45M shares is running 35% below the time-adjusted average, suggesting the rally occurred on lighter participation.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20-2.0%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved -2.58% from $95.18 to $92.72 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred on below-average volume (0.7x the 5-day average).
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+4.5%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved +4.99% from $87.50 to $91.87 on 2026-08-13. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-05-6.0%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) moved -6.24% from $88.50 to $82.98 on 2026-08-05. 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, suggesting the decline was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Filings2026-08-05-6.0%
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) filed a new 8-K on August 5, 2026. The specific content of the filing was not detailed in available sources.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-29 (est.)
in 43 days
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 rose 5.0% to $112.25. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did DINO stock rise?
DINO gained 4.99% ($5.34) versus the prior close of $106.91, last trading at $112.25 on 1.1× average volume.
When is HF Sinclair Corporation's next earnings date?
DINO's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-29 — about 43 days away.
What is the analyst price target for DINO?
The consensus analyst price target for DINO is $106.38, about 5.2% below the current $112.25. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks DINO
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared DINO-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 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 September 16, 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.
