Sunoco LP (SUN) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the latest close session, Sunoco LP (SUN) was up +1.52% at $53.53. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.33%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.63%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.22%. The stock of master limited partnership has fallen by 2.46% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 4.04% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.07%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Sunoco LP in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 6, 2025. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.88, indicating a 51.17% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $5.44 billion, down 11.94% from the prior-year quarter. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.19 per share and a revenue of $21.69 billion, demonstrating changes of +19.83% and -4.44%, respectively, from the preceding year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Sunoco LP should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability. Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.74% downward. Currently, Sunoco LP is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should also note Sunoco LP's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 7.34. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 20.36. The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing - Master Limited Partnerships industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 169, placing it within the bottom 32% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com. #1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Sunoco LP (SUN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks