← Analyst Upside

AU · rank #6 · 2026-10-23

PSX

NYSE · $114.12B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy4.9strength 4.9 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
2.144
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$4.81
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
9
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.207
Analyst upside
Consensus target $285.74
+0.4%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+8.99%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.75
Gross margin TTM+13.1%
52w high$299.39
Market cap (USD)$114.12B

The AI research card

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Summary

Phillips 66 is a large-scale downstream energy company operating integrated refining, midstream, marketing, chemicals, and renewable fuel assets across North America.

Rationale

High analyst target raises (8 in 30 days) and 90.9% upward revision agreement following a 25.5% Q2 earnings surprise strongly support the model's 38.9% analyst upside signal.

Material risks

  • 1Volatile refining crack spreads and crude differentials can rapidly compress earnings power ahead of or during the upcoming October 28 Q3 earnings release.
  • 2Permitting and construction execution risks on the newly announced Western Gateway pipeline project, along with an unquantified AI availability benefit and a January 2027 refining leadership transition.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed