5 Broker-Liked Stocks to Watch Amid the Middle East's Uneasy Calm
Broker favorites Par Pacific, Bassett Furniture, ChargePoint, Cleveland-Cliffs and Alaska Air stand out amid renewed global market volatility.
Broker favorites Par Pacific, Bassett Furniture, ChargePoint, Cleveland-Cliffs and Alaska Air stand out amid renewed global market volatility.
On July 09, 2026, Par Pacific Holdings Inc (PARR) shares fell 4.4% today, currently priced at $65.54. This decline comes amid a strong year for the stock, which
CVE and PARR look undervalued as energy stocks rally, with Middle East tensions supporting oil prices and sector gains.
DEC, FTRE, HG, PARR and KE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 7, 2026.
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The mean of analysts' price targets for Par Petroleum (PARR) points to a 25.2% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
PSX and PARR have rallied sharply over the past year, and softer crude prices may offer further support to their refining operations.
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CVE, FIVN, PAGS, ERO and PARR stand out with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios and strong earnings outlooks.
A new Hawaii renewable fuels plant just came online that diversifies its refining, storage, and extraction business. The company's retail sector taps into consumers.
Strong U.S. jobs data and geopolitical tensions are putting low-leverage stocks like DINO in focus as investors seek stability.
Par Petroleum (PARR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
VLO benefits from favorable refining conditions as tighter fuel supplies and wider crude discounts support margins.
Par Pacific remains a buy, with the stock up ~30% and the business showing improved earnings power and resilience. PARR's Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 results confirm robust profitability, even amid market noise and Hawaii price lag headwinds. Buybacks have reduced share count by ~20%, materially enhancing per-share economics and reflecting disciplined capital allocation.
Par Pacific's regional refining model gives investors a more nuanced question after its big run: whether Hawaii-led strength deserves confidence beyond the current margin cycle.
PARR stock dips 13% after Q1 earnings miss estimates despite stronger refining margins and higher throughput volumes.
HOUSTON, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and NYSE Texas: PARR) (“Par Pacific” or the “Company”) announced today that Par Petroleum, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Pacific (“Par Petroleum”), closed its private placement (the “Offering”) pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Company also announced the increase in lender commitments under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Credit Facility”) to up to $1.8 billion and the extension of the maturity date thereof to 2031.
On May 13, 2026, Par Pacific Holdings Inc (PARR) shares fell 4.1% to a current price of $60.52. The stock has experienced a 52-week range, with a high of $70.39
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Par Petroleum (PARR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.