Equity Profile

SUN

Sunoco LP

EnergyOil & Gas Refining & Marketing$12.5B

Nov5Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EST

Company Snapshot

Sunoco LP is a key player in the energy sector, primarily focused on oil and gas refining and marketing. With a market cap of $12 billion, it plays a significant role in fuel distribution and retail, impacting consumer spending and energy prices.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insights into demand for Sunoco's products and overall market conditions.

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SUN Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

25%

Avg EPS Surprise

-33.20%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.61%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Sunoco reported an EPS of $2.85, significantly exceeding expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.12% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of Sunoco's earnings report, given the strong EPS surprise last quarter. However, the lack of revenue guidance raises concerns about sustainability.

Bull Case

If Sunoco can replicate its strong EPS performance and show solid revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and operational efficiency.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows declining revenue, it could raise red flags about its market position and profitability.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be crucial in assessing the company's profitability and operational efficiency, especially after a strong performance last quarter.

How does Sunoco plan to address revenue growth moving forward?

Investors will be keen to understand management's strategy for sustaining revenue growth amidst fluctuating oil prices and market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Sunoco's ability to sustain its EPS growth due to recent operational improvements and cost management strategies.

Supporting Evidence

Last quarter's EPS surprise of +67.16% indicates strong underlying performance.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, reflecting trader expectations of volatility.

The historical trend shows that 77% of similar setups have held or extended their moves.

Key Risk

If the EPS comes in below $1.50, it could challenge the current bullish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Sunoco can maintain its recent strong performance or if it will struggle with revenue growth.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $2.85 or higher would confirm the bull case and indicate strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.50 would raise concerns about profitability and could confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.86%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±2.9% while SUN has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

30.4%

Calls (9K)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (1K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 7 of 30 (23%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Energy in the last 2 years. 23 of 30 (77%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.4%, with a raw directional average of -1.3% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Sunoco beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.18%, confirming strong demand and operational efficiency.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 0.42%, raising concerns about its market position.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
2Insights into fuel demand trends and how they may affect revenue.
3Management's outlook on oil prices and their potential impact on operations.
4Details on any new initiatives to drive growth in retail fuel sales.
5Responses to questions about competitive pressures in the market.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will provide insights into demand for Sunoco's products and overall market conditions.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

SUN Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

25%

Avg EPS Surprise

-33.20%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.61%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Sunoco reported an EPS of $2.85, significantly exceeding expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 2.12% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of Sunoco's earnings report, given the strong EPS surprise last quarter. However, the lack of revenue guidance raises concerns about sustainability.

Bull Case

If Sunoco can replicate its strong EPS performance and show solid revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and operational efficiency.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows declining revenue, it could raise red flags about its market position and profitability.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be crucial in assessing the company's profitability and operational efficiency, especially after a strong performance last quarter.

How does Sunoco plan to address revenue growth moving forward?

Investors will be keen to understand management's strategy for sustaining revenue growth amidst fluctuating oil prices and market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Sunoco's ability to sustain its EPS growth due to recent operational improvements and cost management strategies.

Supporting Evidence

Last quarter's EPS surprise of +67.16% indicates strong underlying performance.

Options pricing suggests a significant move, reflecting trader expectations of volatility.

The historical trend shows that 77% of similar setups have held or extended their moves.

Key Risk

If the EPS comes in below $1.50, it could challenge the current bullish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Sunoco can maintain its recent strong performance or if it will struggle with revenue growth.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $2.85 or higher would confirm the bull case and indicate strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.50 would raise concerns about profitability and could confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±2.86%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±2.9% while SUN has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

30.4%

Calls (9K)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (1K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 7 of 30 (23%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Sunoco beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.18%, confirming strong demand and operational efficiency.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should the company miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 0.42%, raising concerns about its market position.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
2Insights into fuel demand trends and how they may affect revenue.
3Management's outlook on oil prices and their potential impact on operations.
4Details on any new initiatives to drive growth in retail fuel sales.
5Responses to questions about competitive pressures in the market.