On July 15, PBF Energy rose 5.06% in regular trading, trading at $60.26/share, with turnover of $126 million, significantly outperforming peers in the refining sector.

The rally was driven by a convergence of positive catalysts ahead of the company's Q2 earnings release scheduled for July 30. Market consensus expects EPS of $3.75, a dramatic turnaround from the Q1 adjusted loss of $0.88 per share. The refining sector traded broadly higher, with Par Pacific up 3.07%, Marathon Petroleum up 1.23%, and Phillips 66 up 1.03%. Additionally, TD Cowen upgraded PBF Energy from Sell to Hold on June 29, raising its price target from $36 to $39. The company also completed a $500 million senior notes offering in May to redeem its 6.00% notes due 2028, optimizing its debt structure. The anticipated restart progress at the Martinez refinery is expected to boost operating efficiency in the second half, further supporting earnings recovery expectations.

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