SUN

Sunoco LP is upgraded to "Buy" after a recent sell-off, presenting an attractive entry for income-focused investors. Recent results highlight robust EBITDA growth, driven by the Parkland acquisition and elevated crack spreads, with excess profits likely to persist through 2027. SUN maintains a strong balance sheet with 3.5x leverage, ample distribution coverage, and a 6.3% yield targeted to grow 5% annually.

Sunoco NYSE: SUN reported record third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $1.06 billion, excluding approximately $11 million in one-time transaction expenses, as its fuel distribution, terminals and refining operations benefited from acquisitions, market volatility and favorable refining conditions.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunoco LP (TXSE: SUN) (“SUN” or the “Partnership”) and SunocoCorp LLC (TXSE: SUNC) ("SUNC") today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Financial and Operational Highlights Attributable to Sunoco LP Net income for the third quarter of 2026 was $499 million compared to $137 million in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026 was $1.049 billion compared to $489 million in the third quarter of 202.

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Sunoco LP (SUN) closed at $69.89 in the latest trading session, marking a -6.48% move from the prior day.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) and SunocoCorp LLC (NYSE: SUNC) announced that they will release their third quarter 2026 financial and operating results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss results. By Webcast: The conference call will be broadcast live via an internet webcast, which can be accessed on Sunoco LP's website at http://www.sunocolp.com.

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