investing.comAUG 232 min read$DK

Up another 12% Friday, this AI-picked energy stock is now up +90%

Delek US Holdings (DK) surged 11.6% on Friday, reaching near a 52-week high of $71.47, extending its 90% gain since March. The energy company reported Q2 EPS of $5.48, beating estimates by 148%, with EBITDA up 279% quarter-over-quarter. InvestingPro's AI models identified Delek's potential before its rally, citing strong momentum, earnings turnaround, and cost discipline. The company's performance highlights include record refining margins and operational improvements. InvestingPro members recei

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Published Aug 23, 2026, 1:10 PM UTC

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Primary signal

$DK

Bullish

high confidence

Mentioned

$DK

Relevance

8/10

alphai data visualization · based on investing.com

Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DKBullishMed

Why it matters

Delek's earnings beat is the primary new data; other mentions are promotional.

Market read

Delek's surprise earnings drive a notable price jump, relevant for energy sector traders.

What to watch

Rising input costs could pressure margins if fuel supply eases.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market Friday

Background

Article promotes InvestingPro subscription while highlighting AI‑picked stock performance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$DKBullishHigh confidence

Context

Delek US Holdings reported Q2 earnings beating estimates by 148% and its stock surged 11.6% to $71.47.

Expected impact

Further upside expected if momentum continues.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings surprise and tight fuel supply fundamentals support bullish bias.

Market effects

Sector

Energy refining sector may see broader rally on tight fuel supply.

Regional

U.S. energy stocks could benefit.

Global

Limited to energy markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Potential overextension after rapid run-up; watch for profit-taking.

Key entities

company
Delek US Holdings
Energy refiner with Q2 earnings beat.

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AUG 22

$DKHighAI 8/10

DK Surges As Delek US Earnings Smash Wall Street Targets

Delek US Holdings Inc. (DK) stock surged 11.54% after Q2 earnings beat expectations, with revenue of $4.09B and adjusted EPS up to $5.48. Analysts raised price targets, citing strong refining margins and cash flow. The company's leverage remains high, but cash generation supports dividends and debt reduction. DK's stock is technically in an uptrend, with support at $68 and resistance near $76.

stockstotrade.com2 min

AUG 9

$DKMed

Delek US Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Delek US (NYSE: DK) Q2 earnings call covered refining margins, throughput guidance, and cash flow. Management said refined-product markets may take several quarters to normalize and that a less backwardated forward curve could lift realized crack spreads. Q3 throughput guided to 296,000-316,000 bpd, with Opex $220-$230M and D&A $110-$120M. Delek Logistics Partners reported ~$144M adjusted EBITDA and reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $520-$560M.

yahoo.com4 min

AUG 6

$DKMedAI 8/10

Delek US Holdings (DK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Delek US Holdings (DK) reported Q2 2026 net income of $170 million ($2.71/share) and adjusted net income of $344 million ($5.48/share). Adjusted EBITDA was $639 million, with RVO-adjusted EBITDA of $490 million and RVO-adjusted EPS of $3.64. Logistics segment adjusted EBITDA was a record $144 million. DKL full-year 2026 EBITDA guidance is $520 million to $560 million.

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AUG 5

$DKMed

Delek Slides on Q2 Results

Delek US Holdings (NYSE: DK) reported Q2 ended June 30, 2026 net income of $169.5M ($2.71/share) and adjusted net income of $343.9M ($5.48/share). Adjusted EBITDA was $638.7M; excluding RVO impacts, adjusted EPS was $3.64 and adjusted EBITDA $490.1M. Delek Logistics posted adjusted EBITDA of $143.5M and is targeting $520-560M. Delek bought $20M of DK shares and paid $15.6M in dividends, declaring a $0.255 quarterly dividend.

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JUN 1

$DKMedAI 8/10

This is Why Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK) is One of the Best Oil Stocks to Buy Amid US-Iran War

Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK) said on April 29 it is improving cash flow via its Enterprise Optimization Plan. In Q1, it completed the Big Spring refinery turnaround on time and on budget and continued ramp-up of the Delaware basin Libby 2 sour gas plant. Adjusted net income was $4.7M ($0.08/share) and adjusted EBITDA $211.7M. Revenue was $2.65B vs $2.42B expected; it ended with $624.1M cash and $3.18B long-term debt.

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