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Sunoco LP (SUN) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 12% confidence · analysed Sep 8, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 8, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 8, 2026, our model rated Sunoco LP (SUN) WEAK BUY with 12% confidence at a price of $75.76. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 52, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is about normal (0.9x the 20-day average).
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 8.54, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 2.9% and revenue growth of +164.5%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.94 per share, which missed the $2.79 analysts expected, with revenue +164.5% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.4 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "strong buy", with an average price target of $83.00.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $76.43, a target of $78.66 (+2.9%) and a stop-loss at $72.86 (-4.7%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.6 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Sep 18, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.12 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 52.18, MACD bearish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 8.54, margin 2.9%, revenue growth 164.5%. Financial results: YoY revenue +164.5%, last EPS surprise -66.3%, next earnings 2026-11-04. FinGPT news read: positive. Memory: 3 prior look(s); 60% of directional calls matched later price. Suggested levels: entry $76.43, target $78.66, stop-loss $72.86, exit by 2026-09-18 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for SUN
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 12% | $75.76 | — | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | SKIP | 8% | $74.84 | +1.2% | |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SKIP | 10% | $74.93 | +1.1% | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 29% | $75.24 | +0.7% | ✔ right direction |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SUN a buy right now?
As of Sep 8, 2026, our automated model rates Sunoco LP (SUN) WEAK BUY with 12% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for SUN?
The model's most recent plan targets $78.66 with a stop-loss at $72.86, from an entry near $76.43.
When does Sunoco LP report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 4, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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