CVR Energy (CVI)


Market Price (9/8/2026): $44.51 | Market Cap: $4.5 BilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

CVR Energy (CVI)


Market Price (9/8/2026): $44.51
Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.7%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Specialty Chemicals for Performance.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -18%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 65x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.9%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.7%

Key risks
CVI key risks include [1] significant financial pressures from costly Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations and [2] reduced throughput and negative margins resulting from unplanned refinery downtime.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.7%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Renewable Fuel Production, and Specialty Chemicals for Performance.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -18%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 65x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.9%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.7%
7 Key risks
CVI key risks include [1] significant financial pressures from costly Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations and [2] reduced throughput and negative margins resulting from unplanned refinery downtime.

CVI in ETFs

Weight = CVI's share of each fund

VTI0.00%
ITOT0.00%
IWM0.04%
IJR0.06%
VB0.01%
XOP1.1%
FNDA0.14%
DFAS0.09%
+13 more covered ETFs

Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

AI Analysis | Feedback

Updated on 9/1/2026

CVR Energy (CVI) stock has gained about 35% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. CVR Energy reported strong financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $0.34 for fiscal Q2 2026, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.26. Additionally, quarterly revenue surged by 55.5% year-over-year to $2.74 billion, outperforming analysts' expectations of $2.22 billion. The company also transitioned from a consolidated net loss in fiscal Q2 2025 to a consolidated net income of $46 million in fiscal Q2 2026.

2. Improved operating performance across both its Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer segments drove the robust results. The Petroleum segment generated a net income of $12 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $106 million, with an adjusted refining margin of $12.43 per throughput barrel for fiscal Q2 2026. Concurrently, the Nitrogen Fertilizer segment achieved a net income of $78 million and an EBITDA of $107 million, supported by a 99% ammonia utilization rate and increased realized prices for ammonia and UAN. This led to a substantial increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA to $209 million from $99 million in the prior year.

Show more
Updated on 9/1/2026

CVR Energy (CVI) stock has gained about 35% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. CVR Energy reported strong financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $0.34 for fiscal Q2 2026, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.26. Additionally, quarterly revenue surged by 55.5% year-over-year to $2.74 billion, outperforming analysts' expectations of $2.22 billion. The company also transitioned from a consolidated net loss in fiscal Q2 2025 to a consolidated net income of $46 million in fiscal Q2 2026.

2. Improved operating performance across both its Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer segments drove the robust results. The Petroleum segment generated a net income of $12 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $106 million, with an adjusted refining margin of $12.43 per throughput barrel for fiscal Q2 2026. Concurrently, the Nitrogen Fertilizer segment achieved a net income of $78 million and an EBITDA of $107 million, supported by a 99% ammonia utilization rate and increased realized prices for ammonia and UAN. This led to a substantial increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA to $209 million from $99 million in the prior year.

3. A positive future outlook and expected earnings growth fueled investor confidence. CVR Energy's earnings are projected to grow by 206.33% in the next fiscal year, from $0.79 to $2.42 per share. Following the strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, some analyst consensus estimates for fiscal year 2026 EPS increased by 53%, from approximately US$0.857 to US$1.31 per share. The company also announced a planned brownfield ammonia expansion expected to boost production capacity by roughly 5%.

4. Favorable macroeconomic and industry conditions supported the company's core businesses. CVR Energy's financial success during the period was bolstered by strong refining margins, high utilization rates, and global supply disruptions impacting crack spreads. The company is primarily engaged in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing, with both segments benefiting from favorable market dynamics.

Show less
Holding a concentrated position? Know your true downside before the momentum shifts.
Protect Your Wealth →

Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 34.4% change in CVI stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269072026Change
Stock Price ($)33.1144.5034.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,4958,47213.0%
P/S Multiple0.40.518.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1001000.0%
Cumulative Contribution34.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVI34.4% 
Market (SPY)1.8%-0.7%
Sector (XLE)13.8%44.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 85.3% change in CVI stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 116.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820269072026Change
Stock Price ($)24.0144.5085.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,1618,47218.3%
Net Income Margin (%)0.4%0.8%116.0%
P/E Multiple89.464.8-27.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1001000.0%
Cumulative Contribution85.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVI85.3% 
Market (SPY)12.6%-22.7%
Sector (XLE)15.3%49.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 46.9% change in CVI stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 24.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259072026Change
Stock Price ($)30.3044.5046.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,1878,47217.9%
P/S Multiple0.40.524.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1001000.0%
Cumulative Contribution46.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVI46.9% 
Market (SPY)20.4%-5.3%
Sector (XLE)45.1%49.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 53.9% change in CVI stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 1082.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239072026Change
Stock Price ($)28.9144.5053.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9,9018,472-14.4%
Net Income Margin (%)5.4%0.8%-84.8%
P/E Multiple5.564.81082.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1001000.0%
Cumulative Contribution53.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVI53.9% 
Market (SPY)77.1%17.8%
Sector (XLE)57.5%52.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CVI Return26%141%11%-35%36%72%417%
Peers Return44%98%18%-18%24%138%713%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CVI Win Rate58%58%50%33%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate58%75%53%38%67%82% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CVI Max Drawdown-51%-35%-34%-56%-37%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-32%-28%-42%-33%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: VLO, MPC, PSX, DINO, PBF. See CVI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCVIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-19.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven28 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven76 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven760 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven44 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven656 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-44.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven694 days15 days

Compare to VLO, MPC, PSX, DINO, PBF

In The Past

CVR Energy's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.7% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

EventCVIS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-29.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven76 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven132.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven760 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven44 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven656 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-44.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven694 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-28.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven15 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven94 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1025.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven979 days1085 days

Compare to VLO, MPC, PSX, DINO, PBF

In The Past

CVR Energy's stock fell -19.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 23.7% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About CVR Energy (CVI)

CVR Energy (CVI) is an American company engaged in two primary businesses: petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing. This dual operational focus allows it to produce essential fuels and agricultural products for various industries and consumers across the United States.

In its Petroleum segment, CVR Energy refines crude oil into various fuels and related products. Its main offerings include gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined petroleum products, which are produced at its two crude oil refineries located in southeast Kansas and Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The company primarily serves a diverse customer base, including retailers, railroads, farm co-operatives, and other refiners and marketers.

The Nitrogen Fertilizer segment focuses on manufacturing critical nitrogen-based fertilizers. Operating facilities in North America, including one that utilizes a pet coke gasification process, and another in East Dubuque, Illinois, CVR Energy produces key agricultural inputs such as ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). UAN products are predominantly marketed to agricultural customers, while ammonia serves both agricultural and industrial clients.

AI Analysis | Feedback

A company that’s part Valero (oil refining) and part CF Industries (nitrogen fertilizer).

AI Analysis | Feedback

```html
  • Gasoline: A refined petroleum product used primarily as fuel for internal combustion engines.
  • Diesel Fuel: A refined petroleum product primarily used as fuel for diesel engines.
  • Other Refined Petroleum Products: Various other products derived from crude oil refining processes.
  • Ammonia: A nitrogen fertilizer and industrial chemical marketed to agricultural and industrial customers.
  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN): A liquid nitrogen fertilizer solution primarily marketed to agricultural customers.
```

AI Analysis | Feedback

CVR Energy (symbol: CVI) primarily sells its products to other companies rather than individuals. The provided background information does not list specific customer company names or their symbols. However, it describes the following major categories of business customers:

  • Retailers (for gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined products)
  • Railroads (for refined products)
  • Farm Co-operatives (for refined products)
  • Other Refiners/Marketers (for refined products)
  • Agricultural Customers (for nitrogen fertilizer products like UAN and ammonia)
  • Industrial Customers (for ammonia products)

AI Analysis | Feedback

null

AI Analysis | Feedback

Mark A. Pytosh, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark A. Pytosh assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of CVR Energy, Inc. on January 1, 2026. He previously served as the company's Executive Vice President – Corporate Services starting in January 2018. Additionally, he has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the general partner of CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN) since 2014, and a director since 2011. Mr. Pytosh brings over three decades of experience from senior executive roles across the fertilizer, petroleum refining, environmental, power, solid waste, and investment banking industries. His past experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer for Tervita Corp., Covanta Energy Corp., and Waste Services, Inc.

Dane J. Neumann, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

Dane J. Neumann has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary for CVR Energy, Inc. and the general partner of its affiliate, CVR Partners, LP, since October 2021 and February 2022, respectively. Prior to these roles, he was the Interim Chief Financial Officer from August to October 2021 and Vice President – Finance & Treasurer from June 2020 to October 2021. Mr. Neumann has held various other positions within CVR Energy's finance organization since June 2018.

Michael H. Wright, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Michael H. Wright has been the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of CVR Energy, Inc. since January 2022, and of the general partner of CVR Partners, LP, since January 2026. He possesses nearly thirty-five years of experience in the refining and petrochemical industry, encompassing refinery operations, capital project management, crude supply/logistics, and refining industry consulting. Mr. Wright joined CVR Energy as a Project Manager in July 2019 and previously served as Vice President – Capital Projects from December 2019 to January 2022. Before joining CVR Energy, he held several senior roles at HollyFrontier Corporation, including Vice President – Crude Supply and Vice President Refinery Manager Woods Cross.

Melissa M. Buhrig, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Melissa M. Buhrig has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for CVR Energy, Inc. and the general partner of CVR Partners, LP, since July 2018. She has over twenty-five years of legal and energy industry experience, including expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities, compliance, litigation, regulatory matters, and human resources. Prior to CVR Energy, Ms. Buhrig held general counsel and other senior executive positions for several public and former publicly traded companies, such as Delek US Holdings, Inc., Western Refining, Inc., and Northern Tier Energy LP.

J. Travis Capps, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

J. Travis Capps, Jr. became Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of CVR Energy, Inc. in January 2026. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Capps held increasingly responsible senior leadership roles at Motiva Enterprises, LLC, including executive vice president commercial, executive vice president strategy & optimization, and executive vice president strategy & corporate services. His career in the energy sector also includes various roles with Valero Energy Corporation and ExxonMobil Corporation.

AI Analysis | Feedback

```html

The key risks for CVR Energy (CVI) are primarily centered around the volatility of commodity prices, the impact of environmental regulations and climate change policies, and the sensitivity to economic downturns and demand fluctuations.

  1. Commodity Price Volatility: CVR Energy's profitability is highly susceptible to fluctuations in commodity prices. The Petroleum segment's margins are directly influenced by "crack spreads," which is the difference between the price of crude oil (input) and refined products like gasoline and diesel (output). Similarly, the Nitrogen Fertilizer segment's financial performance is affected by the volatile prices of inputs such as natural gas (for energy and potentially as a feedstock) and pet coke, as well as the market prices for its ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) products. Significant adverse movements in these prices can directly impact the company's revenues and profitability.
  2. Environmental Regulations and Climate Change Policies: Both the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industries are subject to extensive and evolving environmental regulations. Stricter governmental regulations concerning emissions, fuel standards, and carbon pricing, or the imposition of carbon taxes, could significantly increase CVR Energy's operating costs, necessitate substantial capital expenditures for compliance, or potentially limit operational flexibility. The broader global trend towards decarbonization and the transition to cleaner energy sources also poses a long-term risk to the demand for refined petroleum products.
  3. Economic Downturns and Demand Fluctuations: The demand for CVR Energy's products is closely tied to overall economic health and specific industry conditions. For the Petroleum segment, demand for gasoline and diesel fuels is linked to general economic activity, transportation levels, and industrial output. An economic recession or a sustained period of reduced economic activity could lead to decreased demand for refined products. In the Nitrogen Fertilizer segment, demand is influenced by agricultural economics, including crop prices and farmers' planting decisions, making it vulnerable to downturns in the agricultural sector.
```

AI Analysis | Feedback

Clear Emerging Threats for CVR Energy (CVI):

  • Electrification of Transportation: The rapid and accelerating global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) directly threatens the demand for gasoline and diesel fuel, which are primary products of CVR Energy's Petroleum segment. As EV adoption increases, the market for refined petroleum products for transportation is expected to contract, challenging the core business model of traditional refineries.
  • Emergence of Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Advanced Fertilizer Alternatives: In its Nitrogen Fertilizer segment, CVR Energy faces a potential threat from advancements in agricultural biotechnology and sustainable farming practices. Research and development in areas such as microbial inoculants that enhance natural nitrogen fixation in soil, or genetically modified crops with improved nitrogen utilization efficiency, could reduce agriculture's reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers like ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN).

AI Analysis | Feedback

CVR Energy Addressable Market Sizes

CVR Energy operates in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing sectors in the United States, producing gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined products, as well as ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN).

Addressable Markets for CVR Energy's Main Products and Services

Petroleum Refining Products (United States)

  • The U.S. petroleum refining market size was valued at USD 793.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,168.3 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the forecast period of 2025–2032. In 2025, the market size for Petroleum Refining in the US was approximately USD 798.3 billion.

Gasoline (United States)

  • In 2022, Americans consumed approximately 135.73 billion gallons of gasoline, which included 134.55 billion gallons of finished motor gasoline. The US motor gasoline consumption is projected to average 8.84 million barrels per day in 2026. North America held the largest share of the global gasoline market in 2024.

Diesel Fuel (United States)

  • The U.S. Diesel Fuel market size is estimated to reach USD 60 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. In 2023, U.S. diesel consumption averaged about 3.8 million barrels per day. The U.S. diesel fuel industry accounted for the largest market revenue share in North America in 2025.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Products (North America/United States)

Ammonia (United States)

  • The United States ammonia market was valued at USD 13,514.7 million in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 28,633.36 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025–2033. Other estimates place the U.S. ammonia market at USD 18.85 billion in 2024, projected to reach around USD 31.65 billion by 2034. The U.S. nitrogenous fertilizer market, where ammonia was the largest revenue-generating product in 2022, is expected to reach USD 15,151.7 million by 2030.

Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) (North America)

  • North America's nitrogenous fertilizer market had a consumption of 43 million tons in 2024, with the United States accounting for 80% of this volume. The North America nitrogenous fertilizer market size was valued at USD 23 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach approximately USD 39.56 billion by 2035. Specifically for UAN, consumption in North America is expected to exceed 10 million metric tons annually. Globally, the urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) market is anticipated to be worth USD 5,649.07 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8,540.77 million by 2033, with North America leading with a 35% share of the global market.

AI Analysis | Feedback

Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for CVR Energy (CVI)

  • Sustained Favorable Refining Market Conditions: CVR Energy anticipates continued beneficial conditions in the refining industry, driven by expected steady increases in global demand for refined products and fewer new supply additions. This outlook is supported by recent performance showing higher crack spreads and increased throughput volumes contributing to improved EBITDA in the petroleum segment.
  • Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Throughput in Petroleum Refining: The company aims to maximize production and capture margins through efficient operations. With no planned turnarounds scheduled for the Petroleum segment in 2026, CVR Energy expects to maintain high crude utilization and increased throughput volumes, which are critical for driving revenue growth.
  • Robust Demand and Pricing in Nitrogen Fertilizer Market: CVR Energy expects the nitrogen fertilizer segment to benefit from supportive market conditions, characterized by tight global supply balances, continued strong demand for nitrogen fertilizers, and robust pricing. This includes strong demand for ammonia for fall application and higher sales volumes and prices for urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) and ammonia.
  • Improved Reliability and Production Capacity in Nitrogen Fertilizer Operations: The company is investing in its nitrogen fertilizer facilities to enhance reliability and optimize feedstocks. Planned growth capital expenditures in 2026 are specifically allocated to reliability and debottlenecking projects, including an ammonia expansion and feedstock diversification project at its Coffeyville facility, which are expected to increase production and utilization rates.
  • Strategic Asset Expansion and Commercial Optimization: CVR Energy's strategy includes a proactive approach to expanding its asset footprint and reevaluating commercial optimization opportunities within the petroleum segment. This encompasses optimizing crude and feedstock slates and refining product marketing to achieve higher netbacks, potentially leading to revenue growth through strategic acquisitions and improved commercial performance.

AI Analysis | Feedback

Capital Expenditures

  • CVR Energy's preliminary consolidated capital expenditure estimates for 2026 are projected to be between $200 million and $240 million.
  • The 2026 capital plan allocates $130 million to $145 million to the petroleum segment, primarily for maintenance and growth initiatives aimed at supporting safe and reliable operations.
  • For the nitrogen fertilizer segment, $60 million to $75 million is budgeted for 2026 capital expenditures, with a focus on margin improvement, debottlenecking, and feedstock diversification projects, including an ammonia expansion at the Coffeyville facility.

Better Bets vs. CVR Energy (CVI)

Peer Outperformance in Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

CVI has outperformed 50% of its 10 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are PBF, MPC and VLO. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing ranks 1st of 7 industries in Energy by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing constituents that CVI has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
30%
of 10 industry peers · 42.5% return
3Y
10%
of 10 industry peers · 36.2% return
5Y
50%
of 10 industry peers · 424.4% return
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing peers with revenue growth within 4pp of CVI's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
CVI CVR Energy -3.9% 64.8x 42.5%36.2%424.4%
PBF PBF Energy -5.5% 6.5x 167.5%51.1%779.2% +355pp
MPC Marathon Petroleum -0.1% 13.1x 119.3%165.7%661.2% +237pp
VLO Valero Energy -3.3% 15.1x 141.5%183.4%579.4% +155pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Energy sector, ranked by 5Y. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing is CVI's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing ← 11 113.0%109.9%424.4% PBF 779% · MPC 661% · VLO 579%
Integrated Oil & Gas 7 50.3%52.2%251.6% IMO 446% · SU 358% · CVE 338%
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 18 33.9%125.9%227.1% INSW 870% · LPG 839% · TRGP 628%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 34 63.3%22.8%125.4% FTI 1196% · SEI 808% · TDW 759%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 51 31.1%5.4%118.0% KGEI 8100% · OBE 7152% · EP 3033%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 14 28.8%61.6%107.4% EU 1144% · LEU 450% · CCJ 347%
Oil & Gas Drilling 7 69.7%4.4%95.6% VAL 178% · PDS 175% · HP 101%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Latest Trefis Analyses

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

Peers to compare with:

Financials

CVIVLOMPCPSXDINOPBFMedian
NameCVR Ener.Valero E.Marathon.Phillips.HF Sincl.PBF Ener. 
Mkt Price44.50370.72388.90255.09105.4174.34180.25
Mkt Cap4.5109.0112.4102.318.98.860.6
Rev LTM8,472139,397153,577152,16731,22834,37386,885
Op Inc LTM35010,01111,5346,9802,6338984,806
FCF LTM34410,12012,8996,3942,2407434,317
FCF 3Y Avg1457,1528,4574,1321,535932,834
CFO LTM53410,90817,1268,9252,7841,6575,854
CFO 3Y Avg4188,00911,4816,3412,0076884,174

Growth & Margins

CVIVLOMPCPSXDINOPBFMedian
NameCVR Ener.Valero E.Marathon.Phillips.HF Sincl.PBF Ener. 
Rev Chg LTM17.9%12.6%15.0%14.4%16.3%13.5%14.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.9%-3.3%-0.1%0.0%-2.8%-5.5%-3.1%
Rev Chg Q55.5%48.8%53.8%53.1%53.2%56.2%53.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM13.0%11.7%13.4%13.1%13.1%13.9%13.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM207.0%380.6%178.3%774.7%15,388.2%165.5%293.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg13.7%86.7%26.6%215.6%5,079.0%-37.3%56.6%
Op Mgn LTM4.1%7.2%7.5%4.6%8.4%2.6%5.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg2.7%4.8%5.6%3.0%4.5%0.4%3.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.9%2.5%2.7%1.7%2.3%3.4%2.4%
CFO/Rev LTM6.3%7.8%11.2%5.9%8.9%4.8%7.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.0%5.9%7.8%4.3%6.6%1.8%5.4%
FCF/Rev LTM4.1%7.3%8.4%4.2%7.2%2.2%5.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.5%5.2%5.7%2.8%5.0%0.0%3.9%

Valuation

CVIVLOMPCPSXDINOPBFMedian
NameCVR Ener.Valero E.Marathon.Phillips.HF Sincl.PBF Ener. 
Mkt Cap4.5109.0112.4102.318.98.860.6
P/S0.50.80.70.70.60.30.6
P/Op Inc12.810.99.714.77.29.810.3
P/EBIT12.110.47.910.17.14.49.0
P/E64.815.113.114.49.96.513.8
P/CFO8.410.06.611.56.85.37.6
Total Yield1.5%7.9%8.6%8.9%12.1%16.9%8.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.3%1.0%1.9%1.9%1.5%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.3%12.3%13.1%6.7%14.3%-8.0%9.5%
D/E0.40.10.30.20.20.30.2
Net D/E0.20.00.20.20.10.20.2

Returns

CVIVLOMPCPSXDINOPBFMedian
NameCVR Ener.Valero E.Marathon.Phillips.HF Sincl.PBF Ener. 
1M Rtn43.3%24.3%30.8%25.8%30.3%20.9%28.0%
3M Rtn34.0%44.0%46.5%39.8%46.5%76.1%45.3%
6M Rtn77.5%73.2%81.5%58.5%102.3%97.1%79.5%
12M Rtn42.5%141.5%119.3%99.7%113.0%167.5%116.2%
3Y Rtn36.2%183.4%165.7%130.4%95.0%51.1%112.7%
1M Excs Rtn42.2%22.2%30.2%24.7%27.8%21.7%26.2%
3M Excs Rtn30.1%40.9%44.3%35.5%44.0%71.0%42.5%
6M Excs Rtn52.4%51.9%62.4%41.1%75.4%59.2%55.8%
12M Excs Rtn25.9%124.9%102.2%80.9%92.4%151.3%97.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-17.6%135.3%117.3%76.8%42.3%1.1%59.6%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Petroleum Segment6,4266,9208,2879,9196,721
Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment606525681836533
Renewables Segment312289559338 
Inter-segment sales-182-124-280-197-12
Total7,1627,6109,24710,8967,242


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Petroleum Segment21112982719-27
Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment12990201320134
Inter-segment sales-21-22-23-29-20
Renewables Segment-137-22-37-47 
Total182581,12396387


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202220212020
Petroleum Segment2,9873,2884,3543,3682,991
Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment9691,0191,1001,1271,033
Renewables Segment294420   
Elimination of inter-segment loss-544-464   
Inter-segment sales  -1,335-589-46
Total3,7064,2634,1193,9063,978


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$44.50 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.5 
First Trading Date10/23/2007 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$34.69$30.51
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA28.3%45.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility58.3%54.5%
Downside Capture-100.88-69.37
Upside Capture53.93-13.17
Correlation (SPY)-2.7%-4.8%
CVI Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.73-0.320.02-0.97-0.240.57
Up Beta-3.960.19-0.91-1.93-0.620.55
Down Beta2.58-1.090.78-0.130.631.03
Up Capture184%119%57%-11%-11%12%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days13243270123386
Down Capture-141%-273%-64%-284%-125%53%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days8183257128363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVI
CVI44.8%54.3%0.87-
Sector ETF (XLE)47.5%21.7%1.7048.8%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.13-5.1%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.75-9.2%
Commodities (DBC)43.8%20.3%1.6742.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.39-15.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.1%43.8%-0.639.4%

Smart multi-asset allocation framework can stack odds in your favor. Learn How
Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVI
CVI37.6%52.7%0.80-
Sector ETF (XLE)25.4%25.7%0.8663.1%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5723.8%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.822.5%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.4341.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0117.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.2%52.6%0.389.3%

Smart multi-asset allocation framework can stack odds in your favor. Learn How
Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVI
CVI23.1%56.4%0.60-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.6%29.6%0.3963.9%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7235.8%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.62-2.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3538.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1929.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.7%66.2%1.039.5%

Smart multi-asset allocation framework can stack odds in your favor. Learn How

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120268.4%
Average Daily Volume0.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity100.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/31/2026
Expand for More
 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/202610.0%-9.9%15.2%
4/29/2026-2.9%-3.9%-2.4%
2/18/2026-3.4%3.4%43.7%
10/29/2025-5.3%-7.6%-10.5%
7/30/2025-5.3%-5.5%4.9%
4/28/20254.1%8.0%23.1%
2/18/20257.4%11.1%18.1%
10/28/2024-24.2%-31.0%-19.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8814
# Negative171711
Median Positive5.8%5.9%10.5%
Median Negative-3.0%-7.5%-10.6%
Max Positive17.1%21.9%56.0%
Max Negative-24.2%-31.0%-21.6%
Collapse to Preview
 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/202610.0%-9.9%15.2%
4/29/2026-2.9%-3.9%-2.4%
2/18/2026-3.4%3.4%43.7%
10/29/2025-5.3%-7.6%-10.5%
7/30/2025-5.3%-5.5%4.9%
4/28/20254.1%8.0%23.1%
2/18/20257.4%11.1%18.1%
10/28/2024-24.2%-31.0%-19.6%
7/29/20246.7%-7.8%-7.7%
4/29/2024-8.3%-10.6%-13.0%
2/20/2024-3.0%-2.6%8.3%
10/30/20234.2%3.7%7.8%
7/31/2023-1.7%0.6%-8.1%
5/1/2023-1.9%-7.5%-10.6%
2/21/2023-2.8%-1.6%-2.4%
11/1/2022-1.8%3.8%5.5%
8/1/20225.0%-3.8%10.6%
5/2/202217.1%14.0%56.0%
2/22/2022-6.5%-15.3%10.5%
11/1/2021-13.3%-10.9%-21.6%
8/2/20213.5%-7.1%6.4%
5/3/2021-1.8%-2.7%0.8%
2/22/2021-1.0%-10.1%-17.9%
11/2/2020-0.4%21.9%36.0%
8/3/2020-6.8%-4.4%-14.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8814
# Negative171711
Median Positive5.8%5.9%10.5%
Median Negative-3.0%-7.5%-10.6%
Max Positive17.1%21.9%56.0%
Max Negative-24.2%-31.0%-21.6%

SEC Filings

Expand for More
Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
Collapse to Preview
Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201910/25/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/30/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Total throughputReported0.20 Mil0.21 Mil0.22 Mil2.4% Higher NewActual: 0.21 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Crude utilizationReported0.950.971 2.0%Higher NewActual: 0.95 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Ammonia utilization rateReported0.750.780.8 -20.0%Lower NewActual: 0.97 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Petroleum Segment Direct operating expensesReported110.00 Mil115.00 Mil120.00 Mil0.0% Same NewActual: 115.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment Direct operating expensesReported57.00 Mil59.50 Mil62.00 Mil0.0% Same NewActual: 59.50 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Total capital expendituresReported85.00 Mil95.00 Mil105.00 Mil33.8% Higher NewActual: 71.00 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Ammonia production capacity growthReported 5.0%    


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Total throughputReported0.20 Mil0.21 Mil0.21 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.21 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Crude utilizationReported0.920.950.99 1.0%RaisedGuidance: 0.94 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Ammonia utilization rateReported0.950.971 0AffirmedGuidance: 0.97 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Petroleum Segment Direct operating expensesReported110.00 Mil115.00 Mil120.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 115.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment Direct operating expensesReported57.00 Mil59.50 Mil62.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 59.50 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Total capital expendituresReported65.00 Mil71.00 Mil77.00 Mil14.5% RaisedGuidance: 62.00 Mil for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Total throughputReported0.20 Mil0.21 Mil0.21 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.21 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Crude UtilizationReported0.920.940.97 0AffirmedGuidance: 0.94 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Ammonia utilization rateReported0.950.971 15.0%RaisedGuidance: 0.82 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Petroleum Segment Direct operating expensesReported110.00 Mil115.00 Mil120.00 Mil4.5% RaisedGuidance: 110.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Nitrogen Fertilizer Segment Direct operating expensesReported57.00 Mil59.50 Mil62.00 Mil-1.7% LoweredGuidance: 60.50 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Total capital expendituresReported56.00 Mil62.00 Mil68.00 Mil3.3% RaisedGuidance: 60.00 Mil for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Petroleum Total ThroughputReported0.20 Mil0.21 Mil0.21 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.21 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Petroleum Crude UtilizationReported0.920.940.97 0AffirmedGuidance: 0.94 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Renewables Total ThroughputReported10.00 Mil12.50 Mil15.00 Mil-30.6% LoweredGuidance: 18.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Renewables Renewable UtilizationReported0.450.550.65 -22.5%LoweredGuidance: 0.78 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Nitrogen Fertilizer Ammonia Utilization RateReported0.80.820.85 -13.0%LoweredGuidance: 0.95 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Petroleum Direct Operating ExpensesReported105.00 Mil110.00 Mil115.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 110.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Renewables Direct Operating ExpensesReported8.00 Mil9.00 Mil10.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 9.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Nitrogen Fertilizer Direct Operating ExpensesReported58.00 Mil60.50 Mil63.00 Mil-3.2% LoweredGuidance: 62.50 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Total Capital ExpendituresReported53.00 Mil60.00 Mil67.00 Mil12.1% RaisedGuidance: 53.50 Mil for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
Expand for More
#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy501202518.217,907143,9861,282,320,357Form
2Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy428202518.1641,130746,9211,278,655,842Form
3Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy428202518.2030,183549,3311,280,723,699Form
4Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy423202517.8498,8751,763,9301,254,852,238Form
5Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy423202518.2129,972545,7901,279,077,247Form
Collapse to Preview
#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy501202518.217,907143,9861,282,320,357Form
2Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy428202518.1641,130746,9211,278,655,842Form
3Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy428202518.2030,183549,3311,280,723,699Form
4Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy423202517.8498,8751,763,9301,254,852,238Form
5Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy423202518.2129,972545,7901,279,077,247Form
6Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy418202518.1814,591265,2641,276,425,145Form
7Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy418202518.0370,3311,268,0681,265,630,508Form
8Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy415202517.8582,3281,469,5551,251,739,854Form
9Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy415202517.9077,8511,393,5331,253,772,457Form
10Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy415202517.31192,6763,335,2221,211,099,395Form
11Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy410202516.78217,8673,655,8081,170,784,681Form
12Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy410202516.62203,3823,380,2091,156,000,111Form
13Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy410202516.76244,2004,092,7921,162,329,095Form
14Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy407202516.11244,2003,934,0621,113,316,638Form
15Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy407202516.55267,6004,428,7801,139,682,286Form
16Icahn, Carl C Please see footnotesBuy407202518.1261,1081,107,2771,242,948,249Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 8, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Icahn Carl C$2.4 Bil28.0%18Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Icahn Carl C$2.4 Bil28.0%18Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/7/2026