DINO Stock Fell 11% on Governance Concerns: What the CEO Leave Means for Investors

Rexielyn Diaz4 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated Feb 19, 2026

Key Stats for DINO Stock

  • Price Change for DINO stock: -10.86%
  • DINO Share Price as of Feb. 18: $52
  • 52-Week High: $59
  • DINO Stock Price Target: $60

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What Happened?

HF Sinclair (DINO) stock fell sharply on Feb. 18 after a series of late-day disclosures raised investor uncertainty, despite the company reporting a strong earnings beat for the fourth quarter.

According to Reuters, HF Sinclair reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $1.20, which easily topped the IBES consensus estimate of $0.45, supported by stronger refining margins during the quarter.

However, shares moved lower after the company announced that CEO Tim Go would take a voluntary leave of absence while the audit committee reviews certain disclosure processes.

Reuters reported that HF Sinclair also named Franklin Myers as interim CEO, but the leadership transition and disclosure review overshadowed the earnings beat, so investors focused on governance risk rather than near-term profitability.

At the same time, HF Sinclair announced a regular cash dividend, reinforcing its shareholder return strategy, but the broader news flow weighed on sentiment.

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What the Market Is Telling Us About DINO Stock

HF Sinclair’s recent results highlight a business that remains highly profitable when refining margins are supportive, even as revenue trends remain pressured by lower volumes and commodity price normalization.

On a trailing twelve-month basis, HF Sinclair generated about $26.9 billion in revenue, down 6% year over year, but gross profit rose sharply as gross margins expanded to 10.1%.

Operating income reached about $1.3 billion, with operating margins improving to 5.0%, compared with just 1.0% in the prior year, reflecting improved cost control and margin recovery.

The balance sheet remains manageable, with about $1.9 billion in net debt and a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.86x, giving the company flexibility through refining cycles.

However, longer-term growth expectations remain muted, as analysts forecast a negative 3.6% revenue CAGR and negative 3.0% EBITDA CAGR over the next two years.

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