A value investing screen combining Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks with low P/S ratios (under 1.0) and PEG ratios (under 1.0) identified 12 stocks offering both value and growth. Three recommended stocks for watchlists are TD SYNNEX (strong revenue growth and low valuation), Oscar Health (record results and significant earnings growth), and PBF Energy (strong cash flow and extremely low P/E ratio).

PBF Energy stock rose 10.5% this week and is up nearly 125% in 2026, driven by widening crack spreads (the difference between refined product prices and crude oil prices). The increase is fueled by geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which restricts commercial traffic and reduces global refined product supply. This benefits PBF as a U.S. refiner that can access domestic crude while profiting from higher margins on refined products.

PBF Energy stock rose 10.6% this week following deterioration in US-Iran relations and ceasefire breakdown. The stock gained despite rising oil prices because the crack spread (difference between refined product prices and input costs) widened significantly. Supply disruptions from potential Strait of Hormuz closure benefit domestic refiners like PBF by increasing refined product prices relative to crude oil costs.

Control Empresarial, a 10% owner of PBF Energy linked to billionaire Carlos Slim, sold 200,000 shares on April 6-7, 2026 for approximately $9.3 million. The firm has been steadily reducing its PBF Energy position throughout 2026, from 30.8 million shares to under 20 million. While PBF Energy shares are up over 70% year-to-date, the energy sector remains volatile due to the Iran conflict and oil price fluctuations. Investors are advised to await the company's Q1 earnings announcement on April 30 before making allocation decisions.

Gasoline prices surged 21.2% in March 2026, the largest monthly increase since 1967, driven by disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. National average gas prices jumped from $2.98 to $4.15 per gallon in six weeks. Goldman Sachs upgraded several refiner stocks as beneficiaries of elevated crack spreads and tighter energy supply chains, while economists debate whether this represents a temporary shock or a sustained inflationary regime.

With the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupting global energy and commodity flows, the article recommends 10 stocks positioned to benefit from supply chain shifts. These include U.S. oil producers, refiners benefiting from widened crack spreads, LNG exporters filling supply gaps, shipping companies handling longer routes, and fertilizer producers gaining from reduced competition.

U.S. gasoline prices surged to $4.02 per gallon and diesel hit $5.45, driven by Iran war disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz. Oil refiners are capitalizing on widened crack spreads (now ~$47/barrel vs. $20 pre-war), with refiner stocks posting exceptional gains. The VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (CRAK) is up 29% YTD on a 14-week winning streak, while individual refiners like Par Pacific and PBF Energy gained 50% and 41% in March respectively. Analysts raised price targets on Valero Energy, citing potential structural shifts in refining profitability.

PBF Energy's Senior Vice President Paul Davis exercised and sold 50,000 shares worth $2.24 million on March 4, 2026, reducing his direct holdings by 21.42%. However, the article argues this routine option exercise is not a sell signal, as Davis maintains 183,426 direct shares and 50,000 vested options. The real story is PBF's recovering refining margins, with the company beating Q4 2025 earnings expectations and management forecasting a favorable 2026 outlook.

Gas prices have surged to $3.98/gallon, nearly double Trump's $2 promise, due to the Iran war. Diesel has jumped 43% to $5.38 nationally and over $7 in California. Consumer sentiment has declined sharply as inflation expectations rise. Energy companies and refiners are posting strong gains, with SM Energy up 44% and PBF Energy up 40% month-to-date, benefiting from wider profit margins.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 25% of global seaborne oil and 20% of LNG trade flows, is creating significant ripple effects across energy markets. Rising oil prices benefit U.S. exploration and production companies, while refining crack spreads have soared above $58. The disruption also benefits LNG suppliers from alternative sources, fertilizer producers, and LNG shipping companies facing longer routes.

Delek US shares surged 8.6% today due to rising refining crack spreads and a BofA analyst raising the price target from $28 to $40. The stock has gained 55% in 2026, benefiting from increased oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf that have disrupted global refining supply. U.S. refiners like Delek, which source domestic crude oil, are well-positioned to capitalize on these supply disruptions.

Oil refiner stocks have surged due to widening crack spreads (the gap between crude and refined product prices) following the Iran conflict. However, the article warns that two small-cap refiners—CVR Energy and PBF Energy—may face rapid margin compression if spreads normalize, making profit-taking prudent. Both stocks show technical overbought conditions, insider selling, and analyst sell ratings despite recent parabolic rallies.