SUN

Based on Sunoco LP's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Sunoco LP do?

Sunoco LP distributes and markets motor fuels across the United States. It supplies fuel to independent dealer stations, distributors, and commission agent locations, and also operates retail convenience stores offering fuel, food, merchandise, and services like car washes and ATMs.

Does SUN pay dividends?

Yes, Sunoco LP pays regular distributions to unitholders as a master limited partnership. The MLP structure is specifically designed to pass through cash flows to investors. Prospective investors should review the current distribution rate and coverage ratio on the company's investor relations page.

When does SUN report earnings?

Sunoco LP reports financial results on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed partnerships. Exact dates vary each quarter. For upcoming reporting dates, check Sunoco LP's investor relations page or your brokerage's earnings calendar.

Is SUN a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SUN as Below Average, driven by Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars. The Growth pillar is rated Good and Valuation is Attractive, which may interest contrarian income investors. The complete pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is SUN overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for SUN is rated Attractive, suggesting the market price reflects a degree of caution about the partnership's fundamentals. This does not guarantee upside — it simply indicates the current price appears undemanding relative to the underlying business profile.

How does SUN compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like HF Sinclair, ARKO, and Ultrapar, Sunoco LP occupies a mid-cap position focused on domestic fuel distribution and limited retail. It lacks the refining integration of HF Sinclair and the aggressive retail acquisition strategy of ARKO, but benefits from an established dealer network and MLP distribution structure.

What is SUN's market cap bracket?

Sunoco LP is classified as a mid-cap partnership. This places it in a range where it carries more liquidity than smaller energy distributors but lacks the scale advantages of large-cap integrated energy companies.

Who founded Sunoco LP?

Sunoco LP was formed in 2012 as a master limited partnership, originally operating as Susser Petroleum Partners LP before rebranding in 2014. The broader Sunoco brand heritage dates to 1886. Sunoco GP LLC serves as the general partner of the partnership today.

Is SUN a long-term quality holding?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates SUN as Below Average. Weak Quality, Moat, and Risk pillar ratings suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages typically associated with high-conviction long-term holdings. The Good Growth and Attractive Valuation ratings offer some offset worth monitoring over time.

What is the main competitive advantage of Sunoco LP?

Sunoco LP's primary advantage lies in its established fuel distribution network and long-term supply relationships with independent dealers. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, reflecting that fuel distribution is a largely commoditized business with limited pricing power or structural barriers to competition.

What sector does SUN belong to?

Sunoco LP operates in the Energy sector, specifically within fuel distribution and convenience retail. As a master limited partnership, it is also commonly evaluated alongside other midstream and downstream energy income vehicles on the [MLP and energy income screener](/sector/energy).

Is SUN a growth stock or value stock?

SUN sits in an unusual position — the Growth pillar is rated Good, suggesting meaningful revenue expansion, while the Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, implying the price does not yet reflect that growth. It does not fit neatly into either category, making the full UQS pillar view especially useful for context.

Sunoco LP has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Sunoco LP demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Sunoco LP maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Sunoco LP appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Sunoco LP operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SUN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Sunoco LP is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Sunoco LP's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Sunoco LP is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.