Phillips 66 Shares Climb 1.15% on Strong ESG Profile as $210M Volume Ranks 480th in Market Activity

Phillips 66 (PSX) rose 1.15% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.21 billion, ranking 480th in market activity for the day. The stock's performance was influenced by its recognition as a top socially responsible dividend stock, highlighting its 3.9% yield and alignment with environmental and social governance criteria.

The company was recently named a top ESG investment by Dividend Channel, emphasizing its strong dividend history and inclusion in the iShares USA ESG Select ETF. Phillips 66's annualized dividend of $4.80 per share, paid quarterly, has shown consistency, with its most recent ex-dividend date on August 19, 2025. The stock operates in the oil and gas refining sector, competing with peers like Chevron and Suncor Energy.

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