Should I buy PBF Energy (PBF) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on PBF Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 57 % | +14.3 % | 7 | $74 +8% |
| JP Morgan | 50 % | +2.2 % | 14 | $53 -23% |
| Goldman Sachs | 33 % | -6.8 % | 6 | $81 +18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 38 % | -10.3 % | 8 | $38 -45% |
| Piper Sandler | 57 % | -13.4 % | 14 | $42 -39% |
| B of A Securities | 50 % | -23.3 % | 6 | $21 -69% |
| Wells Fargo | 39 % | -37.8 % | 18 | $24 -65% |
| Mizuho | 43 % | -40.8 % | 7 | $65 -5% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Pays a dividend (2.3% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on PBF, Wolfe Research (67% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $23 (call made on December 8, 2025, maturing on December 8, 2026) (-66%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 7 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -5% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on PBF
Median target $65 (-5%) · 9 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in PBF Energy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 11% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $65 (-5%), and Wolfe Research (most reliable on PBF, 67%) targets $23. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in PBF Energy?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($65) sits just -5% from the price ($69) (most reliable on PBF: Wolfe Research, 67%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is PBF Energy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($69) and its estimated value: analysts target $65 on median (-5%), with 11% buys (most reliable on PBF: Wolfe Research, 67%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PBF and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PBF?
Even the most reliable firm on PBF, Wolfe Research (67% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $23 (call made on December 8, 2025, maturing on December 8, 2026) (-66%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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