Should I buy PBF Energy (PBF) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 56% of its targets hit on this sector (55 calls tested). It aims for $84 (-7.9 %), call made on August 5, 2026, maturing on August 5, 2027 (70 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on PBF Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 57 % | +14.3 % | 7 | $91 +0% |
| JP Morgan | 50 % | +2.2 % | 14 | $53 -42% |
| Goldman Sachs | 33 % | -6.8 % | 6 | $91 +0% |
| Piper Sandler | 53 % | -22.9 % | 15 | $42 -54% |
| Morgan Stanley | 33 % | -28.3 % | 9 | $76 -17% |
| Wells Fargo | 39 % | -37.8 % | 18 | $24 -74% |
| B of A Securities | 43 % | -43.3 % | 7 | $21 -77% |
| Mizuho | 38 % | -54.2 % | 8 | $89 -2% |
✅ 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, UBS (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $84 (call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027) (-8%) in its most recent call, and $42 (call made on November 3, 2025, maturing on November 3, 2026) (-54%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 8 ratings, 6 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -12% 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 $80 (-12%) · 8 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: 13% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $80 (-12%), and UBS (most reliable on PBF, 100%) targets $84. 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 ($80) sits just -12% from the price ($91) (most reliable on PBF: UBS, 100%). 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 ($91) and its estimated value: analysts target $80 on median (-12%), with 13% buys (most reliable on PBF: UBS, 100%). 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, UBS (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $84 (call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027) (-8%) in its most recent call, and $42 (call made on November 3, 2025, maturing on November 3, 2026) (-54%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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