Should I buy Permian Resources (PR) 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 $29 (+20 %), call made on September 15, 2026, maturing on September 15, 2027 (29 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Permian Resources
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | 50 % | +21.6 % | 12 | $27 +11% |
| UBS | 40 % | +20.9 % | 5 | $29 +20% |
| Piper Sandler | 67 % | +18.1 % | 15 | $27 +11% |
| Citigroup | 57 % | +16.1 % | 7 | $28 +15% |
| Truist Securities | 58 % | +11.9 % | 19 | $28 +15% |
| Wells Fargo | 50 % | +5.6 % | 6 | $27 +11% |
| Mizuho | 38 % | -0.3 % | 8 | $27 +11% |
| JP Morgan | 60 % | +27.3 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 12 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $27, i.e. +11% from the current price ($24).
- Pays a dividend (3.5% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on PR, Susquehanna (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $18 (call made on January 26, 2026, maturing on January 26, 2027) (-26%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- 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.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on PR
Median target $27 (+11%) · 12 ratings · Buy 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 Permian Resources now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $27 (+11%), and Susquehanna (most reliable on PR, 100%) targets $18. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Permian Resources?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($27) is still +11% above the current price ($24) (most reliable on PR: Susquehanna, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Permian Resources still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($24) and its estimated value: analysts target $27 on median (+11%), with 100% buys (most reliable on PR: Susquehanna, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PR and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PR?
Even the most reliable firm on PR, Susquehanna (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), only targets $18 (call made on January 26, 2026, maturing on January 26, 2027) (-26%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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