FY2025 EPS Estimates for PBF Energy Lifted by Zacks Research

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2025 earnings estimates for PBF Energy in a research note issued on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the oil and gas company will post earnings per share of ($5.54) for the year, up from their previous estimate of ($6.09). The consensus estimate for PBF Energy’s current full-year earnings is ($1.12) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PBF Energy’s Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.90) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.39) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.07 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.11 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.16) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.37) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at ($0.05) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.06) EPS.

A number of other analysts have also commented on PBF. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on PBF Energy from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Piper Sandler upped their price target on PBF Energy from $29.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Tudor Pickering cut shares of PBF Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, September 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of PBF Energy in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Cowen reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of PBF Energy in a research note on Friday, October 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PBF Energy presently has an average rating of “Strong Sell” and an average target price of $28.92.

PBF Energy Stock Performance

Shares of PBF stock opened at $39.40 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $4.56 billion, a PE ratio of -8.47 and a beta of 0.79. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $32.29 and its 200-day moving average price is $26.30. PBF Energy has a 12 month low of $13.61 and a 12 month high of $41.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The oil and gas company reported ($0.52) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.69) by $0.17. PBF Energy had a negative net margin of 1.78% and a negative return on equity of 15.88%. The firm had revenue of $7.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.47 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted ($1.50) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

PBF Energy Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 14th will be given a dividend of $0.275 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 14th. This represents a $1.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. PBF Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -23.66%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Thomas J. Nimbley sold 250,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.51, for a total transaction of $8,627,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 790,716 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,287,609.16. This represents a 24.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CAO Steven John Andriola sold 1,048 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.39, for a total value of $36,040.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 20,974 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $721,295.86. The trade was a 4.76% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 507,045 shares of company stock valued at $18,193,421 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 6.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of PBF Energy

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Teacher Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in shares of PBF Energy during the first quarter valued at $242,000. CWM LLC increased its stake in shares of PBF Energy by 290.9% during the first quarter. CWM LLC now owns 5,414 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $103,000 after purchasing an additional 4,029 shares in the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC raised its holdings in shares of PBF Energy by 34.9% during the first quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 8,208 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $157,000 after acquiring an additional 2,124 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in PBF Energy by 163.6% in the 1st quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 125,435 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,395,000 after purchasing an additional 77,858 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Verdence Capital Advisors LLC boosted its position in PBF Energy by 10.1% during the first quarter. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC now owns 13,840 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $264,000 after acquiring an additional 1,269 shares during the last quarter. 96.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

PBF Energy Company Profile

PBF Energy Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in refining and supplying petroleum products. The company operates in two segments, Refining and Logistics. It produces gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, heating oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, petrochemicals, and asphalt, as well as unbranded transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, blending components, and other petroleum products from crude oil.