FrançaisAre analysts right about PBF Energy (PBF)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For PBF Energy, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return -24% (122 calls). At 3 months: -7% average return (33% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 18 | 28% | -38% |
| Barclays | 14 | 29% | -37% |
| JP Morgan | 14 | 36% | +2% |
| Piper Sandler | 14 | 43% | -13% |
| Credit Suisse | 10 | 10% | -65% |
Valuation
Is PBF Energy overvalued, and is it a good time to buy PBF Energy right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: PBF Energy's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | PBF Energy | Sector median (Energy) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 6.1 | 17.2 |
| Forward P/E | 7.1 | 11.9 |
| Net margin | 4% | 14% |
👉 PBF Energy trades below its sector median (6.1 vs 17.2) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : PBF Energy pays about $1.10/share/yr → 2.29% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is PBF Energy a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on PBF Energy (PBF) is "Hold" (5 bullish, 10 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is PBF Energy's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $65.00 (-5% vs $68.59), ranging from $34.00 to $84.00 (9 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on PBF Energy?
Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on PBF Energy were profitable, for an average return of -24% (across 122 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the PBF Energy stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $65.00 within 12 months, i.e. -5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $84.00, the most cautious $34.00.
What is the PBF Energy stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $65.00, -5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is PBF Energy overvalued?
Its P/E is 6.1, forward P/E 7.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.