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Pembina Pipeline (PPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$60.11 +0.74 (+1.25%)
(As of 12:31 PM ET)

Pembina Pipeline - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
7

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pembina Pipeline in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for PPL.

Consensus Price Target

C$58.86
-2.08% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pembina Pipeline, the average price target is C$58.86. The highest price target for PPL is C$65.00, while the lowest price target for PPL is C$56.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.08% from the current price of C$60.11.
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PPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetC$58.86C$58.29C$56.38C$50.00
Forecasted Upside-2.08% Downside-1.88% Downside4.80% Upside11.56% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

PPL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PPL Price Targets by Month

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Pembina Pipeline Stock vs. The Competition

TypePembina PipelineEnergy Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.82
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/13/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$61.00 ➝ C$63.00+8.53%
10/11/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Set TargetOutperformC$63.00+6.98%
10/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperformC$60.00 ➝ C$65.00+13.50%
10/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetHoldC$60.00 ➝ C$62.00+8.26%
9/11/2024UBS Group
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M. Gupta
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UpgradeHold
9/5/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$56.00 ➝ C$58.00+5.44%
8/28/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetC$53.00 ➝ C$56.00+4.85%
8/23/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$53.00 ➝ C$57.00+5.91%
7/29/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuyC$56.00 ➝ C$58.00+10.25%
7/24/2024ATB Capital
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 Boost TargetC$56.00 ➝ C$58.00+9.56%
7/15/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetC$59.00 ➝ C$60.00+16.32%
7/5/2024Tudor Pickering & Holt
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 Boost TargetC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+9.78%
5/19/2024Scotiabank
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R. Hope
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Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Sector PerformC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+11.33%
5/14/2024TD Securities
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 Boost TargetBuyC$53.00 ➝ C$56.00+11.18%
4/19/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuyC$55.00 ➝ C$56.00+16.40%
8/16/2023CSFB
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 Lower TargetC$52.00 ➝ C$51.00+24.79%
4/20/2023Barclays
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 Lower TargetC$52.00 ➝ C$49.00+10.88%
3/29/2023Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Lower TargetC$55.00 ➝ C$53.00+22.94%
12/9/2022Credit Suisse Group
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 DowngradeNeutralC$52.00+12.14%

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Should I Buy Pembina Pipeline Stock? PPL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Pembina Pipeline pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pembina Pipeline
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Pembina Pipeline Co.:

  • Pembina Pipeline Co. has a consistent track record of paying dividends, offering investors a reliable income stream. As of the ex-dividend date on September 16th, the company's annualized dividend yield was 4.96%, providing an attractive return for income-focused investors.
  • The company's stock price has been showing positive momentum, trading at C$55.69 on October 10th, which is higher than its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages. This upward trend may indicate growing investor confidence in Pembina Pipeline Co.'s future prospects.
  • Analysts have set a 12-month price target of C$56.77 for Pembina Pipeline Co., suggesting potential upside from the current stock price. This target reflects positive sentiment from analysts regarding the company's valuation and growth potential.
  • Pembina Pipeline Co. operates in the energy transportation and midstream services sector, providing essential services for the energy industry. This sector can offer stability and long-term growth opportunities, especially with increasing energy demand globally.
  • The company's strong net margin of 20.60% and return on equity of 11.89% indicate efficient operations and effective utilization of shareholder equity, which can be appealing to investors seeking financially sound companies.

Pembina Pipeline
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Pembina Pipeline Co. for these reasons:

  • Pembina Pipeline Co. recently reported earnings per share below analysts' consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations. This could lead to short-term volatility in the company's stock price as investors react to the earnings miss.
  • The company's revenue for the quarter was lower than the consensus estimate, suggesting possible revenue growth concerns. Revenue performance is a key indicator of a company's financial health and growth prospects, which could impact investor sentiment.
  • Insider selling activity by senior officers, such as J. Scott Burrows and Jaret Sprott, may raise concerns among investors about management's confidence in the company's future performance. Significant insider selling could signal potential internal concerns or lack of growth opportunities.
  • Pembina Pipeline Co.'s payout ratio of 84.66% indicates that a significant portion of the company's earnings is being distributed as dividends. While dividends are attractive, a high payout ratio may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or withstand economic downturns.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 77.50 is relatively high, which could pose risks in terms of financial leverage and interest rate sensitivity. High debt levels may increase the company's vulnerability to economic downturns or changes in borrowing costs.

PPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pembina Pipeline is C$58.86, with a high forecast of C$65.00 and a low forecast of C$56.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pembina Pipeline in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPL shares.

According to analysts, Pembina Pipeline's stock has a predicted downside of -2.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Pembina Pipeline's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Pembina Pipeline has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., National Bankshares, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Pembina Pipeline less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Pembina Pipeline is 2.58 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how PPL compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:PPL) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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