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Petrobras

12.01 USD
-0.29
2.36%
At close Jul 18, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
12.03
+0.02
0.17%
1 day
-2.36%
5 days
-5.80%
1 month
-7.62%
3 months
4.34%
6 months
-13.03%
Year to date
-9.29%
1 year
-19.67%
5 years
36.17%
10 years
60.35%
 

About: Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2024 was 2.7 million barrels of oil equivalent a day (80% oil production), and reserves stood at 10.9 billion boe (85% oil). At end-2023, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with capacity of 1.8 million barrels a day and distributes refined products and natural gas throughout Brazil.

Employees: 41,778

0
Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

40% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q4 2024] → 14 (+4) [Q1 2025]

26% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 182 | Existing positions reduced: 144

22% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.96B [Q4 2024] → $10.9B (+$1.97B) [Q1 2025]

0.04% less ownership

Funds ownership: 9.35% [Q4 2024] → 9.31% (-0.04%) [Q1 2025]

5% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 61

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 478 [Q4 2024] → 466 (-12) [Q1 2025]

18% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $542M | Put options by funds: $658M

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$15.30
27%
upside
Avg. target
$15.30
27%
upside
High target
$15.30
27%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Alejandro Demichelis
27%upside
$15.30
Buy
Upgraded
15 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 24 articles about PBR published over the past 30 days

Negative
Reuters
1 day ago
Shares of Vibra down on report Petrobras eyeing fuel retailing
Shares of Brazilian fuel distributor Vibra Energia fell on Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that state-run oil firm Petrobras was eyeing a return to fuel retailing and its board would discuss the topic this week.
Shares of Vibra down on report Petrobras eyeing fuel retailing
Neutral
Reuters
1 day ago
Exclusive: Petrobras may redirect oil to Asia due to US tariff on Brazil, CEO says
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras may redirect the oil it sells to the United States, sending more to Asia and Pacific markets due to higher tariffs the U.S. announced on Brazil, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday.
Exclusive: Petrobras may redirect oil to Asia due to US tariff on Brazil, CEO says
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Petrobras Plans Retail Fuel Comeback to Fight Pump Price Hikes
PBR plans to rejoin Brazil's fuel retail sector to address inflated pump prices and regain state control over the fuel distribution chain.
Petrobras Plans Retail Fuel Comeback to Fight Pump Price Hikes
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Petrobras Launches Tender for 11 Offshore Support Vessels
PBR invites bids for 11 walk-to-work vessels to boost offshore operations, signaling long-term investment in Brazil's energy infrastructure.
Petrobras Launches Tender for 11 Offshore Support Vessels
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
Brazil's Petrobras names new head of energy transition and sustainability
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras elected Angelica Laureano as its new head of energy transition and sustainability, the firm said on Friday.
Brazil's Petrobras names new head of energy transition and sustainability
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Petrobras and Solstad Ink $84 Million Offshore Vessel Agreement
PBR inks $84 million deal with Solstad Offshore to secure the Normand Turquesa AHTS vessel through 2030 for deepwater support.
Petrobras and Solstad Ink $84 Million Offshore Vessel Agreement
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Petrobras (PBR) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, Petrobras (PBR) closed at $13.13, marking a +2.34% move from the previous day.
Petrobras (PBR) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Petrobras: Deeply Discounted Dividend Story - Maintain Buy Despite New Normal
PBR's state-run status has triggered its deeply discounted valuations - a critical factor that is further supported by the rich spreads against the low break-even point. These reasons are why the contested stock remains a compelling dividend story, especially since it offers double-digits yields and generous payouts. Thanks to the normalization in crude oil spot prices, the PBR management will also be revising its 5Y capex plans downwards, with it implying further Free Cash Flow tailwinds.
Petrobras: Deeply Discounted Dividend Story - Maintain Buy Despite New Normal
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
Petrobras weighs options for Polo Bahia onshore fields, including sale, says CEO
Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is weighing options for its Polo Bahia onshore oil fields, including a potential sale, Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said on Saturday, adding that any decision will prioritize returns and shareholder interests.
Petrobras weighs options for Polo Bahia onshore fields, including sale, says CEO
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Petrobras Bets Big on Rio's Refining Commitment With Major Projects
PBR announces R$33 billion in investments to boost refining, biofuels and petrochemical output in Rio de Janeiro, driving Brazil's energy security and decarbonization.
Petrobras Bets Big on Rio's Refining Commitment With Major Projects
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