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Petrobras

12.70 USD
+0.30
2.42%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
12.72
+0.02
0.16%
1 day
2.42%
5 days
14.72%
1 month
4.18%
3 months
-0.24%
6 months
-6.69%
Year to date
-4.08%
1 year
-7.97%
5 years
51.55%
10 years
39.56%
 

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 7,296 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
20%
upside
Avg. target
$15.30
20%
upside
High target
$15.30
20%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Jefferies
Alejandro Demichelis
20%upside
$15.30
Buy
Upgraded
15 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 28 articles about PBR published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Petrobras: A Value Opportunity
Petrobras offers strong profitability and attractive valuation metrics, trading at a significant discount to peers despite robust margins and earnings yield over 12%. Political risk in Brazil, particularly from the current government, is the main reason for Petrobras' low valuation, but upcoming elections could unlock higher valuations. Brazil's economic fundamentals remain solid, with low unemployment and stable GDP growth.
Petrobras: A Value Opportunity
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Petrobras Expands Energy Output With High-Tech FPSO Solutions
PBR partners with ABB and Seatrium to launch all-electric FPSOs, P-84 and P-85, redefining offshore oil production in Brazil.
Petrobras Expands Energy Output With High-Tech FPSO Solutions
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Petrobras Launches Tenders for Offshore Wind Energy Project in Brazil
PBR issues tenders for geophysical and geotechnical surveys to assess offshore wind feasibility, marking a key step in Brazil's clean energy shift.
Petrobras Launches Tenders for Offshore Wind Energy Project in Brazil
Positive
Invezz
4 days ago
Petrobras stock price forms rare pattern pointing to a surge
Petrobras stock has moved sideways this year as crude oil price has moved downwards. It was trading at $11.60 on Tuesday, down by 21% from its highest point in 2024.
Petrobras stock price forms rare pattern pointing to a surge
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Petrobras Targets Africa as Key Region for International Growth
PBR targets Africa's offshore riches, leveraging Brazil's geological twin basins and bold partnerships to fuel global growth.
Petrobras Targets Africa as Key Region for International Growth
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Petrobras: A Bargain During Hard Times For Oil
Petrobras offers high dividend yields and trades at low valuations, making it an attractive buy for investors seeking non-American oil exposure. Political risks in Brazil have subsided, and government backing provides stability, though oil price volatility remains a key concern. Petrobras boasts strong profitability and operational efficiency, especially in offshore production, despite a weaker balance sheet than peers.
Petrobras: A Bargain During Hard Times For Oil
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Dividend Stocks to Thrive in 2025 Amid Energy Market Volatility
APA, PBR and PR stand out in a volatile oil market, backed by strong dividends and robust cash flow strategies.
3 Dividend Stocks to Thrive in 2025 Amid Energy Market Volatility
Positive
Reuters
1 week ago
Exclusive: Petrobras aims to make Africa its main exploratory region outside Brazil
Petrobras aims to make Africa its main region of development outside Brazil, the state-run oil firm's CEO said on Thursday, adding that Ivory Coast has extended the "red carpet" for them to explore in deep and ultra-deep waters off its coast.
Exclusive: Petrobras aims to make Africa its main exploratory region outside Brazil
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Petrobras' Recent Weakness Means Opportunity
Strong production growth, robust free cash flow, and double-digit dividend yields highlight Petrobras' operational and financial strength. Aggressive reinvestment in FPSOs and low-cost production support future growth, while manageable debt levels enable continued shareholder returns. Key risks include volatile oil prices and ongoing governance concerns due to Brazilian government influence, but overall value remains attractive.
Petrobras' Recent Weakness Means Opportunity
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Petrobras Announces Gasoline Price Cut for Distributors
PBR announces it will cut gasoline prices by 0.17 reais to 2.85 reais/liter, effective Tuesday, following rising demand and a shift in pricing policy.
Petrobras Announces Gasoline Price Cut for Distributors
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