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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (PBR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras logo
$19.83 -0.20 (-1.00%)
As of 12:44 PM Eastern
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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PBR.

Consensus Price Target

$18.35
-7.46% Downside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, the average price target is $18.35. The highest price target for PBR is $24.80, while the lowest price target for PBR is $14.60. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -7.46% from the current price of $19.83.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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PBR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/22/25 to 5/22/26
1 Month Ago
4/22/25 to 4/22/26
3 Months Ago
2/21/25 to 2/21/26
1 Year Ago
5/22/24 to 5/22/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$18.35$18.35$14.98$17.47
Forecasted Upside-7.46% Downside-13.46% Downside-5.25% Downside47.81% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

PBR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PBR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras Stock vs. The Competition

TypePetroleo Brasileiro S.A.- PetrobrasEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.40
2.52
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-8.50% Downside33.50% Upside15.96% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/12/2026 UpgradeHold (C)Buy (B-)
4/17/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Caio Ribeiro
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutralBuy$18.70 ➝ $24.80+15.81%
3/31/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
3/13/2026DowngradeBuyHold$20.30 ➝ $19.00+0.82%
2/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$13.10 ➝ $15.00-5.81%
1/14/2026Boost TargetBuy$14.40 ➝ $14.60+14.73%
3/5/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$15.00+15.70%
9/25/2024 UpgradeNeutralOverweight$16.50 ➝ $19.00+28.03%
8/26/2024 UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$18.00 ➝ $20.00+38.89%

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Should I Buy Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras Stock? PBR 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, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras:

  • The current stock price is around $19.40, which is near its 50-day simple moving average, indicating potential stability in the short term.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a strong return on equity of over 24%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The company recently declared a special dividend of $0.1191, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders, with a relatively low payout ratio of about 10.53%.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $142 billion, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is a significant player in the oil and gas sector, providing a level of stability and investor confidence.
  • The company has a low PE ratio of around 7.25, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras for these reasons:

  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, which indicates a significant level of debt compared to equity, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • With a quick ratio of 0.48, the company may face challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities, suggesting liquidity concerns.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week range between $11.03 and $22.09, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Despite recent earnings, the overall market sentiment towards oil and gas companies can be negative due to environmental concerns and shifts towards renewable energy.
  • The beta of 0.37 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, but this could also mean limited growth potential in a bullish market environment.

PBR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is $18.35, with a high forecast of $24.80 and a low forecast of $14.60.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" PBR shares.

According to analysts, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras's stock has a predicted downside of -7.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Jefferies Financial Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PBR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PBR) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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