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

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$20.80 -0.15 (-0.69%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$20.80 +0.00 (+0.01%)
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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 7 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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for PBR.

Consensus Price Target

$19.48
-6.32% Downside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, the average price target is $19.48. 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 -6.32% from the current price of $20.80.
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
9/20/25 to 9/20/26
1 Month Ago
8/21/25 to 8/21/26
3 Months Ago
6/22/25 to 6/22/26
1 Year Ago
9/20/24 to 9/20/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$19.48$19.28$19.28$16.14
Forecasted Upside-6.32% Downside0.78% Upside13.58% Upside27.69% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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
2.71
2.45
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.32% Downside34.39% Upside18.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$23.00 ➝ $24.00+18.72%
8/31/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
8/7/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
4/17/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$18.70 ➝ $24.80+15.81%
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%

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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 Thursday, September 17, 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:

  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras recently secured a 20-year long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement with Sempra Infrastructure, which locks in a steady revenue stream of approximately 0.8 million tonnes per annum from the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project in Texas, providing significant long-term financial stability and diversification into the North American energy market.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent earnings report on August 6, 2026, where it reported an actual earnings per share of 1.72, significantly beating the consensus estimate of 1.40, and generated actual revenue of 33,607 million, exceeding the consensus revenue forecast of 31,455.3 million, indicating robust operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras currently trades at a stock price of $20.94, which is supported by a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.29, suggesting that the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings potential and offers a compelling entry point for value-oriented investors seeking exposure to the energy sector.
  • The company received regulatory approval to drill three additional wells in the Foz do Amazonas region, which advances the Morpho appraisal and provides new insights into its offshore resource potential, signaling continued growth in its exploration and production capabilities and reinforcing its position as a leader in deepwater oil and gas development.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a low beta of 0.32, which indicates that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, making it a potentially stable investment for investors looking to reduce portfolio risk while still gaining exposure to the oil and gas industry.

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:

  • A fresh rally in international diesel prices has widened the gap between international prices and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras's domestic pricing to record levels, prompting independent importers to delay purchases and creating a risk that the company may face increased pressure to subsidize domestic fuel prices, which could impact its margins and profitability.
  • The company has a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.58, both of which are below 1.0, indicating that Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras may have difficulty meeting its short-term financial obligations with its current assets, which could be a concern for investors focused on liquidity and financial stability.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, which, while not excessively high, still represents a significant level of leverage that could limit the company's financial flexibility and increase its vulnerability to economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • The company's CEO, Pedro Parente, has an approval rating of only 0.42 out of 1.0, which suggests that there may be concerns about the company's leadership and strategic direction, potentially impacting investor confidence and the company's ability to execute on its growth plans.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is a state-controlled company, which means that its operations and pricing decisions may be influenced by political and government policies, such as the recent diesel price hikes and subsidies, which could create uncertainty and limit the company's ability to maximize shareholder value.

PBR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is $19.48, with a high forecast of $24.80 and a low forecast of $14.60.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PBR shares.

According to analysts, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras's stock has a predicted downside of -6.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PBR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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