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

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$12.32 +0.38 (+3.14%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
8

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for PBR.

Consensus Price Target

$16.78
36.17% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, the average price target is $16.78. The highest price target for PBR is $20.00, while the lowest price target for PBR is $14.40. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.17% from the current price of $12.33.
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PBR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/23/24 to 8/23/25
1 Month Ago
7/24/24 to 7/24/25
3 Months Ago
5/25/24 to 5/25/25
1 Year Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$16.78$17.40$17.47$17.34
Forecasted Upside36.17% Upside37.39% Upside47.44% Upside20.44% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

PBR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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PBR Price Targets by Month

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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras Stock vs. The Competition

TypePetroleo Brasileiro S.A.- PetrobrasEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.11
2.64
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside36.17% Upside52.09% Upside9.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/22/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Luiz Carvalho
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.80 ➝ $14.40+17.59%
8/20/2025Zacks Research
0 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/9/2025Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
5/15/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Alejandro Demichelis
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$15.30+26.24%
3/5/2025Hsbc Global Res
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L. Yang
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/5/2025HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$15.00+15.70%
11/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.40 ➝ $17.00+24.09%
9/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$16.50 ➝ $19.00+28.03%
8/26/2024Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$18.00 ➝ $20.00+38.89%
9/8/2023Bradesco Corretora
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$15.00+1.35%

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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 Tuesday, August 19, 2025. 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 $15.73, which is near its twelve-month high, indicating strong market performance.
  • The company recently increased its dividend to $0.2806 per share, reflecting a robust dividend yield of 17.6%, which can provide a significant return for income-focused investors.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has a solid market capitalization of approximately $82.26 billion, suggesting a stable and established presence in the oil and gas industry.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with a target price of $17.40, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company reported a strong return on equity of 34.11%, showcasing effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for financially sound companies.

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 relatively high dividend payout ratio of 73.88%, which may raise concerns about sustainability if earnings fluctuate.
  • Recent earnings reports showed that the company missed analysts' consensus estimates, which could indicate potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.85, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
  • With a current ratio of 0.72, the company may face liquidity issues, indicating that it might struggle to cover short-term liabilities.
  • Despite recent upgrades from analysts, there are mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading the stock, which could create uncertainty for potential investors.

PBR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras is $16.78, with a high forecast of $20.00 and a low forecast of $14.40.

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PBR shares.

According to analysts, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras's stock has a predicted upside of 36.17% 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 Bank of America, UBS Group, 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 Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PBR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PBR) was last updated on 8/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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