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

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras logo
$21.61 -0.04 (-0.18%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$21.70 +0.09 (+0.41%)
As of 10/2/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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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

$21.16
-2.09% Downside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, the average price target is $21.16. The highest price target for PBR is $24.80, while the lowest price target for PBR is $15.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.09% from the current price of $21.61.
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
10/5/25 to 10/5/26
1 Month Ago
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
3 Months Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26
1 Year Ago
10/5/24 to 10/5/25
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$21.16$19.48$19.28$15.43
Forecasted Upside-2.09% Downside-3.33% Downside15.69% Upside24.45% 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
2.44
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.09% Downside45.76% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/23/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$22.00 ➝ $23.00+10.92%
9/1/2026Boost TargetOverweight$23.00 ➝ $24.00+18.72%
8/31/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
4/17/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$18.70 ➝ $24.80+15.81%
3/13/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$20.30 ➝ $19.00+0.82%
2/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$13.10 ➝ $15.00-5.81%
3/5/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$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 Sunday, October 4, 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:

  • Recent operational successes include the identification of a second oil-bearing interval in the Morpho exploration well offshore Amapá, which adds to an earlier discovery at the same prospect and signals continued resource growth in ultra-deepwater regions.
  • The company is expanding its production capacity with the P-80 platform beginning its journey to the Buzios field, bringing an additional 225,000 barrels of daily oil capacity and advanced technology to one of Brazil's most productive areas.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has secured long-term revenue stability through a 22-year liquefied natural gas sale and purchase agreement with Cheniere Energy, which supports the company's gas and power segment and diversifies its income streams.
  • Analyst sentiment has improved significantly, with Wall Street Zen upgrading the stock to a "Strong-Buy" rating and JPMorgan Chase raising its price target to $24.00, reflecting a consensus "Moderate Buy" recommendation from seven analysts covering the company.
  • The stock currently trades at $21.61, which is near its 52-week high of $22.24, indicating strong momentum and investor confidence in the company's recent performance and strategic initiatives.

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 faces pricing pressure due to elevated international diesel prices, which has led to participation in government fuel subsidy programs, such as the R$12.2 billion in subsidies, potentially impacting margins and cash flow.
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is limiting potential funding for its petrochemical subsidiary Braskem as the company restructures its debt, which may constrain growth opportunities in the petrochemical sector and require careful capital allocation.
  • The stock's beta of 0.29 suggests low volatility relative to the market, but this also means it may underperform in strong bull markets, limiting upside potential for investors seeking high-growth returns.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 31,099,792 as of September 15, 2026, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64 and current ratio of 0.85 suggest moderate leverage and liquidity constraints, which could limit financial flexibility in the face of market downturns or operational challenges.

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 $21.16, with a high forecast of $24.80 and a low forecast of $15.00.

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

According to analysts, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras's stock has a predicted downside of -2.09% 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., UBS 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 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 9/23/2026.
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