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In a recent transaction, Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a significant shareholder in PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF), acquired a substantial number of shares in the company. The transactions, which took place on March 25 and 26, involved the purchase of 165,000 Class A Common Shares. The timing is notable as PBF’s stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $18.97, having declined over 64% in the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels.
The shares were bought at an average price of $19.5645 on March 25, and $19.3095 on March 26, with prices ranging from $19.3808 to $19.75 on the first day, and $19.20 to $19.40 on the second day. The total value of these transactions amounted to approximately $3.2 million. This insider purchase comes as the company operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42 and a market capitalization of $2.25 billion.
Following these acquisitions, Control Empresarial de Capitales now holds 30,514,998 shares of PBF Energy, representing a significant stake in the company. The Slim Family, beneficiaries of a Mexican trust that owns Control Empresarial, may be deemed to indirectly own these shares as well. For deeper insights into PBF Energy’s financial health, valuation metrics, and 14 additional key ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, PBF Energy has announced its intention to offer $750 million in senior notes through its subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC, with the proceeds aimed at reducing debt and supporting general corporate purposes. This comes amid PBF Energy’s plans to restart its Martinez, California refinery in stages, following a fire that halted operations. The refinery is expected to resume partial operations in the second quarter of 2025, with full operations anticipated by the fourth quarter. Insurance is expected to cover most of the repair costs, mitigating the financial impact of the downtime.
UBS has revised its price target for PBF Energy shares to $23 from $26, maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects anticipated increased operating expenses due to downtime at the Martinez facility, with first-quarter 2025 earnings per share estimates adjusted to a loss of $3.36. Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook for PBF Holding Company LLC to negative, citing increased structural gross debt and potential liquidity strains, though it maintains a ’BB’ rating.
JPMorgan has also adjusted its price target for PBF Energy, lowering it to $31 from $35, following a significant drop in share price related to concerns over the Martinez refinery and increased net debt. The company’s focus has shifted towards strengthening its balance sheet, indicating that share buybacks are unlikely in the near term. These developments highlight the challenges and strategic shifts PBF Energy is currently navigating.
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