Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) Downgraded to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research

Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) was downgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Pembina Pipeline’s Q1 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.68 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.19 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.29 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.36 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on PBA. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Pembina Pipeline in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Pembina Pipeline in a research report on Monday. Finally, TD Securities cut their price target on shares of Pembina Pipeline from $65.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Pembina Pipeline currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.00.

Pembina Pipeline Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of Pembina Pipeline stock opened at $37.94 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $38.15 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $38.02. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.97 and a beta of 0.63. Pembina Pipeline has a 12-month low of $34.13 and a 12-month high of $42.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77.

Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The pipeline company reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.45 by ($0.14). Pembina Pipeline had a return on equity of 11.59% and a net margin of 22.17%.The company had revenue of $911.47 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.42 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.60 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Pembina Pipeline will post 2.15 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Pembina Pipeline during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Pembina Pipeline by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 808 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 404 shares during the period. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Pembina Pipeline by 441.2% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 920 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Pembina Pipeline during the third quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position in Pembina Pipeline by 32.4% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,059 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 259 shares during the period. 55.37% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stores Impacting Pembina Pipeline

Here are the key news stories impacting Pembina Pipeline this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ATB Capital Markets initiated/maintained a Buy on PBA, a clear near‑term catalyst that supports upside interest in the stock. Pembina Pipeline (PBA) Gets a Buy from ATB Capital Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near‑term 2027 quarter forecasts (Q1, Q2, Q3 2027) and nudged FY2027 EPS higher to $2.36, signaling improved medium‑term earnings expectations that investors tend to reward. MarketBeat: Zacks Research estimate updates for PBA
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ reports are mixed across periods — some quarters and FY2027 were raised while others (notably Q4 2026) were trimmed — leaving ambiguity about the timing of earnings recovery and making near‑term guidance less decisive for investors. MarketBeat: Zacks Research estimate updates for PBA
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews highlights Zacks’ downward revisions to 2026 estimates and frames the research as expecting reduced earnings versus prior forecasts — a headline that can cap upside until cadence of cash flow/earnings stabilizes. Zacks Research Expects Reduced Earnings for Pembina Pipeline

Pembina Pipeline Company Profile

Pembina Pipeline Corporation (NYSE: PBA) is a North American energy infrastructure company that develops, owns and operates midstream assets that transport, store and process hydrocarbons. Its core business focuses on the transportation of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and condensate, along with gas processing, fractionation, storage and related marketing services. Pembina serves producers, refiners and other energy companies by providing pipeline capacity, terminal services and midstream solutions that link upstream production to downstream markets and export facilities.

The company’s asset base is concentrated in Western Canada, including major operations in Alberta and British Columbia, and it also has operations and commercial activities that extend into the United States.