Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) Cut to “Strong Sell” at Zacks Research

Zacks Research downgraded shares of Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a research report sent to investors 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.

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

Pembina Pipeline Trading Up 0.2%

NYSE PBA opened at $37.94 on Wednesday. Pembina Pipeline has a 12-month low of $34.13 and a 12-month high of $42.40. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $38.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $38.02. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The stock has a market cap of $22.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.97 and a beta of 0.63.

Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The pipeline company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by ($0.14). The company had revenue of $911.47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.42 billion. Pembina Pipeline had a net margin of 22.17% and a return on equity of 11.59%. Pembina Pipeline’s quarterly revenue was down 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.60 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Pembina Pipeline will post 2.15 earnings per share for the current year.

Pembina Pipeline Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.71 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 15th. This represents a $2.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. Pembina Pipeline’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 101.50%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Pembina Pipeline

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Pembina Pipeline in the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Pembina Pipeline by 100.0% during the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 808 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 404 shares in the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Pembina Pipeline by 441.2% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 920 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 750 shares during the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Pembina Pipeline in the third quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Pembina Pipeline by 32.4% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,059 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. 55.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Pembina Pipeline News Roundup

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.