Zacks Research Cuts Earnings Estimates for Pembina Pipeline

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Pembina Pipeline in a report released on Friday, December 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the pipeline company will earn $1.87 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $1.88. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Pembina Pipeline’s current full-year earnings is $2.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Pembina Pipeline’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.51 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.50 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.54 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.37 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $0.30 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also commented on PBA. TD Securities reduced their price objective on shares of Pembina Pipeline from $65.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Pembina Pipeline in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Pembina Pipeline in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.00.

Pembina Pipeline Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of PBA stock opened at $37.94 on Monday. Pembina Pipeline has a fifty-two week low of $34.13 and a fifty-two week high of $42.40. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $38.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $38.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a current ratio of 0.53. The company has a market cap of $22.05 billion, a PE ratio of 18.97 and a beta of 0.63.

Pembina Pipeline (NYSE:PBA) (TSE:PPL) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The pipeline company reported $0.31 earnings per share 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 firm had revenue of $911.47 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.42 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.60 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Pembina Pipeline

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PBA. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Pembina Pipeline in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. boosted its position 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 worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 404 shares in the last quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Pembina Pipeline by 441.2% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 920 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Pembina Pipeline in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 55.37% of the company’s stock.

Pembina Pipeline Announces Dividend

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

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.