PAA Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PAA - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
$22.48
0.59 (2.70%)
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5d:
+1.77%
30d:
+4.27%
90d:
+13.65%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 08, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PAA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: PAA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$28.80
Based on 5.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$17.88
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PAA is currently trading at $22.48, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $21.38 to $22.39. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.9) is in line with its historical norms (11.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PAA is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $22.85. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PAA is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $22.85. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$21.38 -
$22.39
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
49.5%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($22.72)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.4% growth with 8.7% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$21.38 -
$22.39
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$21.48
Resistance Level
$22.85
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.95
Wall Street Target
$22.72
(+1.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-70.9%
Profit Margin
2.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.4% premium
PE vs Historical
12.0 vs 11.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$22.57
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$22.66
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$22.75
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$22.47
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 6.7%)
$50.44
(+124%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.9, Growth: 6.7%)
$27.34
(+22%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.2, Growth: 6.7%)
$23.24
(+3%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.05 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.11
Bull Case
$41.50
(+85%)
Analyst growth 69.5%, PE expands to 22.1
Base Case
$37.73
(+68%)
Market implied 69.5%, PE stable at 20.1
Bear Case
$15.14
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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