Why is PBF Up Today?

PBF
$81.53
▲ +5.93% (+$4.84)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM ET (18 min ago)

About PBF ENERGY INC.

PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States. The company owns refineries in Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. The Company o...

Sector: PETROLEUM REFINING
Market Cap: $3.47B
Forward P/E: 21.3
52-Week Range: $25.62 - $82.61
Employees: 3,855

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on PBF, with 87% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
PETROLEUM REFINING sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The PETROLEUM REFINING sector is up 3.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PETROLEUM REFINING sector: +3.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most PETROLEUM REFINING stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

PBF is significantly outperforming the market (+5.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
PBF
This Stock
+5.93%
vs S&P 500: +5.75%
vs Nasdaq: +5.62%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, PBF is expected to trade between:
$79.89 - $83.97

Key Level to Watch

$85.60 resistance
Watch for continuation above $81.53

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for PBF's 6% move

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:31 PM (18 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.14
Put/Call Ratio
73.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 13,845
Put Volume: 1,877
Total: 15,722
Unusual Activity: $85 CALL (1,913 vol) $85 CALL (1,909 vol)

Historical Context

PBF has moved more than 3.0% up on 56 occasions in the past year.

53.6%
Continuation Rate
30/56 times continued up
+0.7%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 15, 2026 (6.1%) → Next day: +1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PBF stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on PBF, with 87% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is PBF stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, PBF shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the PBF stock price target?

PBF is currently trading at $81.53. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $79.89 - $83.97. See long-term price prediction →

Will PBF stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that PBF's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $85.60 (resistance).

Is PBF stock oversold or overbought?

PBF's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 65.8. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for PBF stock?

PBF's 10-day momentum indicator is at 5.18. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is PBF outperforming or underperforming the market?

PBF (+5.93%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+5.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for PBF?

PBF's MACD (1.74) is currently above the signal line (1.5), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.1) is weak.

Is PBF in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, PBF is in a bullish trend. The price ($81.53) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($75.13) and 50-day SMA ($71.3). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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