PAA Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PAA - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
$24.20
-0.37 (-1.51%)
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5d:
-0.37%
30d:
+7.51%
90d:
+8.23%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 07, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PAA shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: PAA shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$33.39
Based on 8.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$20.73
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 $24.20, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $22.48 to $24.49. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 12.5) is in line with its historical norms (11.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PAA is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $24.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PAA has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PAA is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $24.02. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: PAA has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$22.48 -
$24.49
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.8%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($24.35)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.1% growth with 8.7% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$22.48 -
$24.49
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$24.02
Resistance Level
$25.03
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 3, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.52
Wall Street Target
$24.35
(+0.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-70.9%
Profit Margin
2.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.1% premium
PE vs Historical
12.5 vs 11.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$24.71
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$25.23
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$25.76
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→12)
PE COMPRESSION
$24.28
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 11.9%)
$56.09
(+132%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.5, Growth: 11.9%)
$33.87
(+40%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.6, Growth: 11.9%)
$28.79
(+19%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.14 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.11
Bull Case
$47.08
(+95%)
Analyst growth 74.2%, PE expands to 24.4
Base Case
$42.80
(+77%)
Market implied 74.2%, PE stable at 22.1
Bear Case
$16.71
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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