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Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: PAA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
16 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $20.97
1 Year Target Price $20.97
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.97% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.58B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.52 | 1Y Target Price 20.97 |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.52 | 1Y Target Price 20.97 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 16 | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 14.93 - 19.90 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.93 - 19.90 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.28% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.65 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-08 | When - | Estimate 0.34 | Actual 0.36 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.64% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.7% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.15% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.52 | Forward PE 10.08 | Enterprise Value 20992116646 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26 |
Enterprise Value 20992116646 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.71 | Shares Outstanding 703304000 | Shares Floating 462781362 |
Shares Outstanding 703304000 | Shares Floating 462781362 | ||
Percent Insiders 34.14 | Percent Institutions 40.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Plains All American Pipeline LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Plains All American Pipeline LP was founded in 1998. It grew through acquisitions and organic expansion, becoming a major player in North American midstream energy infrastructure.
Core Business Areas
- Crude Oil Segment: This segment involves the transportation, storage, and gathering of crude oil and NGL in the United States and Canada.
- NGL Segment: The NGL segment focuses on the transportation, storage, fractionation, and marketing of natural gas liquids.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Willie Chiang (Chairman and CEO). It operates as a master limited partnership (MLP).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil Transportation: Transporting crude oil through pipelines. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but Plains is one of the largest transporters in North America. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners, Magellan Midstream Partners and Energy Transfer.
- NGL Transportation: Transporting NGLs through pipelines. Similar to crude oil, Plains is a major player, but exact market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners, ONEOK and Energy Transfer.
- Crude Oil Storage: Providing storage services for crude oil. Key competitors include Energy Transfer and Magellan Midstream Partners.
- NGL Storage: Providing storage services for NGLs.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy industry is influenced by crude oil and natural gas production levels, regulatory changes, infrastructure investments, and global energy demand.
Positioning
Plains All American Pipeline LP is a major midstream energy infrastructure provider in North America. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive pipeline network and storage capacity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for midstream oil and gas infrastructure is substantial, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Plains is well-positioned to capture a significant portion due to its assets in key production regions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive pipeline network
- Strategic asset locations
- Strong relationships with producers
- Diversified service offerings
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- High debt levels
- Regulatory risks
- Environmental liabilities
- MLP structure complexity
Opportunities
- Expansion of pipeline infrastructure
- Increased demand for NGLs
- Acquisitions of complementary assets
- Growth in shale production
- Development of new storage facilities
Threats
- Declining crude oil and natural gas production
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Competition from other midstream companies
- Cybersecurity threats
- Shifting energy policies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EPD
- ET
- MPLX
- OKE
Competitive Landscape
Plains competes with other midstream companies based on pipeline network reach, storage capacity, service offerings, and price. It faces intense competition in key production regions.
Major Acquisitions
BridgeTex Pipeline Company
- Year: 2012
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1075
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded PAA's crude oil transportation capabilities from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Plains All American Pipeline LP has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion of its pipeline network.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increased oil and gas production in key basins and investments in infrastructure projects. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include optimizing existing pipeline assets, expanding into new markets, and investing in renewable energy projects.
Summary
Plains All American Pipeline LP is a key midstream energy player with a large pipeline network. Its performance is tied to oil and gas production, facing challenges from commodity price volatility and regulatory pressures. Growth opportunities exist through infrastructure expansion and strategic acquisitions. Management of debt and adaption to the energy transition are areas to watch.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Plains All American Pipeline LP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-11-17 | President, CEO & Chairman of Plains All American GP LLC Mr. Wilfred C.W. Chiang | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.plains.com |
Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.plains.com | ||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., through its subsidiaries, engages in the pipeline transportation, terminaling, storage, and gathering of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Crude Oil and NGL. The Crude Oil segment offers gathering and transporting crude oil through pipelines, trucks, and on barges or railcars. This segment provides terminaling, storage, and other related services, as well as merchant activities. The NGL segment is involved in natural gas processing and NGL fractionation, storage, transportation, and terminaling. This segment also includes ethane, propane, normal butane, iso-butane, and natural gasoline derived from natural gas production and processing activities, as well as crude oil refining processes. Its NGL components are used for various applications, such as heating, engine, and industrial fuels. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Plains GP Holdings, L.P.
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