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Plains All American

Plains All American provides transportation, storage, processing, fractionation, and marketing services for crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and related products. Plains' assets span the United States and Alberta, Canada, but are heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin.

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Wall Street slumped into negative territory late in the week as renewed fears over inflation and trade tariffs eroded risk appetite. 

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PAA reports Q4 revenue of $12.402 billion, missing consensus. Adjusted EPS beats at 42 cents. Projects FY2025 EBITDA of $2.80B-$2.95B and increased distribution. 

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Wall Street slumped into negative territory late in the week as renewed fears over inflation and trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariffs eroded risk appetite. </a>
The first warning sign came from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey, which revealed an "unusually large" spike in inflation expectations. The one-year inflation outlook surged by a full percentage point to 4.3%, marking its highest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43564020/consumer-sentiment-sinks-economist-flags-unusually-large-rise-in-inflation-perception">level since November 2023. </a>
Investor uncertainty grew following President Donald Trump's announcement that &#8216;reciprocal tariffs&#8217; would take effect next week. Trump is expected to sign new executive orders at 2:00 p.m. Friday.
On the macro front, February&#8217;s jobs report revealed a mixed outcome, with employment growth slowing down more than expected, yet unemployment fell more than expected, and wages surged more than expected.
Market reaction was swift. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.6%, erasing its weekly gains, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.9% by 1:00 p.m. trading in New York. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped into negative territory for the week, putting its three-week winning streak at risk. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 sinking 1.3%. 
Stock-wise, Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) skyrocketed by 9.5%, extending its 8.6% rally from the previous session, after hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman revealed a stake of 30.3 million shares in the ride-hailing giant.
In currency and bond markets, the U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – rallied following the tariff headlines, while Treasury yields climbed higher. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.8%, reflecting renewed pressure on long-duration bonds. 
Gold took a breather, retreating under pressure from a stronger dollar. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) erased early session gains, slipping from an intraday high of $100,000 to $97,500.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,047.11</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,452.38</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,576.82</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.74</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.6% to $602.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 0.7% to $444.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 0.8% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 0.7%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): down 3.78%</li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>): down 8.29%</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>): up 2.86%</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>): up 15.22%</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>): up 14.92%</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): up 7.06%</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>): up 17.09%</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>): up 5.44%</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>): up 1.55%</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>): up 2.12%</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>): down 7.08%</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>): up 5.96%</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>): down 1.53%</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>): down 0.76%</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>): up 1.53%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): down 0.32%</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>): up 18.39%</li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>): down 12.68%</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>): up 23.22%</li>
<li>e.l.f. Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>): down 21.12%</li>
<li>Fortive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>): down 1.64%</li>
<li>Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>): up 0.20%</li>
<li>Avantor Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>): down 9.52%</li>
<li>Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>): down 2.65%</li>
<li>Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NASDAQ">CBOE</a>): up 1.03%</li>
<li>Construction Partners Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>): up 6.75%</li>
<li>Plains GP Holdings LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NYSE">PAGP</a>): down 1.56%</li>
<li>Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>): up 0.31%</li>
<li>Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>): down 28.38%</li>
<li>Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWP#NASDAQ">PWP</a>): down 6.50%</li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>): up 16.75%</li>
<li>Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRLB#NYSE">PRLB</a>): down 1.89%</li>
<li>Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>): down 19.06%</li>
<li>Graham Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHM#NYSE">GHM</a>): down 17.34%</li>
<li>GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>): down 4.70%</li>
<li>Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>): down 25.18%</li>
<li>Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRM#NASDAQ">ITRM</a>): down 5.03%</li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Drops On Tariffs Threat, Dollar Rises, Uber Rockets On Ackman's Tweet: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;revenue of&nbsp;$12.402 billion,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43556573/plains-all-american-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-provides-update-on-efficient" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of&nbsp;$13.742 billion</a>.
Adjusted EPS was 42 cents, flat year-over-year,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> beating the consensus of 40 cents</a>.
The adjusted EBITDA attributable to PAA fell 1% Y/Y to $729 million. The Crude Oil Segment Adjusted EBITDA rose 1% Y/Y to $569 million on higher tariff volumes, escalations, and contributions from acquisitions.
NGL segment Adjusted EBITDA fell&nbsp;9%&nbsp;YoY to&nbsp;$154 million&nbsp;due to lower weighted average frac spreads.
The company ended the year with a 3.0x leverage ratio. PAA&#8217;s operating cash flow for the year was&nbsp;$2.49 billion&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;$2.73 billion. Adjusted free cash flow was&nbsp;$1.25 billion in the year.
2025 Outlook: Plains All American sees adjusted EBITDA attributable to PAA of&nbsp;$2.80 billion &#8211; $2.95 billion, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">adjusted free cash flow of $1.15 billion</a>. This includes a reduction of around $580 million due to previously announced bolt-on transactions completed in the first quarter.
As announced earlier, the company disclosed distribution increase of $0.25 per unit payable February 14, 2025, representing a 20% aggregate increase in the annualized distribution vs.2024 levels, leading to new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42864671" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual distribution of $1.52 per unit.</a>
Plains All American expects the leverage ratio to be at or below the low end of the leverage target range of 3.25x to 3.75x.
The company targets growth capital of around $400 million and maintenance capital of about $240 million, net to PAA.
Willie Chiang, Chairman and CEO of Plains said, &#8220;We remain confident entering 2025, with strong operational momentum and focus on executing our efficient growth strategy. Our strong performance and positive outlook combined with the contribution from recent bolt-on acquisitions continues driving meaningful cash flow and underpins increasing returns to unitholders all while maintaining capital discipline and financial flexibility.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZA#NYSE">AMZA</a>) and&nbsp;Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMLP#NYSE">AMLP</a>).
Price Action: PAA shares are up 0.35% at $20.08 premarket at the last check Friday.
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Plains All American Q4: EPS Beat, Focus On Growth Strategy, Positive Outlook & More

Plains All American Expects FY25 Adj. EBITDA Attributable To PAA Of $2.80B-$2.95B, Adj. FCF Of $1.15B

U.S. stocks could open on a mixed note on Friday after the averages closed at a record high on Thursday. Futures of major indices were down, while the Dow was marginally higher.
Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), and Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) are among the companies that will report their earnings today.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.43%, while the two-year yield was at 4.23%. According to the CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is an 85.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.069%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.033%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.033%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.10%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.006% to $606.28 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.028% to $529.45, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed on a mixed note on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq registering modest gains, while the Dow recorded a marginal decline. Consumer staples, information technology, and financial sectors recorded gains on Thursday, while energy and healthcare stocks closed lower.
On Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter but issued a weak outlook, resulting in a decline of around 4%. Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares dipped around 25% after the company issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.
On the economic front, U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 11,000 from the previous week to 219,000 in the final week of January, higher than market expectations of 213,000.
The U.S. unit labor costs increased 3% in the fourth quarter following a 0.5% gain in the third quarter.&nbsp; The nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased by 1.2% in the fourth quarter compared to a revised gain of 2.3% in the third quarter.
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<tbody>
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.51%</td>
<td>19,791.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
<td>6,083.57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
<td>44,747.63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.39%</td>
<td>2,307.12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts
Sonu Varghese, VP global Macro Strategist at Carson Global, allayed concerns that the U.S. government jobs cut undertaken by Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will hamper the labor market.
"Irrespective of what happens, or does not happen, the turnover in federal government payrolls is going to be tiny compared to what's happening in the overall labor market," he said.
He added that even if the Trump administration laid off everyone except those in Veteran Affairs and crucial defense-related areas, the churn would still be 1.2 million workers – less than an average of 3.4 million workers who quit jobs every month during the fourth quarter.
Upcoming Economic Data
Here's what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
<ul>
<li>The U.S. employment, unemployment, and hourly wages report for January will be out at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 9:25 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>December's wholesale inventory data will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>January's preliminary consumer sentiment data will be out at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>December's consumer credit will be released at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell over 3% in pre-market amid mixed earnings and Amazon Web Services missing analyst estimates.</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) shares ripped over 22% as its earnings beat analyst estimates and bright growth outlook.</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) shares surged over 16% after the company swung back to profitability and posted a revenue surge.</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) shares gained nearly 6% as Goldman Sachs analysts raised the price target for the stock after the company posted healthy revenue growth and delivered a positive outlook.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.76% to hover around $71.14 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.34% to $2,866.30 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.08% at 107.77 level.
Asian markets were trading mixed on Friday. China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng index advanced, while Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi declined. European markets were also mixed.
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Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.40 by 5 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $12.402 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $13.742 billion by 9.75 percent. This is a 2.33 percent decrease over sales of $12.698 billion the same period last year.

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Plains All American Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.42 Beats $0.40 Estimate, Sales $12.402B Miss $13.742B Estimate

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording gains for a third consecutive session.
On Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter but issued a weak outlook. Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) shares dipped around 25% on Thursday after the company issued second-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.
Multiple analysts downgraded the stock on Thursday. Shares of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell more than 7% after the company said that it expects $5 billion to $5.5 billion in losses in its EV segment this year, in line with the loss recorded last year.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 11,000 from the previous week to 219,000 in the final week of January, compared to market estimates of 213,000. U.S. unit labor costs rose 3.0% in the fourth quarter following a 0.5% gain in the third quarter. U.S. nonfarm business sector labor productivity rose by 1.2% in the fourth quarter compared to a revised gain of 2.3% in the previous quarter.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer staples, information technology, and financial stocks recording gains on Thursday. However, energy and healthcare stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by over 125 points to 44,747.63 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.36% to 6,083.57, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.51% to 19,791.99 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>), Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), and Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 41.1, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 40.6.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Cboe Global Markets (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#BATS">CBOE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.12 per share on revenue of $526.93 million. 
• Kimco Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIM#NYSE">KIM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $510.83 million. 
• Bank Bradesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBD#NYSE">BBD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $6.10 billion. 
• Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $986.50 million. 
• Plains GP Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAGP#NASDAQ">PAGP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $14.68 billion. 
• Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $13.95 billion. 
• Newell Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $1.96 billion. 
• Iterum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRM#NASDAQ">ITRM</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Bank Bradesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBDO#NYSE">BBDO</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Graham (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHM#NYSE">GHM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $49.50 million. 
• Listed Funds Trust Roundhill Cannabis ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEED#BATS">WEED</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.23 per share on revenue of $69.44 million. 
• Canopy Gwth (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGC#NASDAQ">CGC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.31 per share on revenue of $69.55 million. 
• Perella Weinberg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWP#NASDAQ">PWP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $222.65 million. 
• Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $646.03 million. 
• Flowers Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.13 billion. 
• Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $24.33 million. 
• Proto Labs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRLB#NYSE">PRLB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $120.12 million. 
• Construction Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROAD#NASDAQ">ROAD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $518.50 million. 
• Banco Santander Chile (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSAC#NYSE">BSAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $744.19 million. 
• Avantor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVTR#NYSE">AVTR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $1.72 billion. 
• Gorman-Rupp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRC#NYSE">GRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $162.84 million. 
• GrafTech International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $131.77 million. 
• Fortive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTV#NYSE">FTV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $1.63 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Earnings Scheduled For February 7, 2025

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWL#NASDAQ">NWL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 14 cents per share on revenue of $1.96 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Newell Brands shares gained 1.2% to $9.81 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter after the market close Thursday. However, the company said it sees first-quarter net sales to come in a range of $151 billion to $155.5 billion, up 5% to 9% year-over-year, down from market estimates of $158.5 billion. Amazon shares fell 4.1% to $229.15 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 21 cents per share on revenue of $1.13 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Flowers Foods shares gained 0.5% to $19.44 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued weak earnings guidance for the fourth quarter. Microchip shares dipped 6.9% to $49.47 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 40 cents per share on revenue of $13.74 billion before the opening bell. Plains All American Pipeline shares gained 0.7% to $20.15 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/earnings">opening bell, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Houston, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 42 cents per share, compared to 42 cents per share in the year-ago period. Plains All American Pipeline projects quarterly revenue of $13.76 billion, compared to $12.7 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Jan. 13, the company announced the pricing of a $1 billion public offering of senior notes.
Plains All American Pipeline shares fell 1.4% to close at $20.01 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins maintained a Strong Buy rating and raised the price target from $23 to $24 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $18 to $19 on Jan. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Holly Stewart reinstated a Sector Outperform rating with a price target of $23 on Jan. 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Dec. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $22 to $19 on Oct. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
</ul>
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Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Plains All American Pipeline Price Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Plains All American's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NYSE">PAA</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.65 million shares sold short, which is 3.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Plains All American Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738699217_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plains All American has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plains All American's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Plains All American's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Plains All American's Recent Short Interest

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower as investors evaluate the February 1st tariff deadline for Mexico, Canada and China.

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/analyst-ratings">is a buy</a>.
Adding support to this choice, Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins, on Tuesday, maintained Plains All American with a Strong Buy rating and raised the price target from $23 to $24.
The company, meanwhile, is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Friday, Feb. 7. 
Analysts expect Plains All American Pipeline to report quarterly earnings at 43 cents per share, up from 42 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company projects to report quarterly revenue of $13.95 billion, versus $12.7 billion a year earlier.
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) is a &#8220;great&#8221; stock, Cramer said. &#8220;They buy a lot of their own stock.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Barclays analyst Matthew McClintock, on Jan. 9, maintained AutoZone with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $3024 to $3585. On Jan. 2, Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky also boosted the price target on the stock from $3560 to $3678.
However, as per the recent earnings report, AutoZone, on Dec. 10, reported fiscal first-quarter earnings per share of $32.52, missing the Street view of $33.76. Quarterly revenues of $4.28 billion also missed the analyst consensus of $4.30 billion.
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<li>AutoZone shares gained 1.1% to settle at $3,351.01 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Plains All American Pipeline shares gained 1.6% to close at $20.96 during the session.</li>
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Media

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5 analysts have shared their evaluations of Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $21.0, a high estimate of $24.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 2.44% from the previous average price target of $20.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738090863_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A clear picture of Plains All American's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Justin Jenkins</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Holly Stewart</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Plains All American. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Plains All American compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Plains All American's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Plains All American's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Plains All American analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Plains All American: A Closer Look</h2>
Plains All American provides transportation, storage, processing, fractionation, and marketing services for crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, and related products. Plains' assets span the United States and Alberta, Canada, but are heavily concentrated in the Permian Basin.
<h3>Financial Insights: Plains All American</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Plains All American's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 5.57%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Plains All American's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.23%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.53%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Plains All American's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.57%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.81.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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The Analyst Verdict: Plains All American In The Eyes Of 5 Experts

Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins maintains Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $24.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Plains All American, Raises Price Target to $24

In the current session, the stock is trading at $20.83, after a 1.26% spike. Over the past month, Plains All American Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) stock increased by 23.69%, and in the past year, by 29.86%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737569711_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Plains All American P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 32.73 in the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry, Plains All American Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 18.2. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737569711_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Plains All American

Shares of energy companies are trading higher after President Trump declared a national energy emergency and vowed to drill more.

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains Plains All American (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NASDAQ">PAA</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $18 to $19.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Plains All American, Raises Price Target to $19

Plains All American's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAA#NYSE">PAA</a>) short percent of float has risen 32.89% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.11 million shares sold short, which is 3.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.84 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Plains All American Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737047727_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Plains All American has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Plains All American's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Plains All American's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.28%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(PAA) - Analyzing Plains All American's Short Interest

Plains All American Pipeline shares are trading higher. The company announced the pricing of a $1 billion public offering of senior notes.

Plains All American Pipeline Have Priced An Underwritten Public Offering Of $1 Billion Aggregate Principal Amount Of 5.950% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2035 At A Price To The Public of 99.761% Of Their Face Value

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