Pampa Energía Shares Gap Down - What's Next?

Pampa Energía S.A. (NYSE:PAM) saw a significant drop in its stock price before trading commenced on Tuesday. The shares had closed the previous day at $80.66 but opened at a lower price of $77.89. As of the last trade, Pampa Energía's stock was priced at $76.43, with a trading volume of 45,035 shares.

Analysts Update Price Targets

Analysts have recently shared their perspectives on Pampa Energía's stock. StockNews.com has upgraded its rating for Pampa from "hold" to "buy" in a report released on November 14. Conversely, Citigroup has downgraded the stock from a "buy" to a "neutral" rating while also increasing its price target from $58.00 to $75.00 in a statement issued on November 1. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has raised their price target from $59.00 to $93.50, assigning a "neutral" rating for the stock in a research note dated January 10. Currently, three analysts have given the stock a hold rating, while two have recommended buying. According to MarketBeat, Pampa Energía holds a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $71.63.

Performance Insights for Pampa Energía

The company has a market capitalization of $4.17 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.76, indicating its earnings relative to its stock price. Its beta stands at 0.92, showing that its stock price is less volatile compared to the market. The 50-day simple moving average of Pampa Energía's stock is $88.12, while the 200-day simple moving average is $71.16. The company's quick ratio is 2.13, indicating good short-term financial health, and its current ratio is 2.41, showing that it can cover its short-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low at 0.44.

Institutional Trading Activities

Recent changes among institutional investors and hedge funds regarding their positions in Pampa Energía are noteworthy. Advisors Preferred LLC initiated a new stake in the company during the fourth quarter, roughly valued at $26,000. In the third quarter, Blue Trust Inc. increased its investment in Pampa Energía by 158.1%, now owning 413 shares worth about $25,000 after adding 253 shares last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. also entered a new position during the same quarter, valued at around $49,000. Additionally, GAMMA Investing LLC expanded its holdings by 32.7% in the third quarter, now holding 1,401 shares valued at $84,000 after securing an extra 345 shares. Finally, QRG Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake valued at about $210,000 in Pampa Energía in the fourth quarter. Currently, institutional and hedge fund investors own 12.77% of the company’s stock.

Overview of Pampa Energía

Pampa Energía S.A. operates as a comprehensive power company in Argentina. The firm has various business segments, including Electricity Generation, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, and its Holding and Other Business divisions. Pampa provides electricity through a mix of thermal, hydroelectric, and wind power facilities, achieving a total installed capacity of 5,332 megawatts (MW).

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