Plains All American Pipeline Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Plains All American Pipeline has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 8.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.1% per year. Plains All American Pipeline's return on equity is 10.5%, and it has net margins of 1.7%.
Key information
7.96%
Earnings growth rate
8.16%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 33.67% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.14% |
| Return on equity | 10.45% |
| Net Margin | 1.73% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
PAA: Fair Value View Will Reflect Canadian Sale And Deleveraging Shift
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Plains All American Pipeline from $22.56 to $23.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E, which they say support a slightly higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Plains All American completed the sale of its Canadian natural gas liquids business, Plains Midstream Canada ULC, to Keyera for about C$5.13b (around US$3.76b), generating roughly US$3.3b in net proceeds.Seeking Alpha • May 27
Plains All American: A Good MLP In A Sector With Stronger Options
Summary Plains All American Pipeline offers a 6.6% yield and rising guidance, but I rate it a Hold due to valuation and risk profile. PAA's recent $3.3B Keyera sale strengthens its balance sheet, targeting 3.5x leverage by year-end, but leverage remains higher than top peers. The distribution has been rebuilt post-2021 cut, but PAA's payout history is less reliable than MPLX or EPD, adding risk if oil prices fall. Among top MLPs, I rank PAA fourth; MPLX and WES offer higher yields and better valuations for new capital allocation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 25
PAA: Fair Value Outlook Will Reflect Pipeline Acquisition And Completed Buybacks
Analysts have revised their price target for Plains All American Pipeline from $21.89 to $22.56. The change reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 10
PAA: Stable Fair Value And Completed Buybacks Will Support Future Return Balance
Analysts have reiterated a $21.89 price target for Plains All American Pipeline, with a slightly lower discount rate and marginally adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions guiding this updated view. What's in the News Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Plains All American Pipeline's proposed accounting for its acquisition of 100% membership interest in EPIC Crude Holdings, LP, owner of the Cactus III Pipeline, with assets to be recorded at fair market value on Cactus III’s books, consistent with Carrier Property Instruction 3-11(b) and (c) (Regulatory filing).Narrative Update • Mar 26
PAA: Higher Distribution And Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Return Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Plains All American Pipeline from about $21.47 to about $21.89, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Plains All American Pipeline reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 units for US$0 under its ongoing program, while completing a total repurchase of 32,012,387 units, or 4.47% of its units, for US$310.6 million under the buyback announced on November 2, 2020 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 11
PAA: Higher Distribution And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Return Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target for Plains All American Pipeline higher from about $20.65 to $21.47, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower discount rate with revised views on future revenue growth, profit margins, and P/E expectations. What's in the News Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4175 per common unit, which equates to $1.67 per unit on an annualized basis (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 03
PAA: Distribution Uplift And Completed Buybacks Will Guide Forward Return Potential
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Plains All American Pipeline, revising their estimate of fair value from about $20.62 to $20.65 as they incorporate updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4175 per common unit, or $1.67 on an annualized basis, compared with the distribution paid in November 2025.Narrative Update • Jan 20
PAA: Distribution Increase And Completed Buybacks Will Shape Future Return Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target for Plains All American Pipeline slightly higher to about US$20.62 from roughly US$20.44, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4175 per common unit, or US$1.67 per unit on an annualized basis.Narrative Update • Jan 06
PAA: Completed Buyback Will Support Future Upside From Current Levels
Analysts have modestly refined their fair value view on Plains All American Pipeline to around $20.44 per unit. This reflects small adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin outlook and assumed future P/E multiple rather than a large shift in their overall stance.Narrative Update • Dec 17
PAA: Completed Buyback And Lower Risk Profile Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Plains All American Pipeline slightly lower to approximately $20.44 per unit from about $20.47. The change reflects modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, and valuation assumptions, even as profit margin expectations edge higher.Narrative Update • Dec 03
PAA: Completed Buyback And Lower Risk Profile Will Support Upside
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Plains All American Pipeline by approximately $0.12 per share, citing a slightly lower perceived risk profile, improved long term profit margin assumptions, and a marginally better revenue trajectory that together support a still reasonable future earnings multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase program announced November 2, 2020, with a total of 32,012,387 shares bought back for $310.6 million, representing approximately 4.47% of shares outstanding (company filing).Narrative Update • Nov 19
PAA: Multiple New Underwriters Will Strengthen Upcoming Fixed-Income Offerings
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Plains All American Pipeline from $20.41 to $20.35. This change reflects updated expectations around revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 03
PAA: Increased Buybacks And Shareholder Returns Will Signal Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Plains All American Pipeline Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Plains All American Pipeline from $20.65 to $20.41 per share, citing revised revenue growth expectations while profit margins and valuation metrics remain stable. What's in the News Mizuho Securities USA LLC, ING Financial Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., and Regions Securities LLC have all been added as Co-Lead Underwriters for Plains All American Pipeline's $699.055 million Fixed-Income Offering (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 20
US Crude Focus And Permian Expansion Will Drive Future Value
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Plains All American Pipeline from $20.74 to $20.65, reflecting subtle adjustments to growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News Mizuho Securities USA LLC, ING Financial Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., and Regions Securities LLC have all been added as Co-Lead Underwriters for Plains All American Pipeline's $699.055 million Fixed-Income Offering (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 05
US Crude Focus And Permian Expansion Will Drive Future Value
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Plains All American Pipeline, adjusting it from $21.09 to $20.74 per share as they factor in more conservative revenue growth expectations and a modestly reduced discount rate. What's in the News Multiple co-lead underwriters have been added for Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.'s $699.055 million and $548.889 million fixed-income offerings.Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Viewing 2025 And Beyond Crude Oil Markets Through Plains All American
Summary Plains All American Pipeline is a reliable proxy for U.S. crude production, making it a valuable indicator for market trends. Previously owned but exited due to price and yield considerations, maintaining interest due to its proxy status. The company's guidance and historical performance are strong indicators for future predictions. Investment decisions are influenced by the company's ability to serve as a reliable predictor of U.S. crude production trends. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 18
Plains All American: The Value Is Too Good To Pass Up
Summary Plains All American offers a compelling 7.6% distribution yield, supported by robust operating fundamentals and disciplined capital management. PAA's performance exceeded expectations with adjusted EBITDA growth driven by higher crude volumes, favorable NGL dynamics, and tariff escalators. The balance sheet remains strong with a low leverage ratio, and recent acquisitions enhance long-term growth prospects. Trading at an attractive 5.6x price-to-cash flow, PAA is well-positioned for income and value investors, with management committed to annual distribution increases. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 14
Plains All American's Strong Permian Performance Reflects Strong Demand
Summary Plains delivered a strong operational quarter, expecting to hit the top end of 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.725 billion to $2.775 billion. Anticipating $1.45 billion in adjusted free cash flow for 2024, with $1.15 billion allocated to common and preferred distributions. Permian volume growth remains on track, with efficiencies offsetting lower horizontal rig counts, and the Fort Saskatchewan project is on schedule for 2025. Focused on bolt-on acquisitions and capital efficiency to enhance financial flexibility and return cash to shareholders over multiple years. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 15
Piping Hot Yields: Why Plains All American's Distribution Is A Bargain
Summary Exxon Mobil's strategic M&A and focus on high-margin traditional oil and gas have driven its market cap growth, outpacing peers. Plains All American Pipeline offers a compelling 7.1% yield, strong cash flow coverage, and undervaluation, despite facing pipeline overcapacity and recontracting risks. PAA's disciplined capital allocation and strategic NGL investments position it for long-term growth, supported by Permian production increases. For income-focused investors, PAA presents significant upside potential within the midstream sector, driven by Permian growth and improved fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 03
Why Plains All American Is My High Conviction Income Stock
Summary Plains All American offers a compelling investment with a high 6.9% yield, strong balance sheet, and undervaluation compared to peers. PAA's diversified midstream energy assets and robust growth in Permian Basin volumes underpin stable fee-based cash flows and growth prospects. The company's disciplined capital allocation, high DCF-to-Distribution coverage ratio, and low leverage enhance its financial stability and income potential. With a Price-to-Cash Flow ratio far below peers, PAA presents significant capital appreciation potential alongside its attractive income yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 11
Plains All American Pipeline: Risky Fixed Income Play
Summary Plains All American Pipeline maintains a stable market share and competitive advantage in crude oil transportation, but faces revenue volatility due to fluctuating oil prices. The company's profitability is low, with average gross and net margins of 7.5% and 1.59%, primarily due to its focus on crude oil transportation. Despite high debt levels, Plains All American Pipeline shows slightly stronger FCF margins than competitors, attributed to lower capex spending. However, we rate the company's fixed-income securities as a Hold due to its high debt, low profitability, and less attractive yield-to-credit rating ratio compared to competitors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 11
Financials For Plains All American Pipeline Remain Strong
Summary Plains All American Pipeline reported positive results, including a $75 million EBITDA increase and favorable spreads on unhedged C3+ products. Growth is expected from Bolt-On acquisitions and crude volume increases, though significant growth in crude production is uncertain. Management plans to refinance $1.7 billion in debt by 2026. We expect a $0.15 distribution increase next year, supported by $400 million in excess cash, maintaining our buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 22
Critical Acquisitions And Market Savvy Fuel Optimistic Earnings And Growth Prospects
Focused strategy on bolt-on acquisitions and market-based opportunities in crude oil and NGL segments indicate potential for increased revenue and net margins.Seeking Alpha • Aug 11
Plains All American: 7.3% Yield And 190% Dividend Coverage
Summary PAA offers a 7.3% distribution yield with strong coverage ratio and steady growth potential. The company has diversified assets, strong balance sheet, and strategic shift towards fee-based business. PAA's recent performance, acquisition strategy, and valuation make it a compelling choice for conservative investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 30
Examining Plains All American Pipeline's Financial Portrait
Summary First quarter adjusted EBITDA net PAA was $718 million. The company reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA guidance ranged between $2.625 billion to $2.725 billion for 2024. Acquired additional 10% in Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC and Mid-Con terminal asset for $110 million, expected to enhance position in Rockies and Mid-Con. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 18
Plains All American: The Dividend Story Has Strengthened After Q1 Report
Summary In my latest article on Plains All American I made it clear that PAA is mostly a dividend play rather than an investment from which we could expect strong price appreciation. So far, the stock price has dropped, while the underlying fundamentals have become more supportive for a juicy dividend case. In this article I assess the details of Q1 earnings report and justify why, in my opinion, PAA is an enticing investment case for investors, who seek high and de-risked yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 22
Plains All American: A Buy Despite Recent Outperformance
Summary In the past 3 years, Plains All American has significantly outperformed its benchmarks and peers in the midstream energy/MLP market. This creates concern around PAA's valuation and further upside potential. Also, the massive hit in the early pandemic period could theoretically question the strength of PAA's financial and cash generation profile. In this article, I assess the key fundamentals of PAA and explain why I recommend a buy here. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 28
Plains All American's 7.5% Yield: More Stable Than Meets The Eye
Summary PAA's dividends are important for investors betting on the long-term value of its assets in a changing energy landscape. PAA has made strategic changes to become a more stable company, including cutting debt and focusing on smaller pipeline projects. PAA's leverage has decreased, and its credit rating outlook has improved, indicating a potential for a rating upgrade in the future. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 17
Plains All American: A Solid 8% Distribution Play
Summary Plains All American Pipeline is an attractive distribution play in the master limited partnership space with a projected 1.9X distribution coverage ratio for FY 2024. The company owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure, with a focus on the fast-growing Permian basin. Plains All American Pipeline is currently valued at an enterprise-value-to-EBITDA ratio of 8.0X, which I see as reasonable. Given the distribution coverage, a distribution increase later this year is likely. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 29
Plains All American Pipeline's Units Likely Continue Increasing In Value During 2024
Summary Plains All American Pipeline reported strong 4th quarter and 2023 results, but guided for flat results in 2024 due to lower NGL offset by strong transportation expectations. Management has laid out a formula for future distribution increases, with a 15% increase expected this year and future increases driven by DCF growth. Permian production and potential bolt-on purchases will be key factors to watch for further investment information and cash flow increases. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Plains All American Pipeline makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 45,255 | 782 | 329 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 44,262 | 786 | 333 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 45,732 | 497 | 332 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 46,610 | 229 | 335 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 48,727 | 299 | 332 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 48,889 | 283 | 328 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 49,552 | 632 | 333 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 49,167 | 729 | 339 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 48,010 | 806 | 345 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 47,336 | 784 | 299 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 48,966 | 938 | 345 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 51,231 | 1,131 | 336 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 55,989 | 1,055 | 329 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 57,342 | 831 | 325 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 57,379 | 1,021 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 53,819 | 578 | 296 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 47,389 | 159 | 290 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 42,078 | 393 | 275 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 35,052 | -85 | 275 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 30,109 | 118 | 269 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 23,404 | 478 | 269 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 23,290 | -2,790 | 271 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 26,481 | -2,455 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 28,535 | -2,149 | 287 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 33,563 | -1,847 | 290 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 33,669 | 1,967 | 297 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 33,301 | 2,773 | 309 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 34,206 | 3,032 | 309 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 34,032 | 2,689 | 313 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 34,055 | 2,009 | 316 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 32,874 | 1,084 | 298 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 29,955 | 418 | 292 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 27,954 | 516 | 275 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 26,223 | 685 | 270 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 24,569 | 637 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 23,867 | 808 | 275 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 22,739 | 578 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 20,182 | 200 | 279 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 19,227 | 204 | 271 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 19,607 | 139 | 261 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 21,320 | 197 | 267 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 23,152 | 305 | 278 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 27,615 | 464 | 285 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 33,191 | 559 | 303 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PAA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PAA's current net profit margins (1.7%) are higher than last year (0.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PAA's earnings have grown by 8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PAA's earnings growth over the past year (161.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PAA earnings growth over the past year (161.5%) exceeded the Oil and Gas industry 6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PAA's Return on Equity (10.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 21:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is covered by 39 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ethan Bellamy | Baird |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |
| Theresa Chen | Barclays |