GET DAILY SIGNALSPlains All American Pipeline (PAA) Units Advance +12.4% Over the Past 30 Days
Key Takeaways
- Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) units have climbed roughly 12.4% over the last 30 days, rising from a September 29 close of $23.93 to about $26.91.
- The advance reflects a sharp rebound from a late-September pullback, supported by a wave of bullish analyst actions in October.
- Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $27 price target, while UBS and Scotiabank raised their respective targets on the units.
- PAA reaffirmed its quarterly distribution of $0.4175 per common unit ($1.67 annualized), preserving an income stream that remains central to investor interest.
- Third-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for release before market open on November 6, 2026, a key near-term catalyst for the units.
Understanding PAA's Business and Market Position
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is a Houston-based master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure, focusing on crude oil and natural gas liquids. Its pipelines, storage, and processing assets cover major basins and export hubs in the United States and Canada, with particular strength in the Permian Basin. The largely fee-based model supports relatively stable cash flows, which is why the distribution draws ongoing attention from income-focused investors. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Recent Price Performance in PAA Units
Over the last 30 days, PAA units rose approximately 12.4%, moving from a September 29 close of $23.93 to around $26.91. The period included a late-September dip followed by a steady October recovery. Over the trailing quarter the gain was more moderate at roughly 8.1%, starting from a late-July close near $24.89. From what I see, the contrast highlights how the recent rebound reshaped the shorter-term trend.
Drivers Behind the October Rebound
Several analyst moves helped support the advance. Jefferies started coverage with a Buy rating and $27 target, pointing to Permian growth and the distribution profile. UBS lifted its target to $31 from $30 while keeping a Buy rating, and Scotiabank raised its target to $28 from $27 with an Outperform rating. On the company side, PAA and Plains GP Holdings (PAGP) kept the quarterly distribution at $0.4175 per unit, payable November 13, and set third-quarter earnings for November 6. A new COO appointment was also announced.
Broader Quarter and Longer-Term Factors
Over the full quarter, PAA benefited from rising Permian volumes, expanding takeaway capacity, and disciplined capital spending. Year-to-date the units were up roughly 36% entering the fourth quarter. Portfolio adjustments, such as the NGL asset sale and the Powder River Basin acquisition, have sharpened focus on fee-based crude assets, while projects like Cactus III support the longer-term outlook. The late-September softening appears to have been a pause rather than a shift in fundamentals.
Key Items to Watch Going Forward
The next earnings release on November 6 will provide updates on volumes, guidance, and distribution outlook. Additional factors include project execution timelines, leverage targets, free cash flow trends, and any further M&A activity. Macro elements such as interest rates and energy demand will also influence valuation and yield. I’m watching this closely as the numbers come in.
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PAA's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PAA turned positive on October 12, 2026. Looking at past instances where PAA's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 37 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 13, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PAA as a result. In 55 of 77 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
PAA moved above its 50-day moving average on October 13, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for PAA crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 20, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
Following a +3.67% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PAA advanced for three days, in 253 of 375 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 6 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 12 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PAA declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.
PAA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 23, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for PAA entered a downward trend on October 13, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 2 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 41, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. PAA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 48 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.694) is normal, around the industry mean (168.090). P/E Ratio (7.368) is within average values for comparable stocks, (7.180). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.352) is also within normal values, averaging (13.660). Dividend Yield (0.063) settles around the average of (144475258880.000) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.343) is also within normal values, averaging (4.657).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 95 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a provider of interstate and intrastate crude oil transportation, storage and marketing services
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