MEDIUM confidence: 100% data completeness, but the composite (56) sits in the indecisive 30–70 range — strong-buy and short calls require a more decisive composite. What does confidence mean?
Technical context for active traders — derived from price, the 50/200-day moving averages, the 52-week range, and recent volume. Not part of the QScore.
| Metric (USD) | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $42.1B— | $57.3B+36.3% | $48.7B-15.1% | $50.1B+2.8% | $44.3B-11.6% |
| EPS (dil.) | $0.55— | $1.19+116.4% | $1.40+17.6% | $0.73-47.9% | $1.66+127.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.7B— | $2.0B+17.7% | $2.2B+11.0% | $1.9B-13.7% | $2.3B+22.6% |
| Gross Margin | 4.1% | 3.3%-0.8pp | 5.7%+2.4pp | 3.4%-2.2pp | 6.0%+2.6pp |
| Operating Margin | 2.0% | 2.3%+0.2pp | 3.1%+0.8pp | 2.4%-0.7pp | 3.2%+0.9pp |
| Net Margin | 1.4% | 1.8%+0.4pp | 2.5%+0.7pp | 1.5%-1.0pp | 3.2%+1.7pp |
Absolute figures with year-over-year change. Margins show the level with the change in percentage points (pp). “n/m” = not meaningful (prior ≤ 0); ⚠ marks a large percentage off a small base — read the dollar figure.
Fama-French 5-factor (2×3) + Momentum, monthly OLS with Newey-West errors. Bars show signed factor betas; faded bars/figures aren't statistically significant.
AI classification of policy/regulatory sensitivity from the company's sector, industry, and business description. Exposure/sensitivity only — not a political opinion, a prediction of government action, or investment advice. As of 2026-07-10.
Dated events from the market calendar; the “also watch” items are AI-generated observations from QScoring data. Informational only — not investment advice, and dates can change.
Fewer than 3 analysts refreshed a price target in the last month, so no revision can be computed. Prior quarter: $24 avg across 5 analysts.
Buy-rated share 47% → 44% over ~3 months (-3pp).
| Quarter | Est. | Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $0.38 | $0.41 | +7.4% |
| May 2026 | $0.37 | $0.39 | +6.2% |
| Feb 2026 | $0.47 | $0.40 | -14.9% |
| Nov 2025 | $0.35 | $0.39 | +9.9% |
| Aug 2025 | $0.32 | $0.36 | +11.0% |
| May 2025 | $0.44 | $0.39 | -10.5% |
| Feb 2025 | $0.40 | $0.42 | +5.0% |
| Nov 2024 | $0.31 | $0.37 | +19.3% |
Net buyback (repurchases less issuance) ÷ market cap, plus trailing dividend yield.
Net insider -$51K over 180 days (0 open-market buys, 1 sells). Insider buying is the informative signal; routine selling is normal.
Short interest, days-to-cover, and institutional-ownership change require a data-plan upgrade (not yet available).
Forward-return IC, quintile spread & hit rate publish on /performance as the tracking panel accrues enough no-look-ahead history.
Working the DCF backward: holding the assumptions below, this is the free-cash-flow growth today's price implies over the next 10 years. It is a read on the price's embedded expectations — not a fair-value or target price.
The price implies FCF growth below the analyst consensus of -0.1%/yr (revenue basis).
Base free cash flow $2.1B (avg FY2023–FY2025; latest year $2.3B) · equity value $16.4B · levered FCF discounted at the cost of equity. Reverse DCF is illustrative, not advice.
The QScore of 56 for Plains All American Pipeline indicates a neutral outlook, driven by strong value scores due to its low P/E of 6.5 and P/B of 1.5. The stock's growth score is pulled down by an -11.6% revenue growth, but exhibits strong momentum with a 12-month return of 31.9%. Profitability scores are moderate, with an ROE of 27.5%, while the stock's low beta and volatility contribute to a relatively high risk score, suggesting a stable investment.