Is Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (NASDAQ:PAGP) a buy in 2026?
Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Plains GP Holdings, L.P. at current levels.
Permian's toll-booth operator trading like a tired pipeline play while the barrels keep growing and the distribution keeps climbing.
Where PAGP is headed
Picture the Permian in late 2027. US crude production has pushed past 13.8 million barrels a day, the Gulf Coast export complex is running flat out feeding Asian refiners who've given up on Russian barrels, and every incremental molecule out of the Delaware and Midland basins needs a pipe heading southeast. Plains sits on roughly 4.5 million barrels per day of crude gathering and long-haul capacity into that flow. They don't drill, they don't refine, they collect a fee per barrel and the barrels keep coming.
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The complete destination call, the overlooked angle, milestones, and bull, base, and bear price scenarios (around $24.78).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (NASDAQ:PAGP) a buy in 2026?
Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Plains GP Holdings, L.P. at current levels. Permian's toll-booth operator trading like a tired pipeline play while the barrels keep growing and the distribution keeps climbing.
What is PAGP's Compass Score?
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. scores 90/100 on Alexandria's Compass, placing it in the "True North" tier. Scores blend eight factors and update weekly.
What is the price target for PAGP?
Alexandria's full Compass Direction includes bull, base, and bear price scenarios with the valuation math behind each. Read the full breakdown on the PAGP page.
Compass verdicts are AI-generated, forward-looking editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Scores and verdicts update as the data changes.