YPF Sociedad Anonima YPF

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Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.54
Total sells 0.71
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 1 2
Sell 2 1
Insider Ownership 0.00%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 21,300.00
Revenue 20,719.00
Net Income 767.00
Free Cash Flow 3,209.00
Net Debt 8,064.00
Current Ratio 0.93
Debt/Equity 0.82
P/E ratio 28.08
P/S ratio 1.00
P/B ratio 1.62
Past 5Y EPS Growth 24.64%
This Y EPS Growth 426.47%
Next Y EPS Growth (13.75%)
Next 5Y EPS Growth (4.61%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
Annual Dividend Yield
total individual payouts
2019 0.14
2018 0.08
2017 0.10
2016 0.15
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1,387.00 1,508.00 1,195.00 2,474.00
Receivables 1,354.00 2,172.00 2,813.00 2,753.00
Inventory 1,683.00 1,546.00 1,447.00 1,643.00
Other 10.00 30.00 3.00 7.00
4,434.00 6,793.00 6,477.00 7,309.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 2,319.00 2,879.00 2,238.00 2,286.00
ST’ Debt 1,508.00 1,907.00 2,355.00 1,607.00
Other 372.00 599.00 745.00 1,165.00
4,920.00 8,676.00 7,443.00 7,825.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 4,946.00 6,574.00
’25 4,608.00 4,641.00 4,643.00 4,556.00 18,448.00
’24 4,310.00 4,935.00 5,297.00 4,751.00 19,293.00
’23 4,238.00 4,375.00 4,504.00 4,194.00 17,311.00
’22 3,760.00 4,995.00 5,357.00 4,645.00 18,757.00
’21 2,648.00 3,349.00 3,621.00 4,064.00 13,682.00
’20 2,832.00 1,947.00 2,327.00 2,396.44 9,502.44
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,865.00 2,372.00
’25 850.00 1,146.00 1,225.00 1,738.00 4,959.00
’24 1,089.00 1,422.00 1,695.00 1,663.00 5,869.00
’23 1,497.00 1,309.00 1,399.00 1,708.00 5,913.00
’22 1,429.00 1,351.00 1,582.00 1,331.00 5,693.00
’21 1,054.00 1,001.00 1,086.00 1,060.00 4,201.00
’20 961.00 498.00 666.00 845.87 2,970.87
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,289.00 1,299.00
’25 (284.00) (158.00) 6.00 615.00 179.00
’24 (8.00) (16.00) 211.00 432.00 619.00
’23 235.00 (45.00) (113.00) 163.00 240.00
’22 634.00 523.00 915.00 (385.00) 1,687.00
’21 561.00 501.00 384.00 355.00 1,801.00
’20 169.00 212.00 475.00 487.32 1,343.32
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.03 3.07
’25 (0.04) 0.12 (0.53) (1.67) (2.11)
’24 1.66 1.32 3.75 (0.74) 5.99
’23 0.87 0.86 (0.33) (4.75) (3.35)
’22 0.64 2.01 1.72 1.19 5.67
’21 (0.06) (1.22) 0.59 0.63 (0.06)
’20 0.26 (3.19) (1.23) 1.41 (2.76)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.6
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.82 8.50 14.53 22.82
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 9.39 18.82 45.97 47.43
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23,471 25,711 25,877 22,499
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.80 0.67 0.75 0.82
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18,757.00 17,311.00 19,293.00 18,448.00
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.05% 19.98% 27.90% 27.65%
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,056.00 (257.00) 1,020.00 910.00
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.29% (1.48%) 5.29% 4.93%
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,234.00 (1,277.00) 2,393.00 (799.00)
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,808.00 3,273.00 2,759.00 3,204.00
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.76 44.19 49.21 47.07
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.67 (3.35) 5.99 (2.11)
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.50 15.09 14.97 12.65
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (10.20) (14.48) (13.39) (12.20)
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.30 0.61 1.58 0.46
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.87 23.11 30.27 28.18
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 392.72 391.72 392.09 391.95
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 1.57 0.00 7.10 0.00
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.18 0.37 0.86 0.77
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.32 0.72 1.40 1.28
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.52 0.79 1.27 1.29
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.74 56.66 39.59 133.14
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,693.00 5,913.00 5,869.00 4,959.00
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (4,006.00) (5,673.00) (5,250.00) (4,780.00)
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,687.00 240.00 619.00 179.00
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 360.00 (486.00) (1,883.00) (966.00)
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,360.00 8,515.00 9,348.00 10,854.00
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,268.00 7,128.00 7,840.00 9,659.00
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10,552.00 9,051.00 11,870.00 11,044.00
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.06% (5.15%) 8.63% (2.81%)
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.22% (4.82%) 4.69% 5.25%
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 23.68% (13.39%) 22.45% (7.21%)
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)

YPF Sociedad Anónima, Argentina’s leading integrated oil and gas company, staged a dramatic 2024 turnaround, with revenue rising 11% to $19.3 billion and net income swinging to a $2.39 billion profit from a prior-year loss—fueled by Vaca Muerta shale production gains, export growth, and President Milei’s market-friendly reforms like price deregulation and development incentives. Gross margins expanded to 27.9%, operating cash flow held strong at $5.87 billion, and ROE surged to 22.5%, signaling operational leverage amid global oil stability.

Despite historical volatility from Argentina’s currency crises, inflation, and pandemics—evident in revenue dips and EPS swings from profits to deep losses—YPF’s balance sheet fortified with equity up 31% to $11.87 billion and stabilized debt. Free cash flow turned positive per share, supporting aggressive Vaca Muerta capex, while stock prices rocketed to $45.97 highs, tracking undervalued multiples like 7.1x P/E and 0.86x PS.

Analysts eye significant upside (mean +27%, high +87%) on projected shale output doubling by 2030, record production, and export tax cuts, though peso risks and energy transition loom. With no insider trading signaling quiet confidence, YPF’s cash-generative resurgence positions it for outperformance in reformed Argentina.

YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF) Latest News

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18 Aug

3 , 8:52 AM

YPF's shale growth collides with rising execution risks, prompting questions on whether the stock remains a buy. Shale growth colliding with execution risks moderately influences YPF financial performance and investor views without fundamentally redefining prospects.

17 Aug

4 , 11:13 AM

YPF, E & XRG advance Argentina LNG project to key investment milestone. LNG project reaching investment milestone marks major strategic step for YPF with direct effects on long-term output and valuation.

13 Aug

3 , 10:20 AM

YPF beat Q2 earnings estimates driven by shale growth and strong pricing. Earnings beat tied to shale growth points to improved operational results with moderate effect on trajectory.

12 Aug

4 , 12:05 PM

YPF raised its full-year outlook in the Q2 earnings call, citing accelerated shale production ramp as the key driver of improved results and guidance. Higher outlook combined with shale ramp signals major operational progress that can materially lift financial performance and investor sentiment.

11 Aug

4 transcript , 5:00 PM

YPF SA achieved record EBITDA and higher shale output in Q2 2026, supporting upbeat forward guidance. Record EBITDA, shale gains and raised guidance point to material positive shift in YPF trajectory.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 4:04 PM

YPF Sociedad Anónima Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, production updates and strategic outlook. Earnings highlights deliver quarterly performance data and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 , 1:30 PM

YPF Sociedad Anonima released Q2 earnings highlighting key metrics on revenue, earnings per share, production volumes, and cost performance. Quarterly earnings and metric breakdowns provide data that can shift short-term stock price and investor views without altering long-term company direction.

1 Jul

4 , 12:26 PM

YPF Sociedad Anonima partners with Tesla to develop energy storage infrastructure and fast-charging networks. Tesla partnership on storage and charging infrastructure opens major new growth avenues for YPF beyond traditional oil operations.

30 Jun

3 , 8:25 AM

Eni acquires stake in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation to expand upstream gas holdings. Eni entry increases investment and activity levels in Vaca Muerta core to YPF operations.

9 Jun

3 Zacks, 9:22 AM

Chevron advances unconventional oil project in Argentina's Vaca Muerta. Chevron progress in Vaca Muerta may shift competitive positioning for YPF in the basin.

18 May

4 Insider Monkey, 10:16 PM

YPF Sociedad Anonima launches a $25-billion expansion plan that lifts its shares 8.7%. A $25-billion expansion constitutes a major strategic investment capable of materially shifting YPF's growth trajectory and market valuation.

15 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 3:06 PM

YPF Sociedad Anónima reported Q1 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $1,159 million, up 7% year-over-year, with record hydrocarbon production of 578,000 boe/d driven by 26% surge in Vaca Muerta shale output. Net income reached $358 million. Company raised full-year capex guidance to $5.3 billion, prioritizing non-conventional developments, and declared a dividend of ARS 35 per share. Strong Q1 financials, production records, and increased capex in Vaca Muerta significantly boost growth outlook and investor confidence.

12 May

4 Zacks, 11:37 AM

YPF's Q1 earnings beat analyst estimates due to lower expenses and higher oil output. Earnings beat driven by core operational improvements like cost cuts and increased production significantly enhances financial performance and investor confidence.

3 Zacks, 12:45 PM

YPF Sociedad Anonima offers three compelling reasons for growth investors to consider, including strong fundamentals, undervaluation, and expansion potential in Argentina's energy sector. Identifies three growth catalysts that could moderately enhance investor sentiment and YPF's market positioning.

8 May

4 Insider Monkey, 1:35 PM

YPF Sociedad Anónima secures renewed Wall Street confidence amid shifts in the energy landscape. Wall Street's fresh confidence in YPF signals major positive shifts in investor sentiment and market trajectory amid energy changes.

4 Zacks, 11:30 AM

YPF Sociedad Anonima's Q1 earnings feature key metrics compared against estimates, assessing performance in revenue, EPS, and operational highlights. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates directly shape investor sentiment and YPF's short-to-medium-term market trajectory.

16 Apr

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:15 PM

Halliburton is placing a massive bet on fracking in Argentina, partnering with YPF to tap Vaca Muerta shale reserves south of the border amid surging U.S. LNG demand. Halliburton's major fracking push with YPF in Vaca Muerta promises substantial production growth and enhanced competitive positioning for YPF.

14 Apr

4 Zacks, 9:58 AM

Halliburton secures strategic contract with YPF for Vaca Muerta shale operations, boosting drilling and production efficiency in Argentina's key shale play. Strategic partnership with Halliburton for Vaca Muerta accelerates YPF's shale development and enhances production capacity.

9 Apr

5 Oilprice.com, 7:00 PM

Argentina's oil production hits all-time high from Vaca Muerta shale plays, with YPF leading the surge through expanded drilling and infrastructure. Record shale oil output redefines YPF's production dominance and long-term growth trajectory in Argentina.

28 Mar

5 Business Wire, 4:18 PM

Debevoise & Plimpton secured U.S. Second Circuit affirmance of dismissal of $16 billion claim against YPF S.A., upholding lower court ruling and shielding company from massive liability. Affirmance of $16 billion claim dismissal eliminates enormous legal overhang, profoundly enhancing YPF's financial stability and long-term market prospects.

27 Mar

5 The Wall Street Journal, 1:19 PM

A U.S. court rejected a $16 billion verdict against Argentina favoring minority YPF shareholders over the 2012 expropriation, granting President Milei a major legal victory and easing a massive financial burden on the state-controlled oil company. Rejecting the $16 billion verdict erases a colossal liability threat, fundamentally bolstering YPF's balance sheet, market valuation, and strategic outlook.

26 Mar

3 GlobeNewswire, 5:24 PM

YPF SA reports. Company reports typically influence financial performance and market sentiment moderately.

18 Mar

3 Insider Monkey, 7:03 AM

HSBC raises its price target on YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF) as analysts turn bullish on the stock. HSBC's price target increase reflects bullish analyst sentiment likely to moderately boost investor interest and short-term stock performance.

11 Mar

4 Simply Wall St., 3:10 AM

JPMorgan revised its price target for YPF Sociedad Anónima (BASE:YPFD), shifting the company's market narrative amid evolving investor perceptions. JPMorgan's target revision represents a major shift in analyst sentiment likely to impact YPF's investor perception and stock trajectory.

6 Mar

4 Insider Monkey, 11:42 AM

Morgan Stanley assesses YPF Sociedad Anónima as shale-ready, highlighting its preparedness for shale oil and gas production. Morgan Stanley's shale-ready endorsement signals major potential for YPF's growth in Vaca Muerta, boosting investor sentiment and trajectory.

5 Mar

3 Zacks, 11:43 AM

YPF's Q4 earnings missed analyst estimates due to lower hydrocarbon production. Q4 earnings miss from lower hydrocarbon production moderately impacts financial performance and investor sentiment.

1 Mar

4 www.marketbeat.com, 3:05 AM

YPF Sociedad Anonima's Q4 earnings call highlights covered financial results, production updates, cost efficiencies, and outlook for Vaca Muerta developments. Q4 earnings highlights detail financial performance, operational progress, and strategic plans that significantly shape investor expectations and market trajectory.

27 Feb

4 GuruFocus.com, 4:02 PM

YPF SA's Q4 2025 earnings call highlighted record EBITDA and a surge in shale oil production, despite a revenue dip. Record EBITDA and shale oil surge demonstrate strong operational growth with major positive impact on future performance despite revenue decline.

25 Feb

4 , 8:29 PM

YPF signed an agreement to advance an LNG project in Argentina. Advancing the LNG project marks a major strategic move enhancing YPF's export potential and long-term financial prospects.

19 Feb

4 Oilprice.com, 3:12 PM

YPF Sociedad Anonima ramps up investments in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, betting big on long-term shale potential despite volatile oil prices and economic risks. Expanded Vaca Muerta commitment marks a major strategic push into high-potential shale reserves, likely reshaping YPF's production growth and investor outlook amid oil market challenges.