Insider Trading March 4, 2026

Major PBF Energy Stakeholder Disposes of $8.59 Million in Shares as Stock Nears 52-Week High

Control Empresarial trims position in two transactions on March 2-3, 2026 while company posts a surprising EPS beat for Q4 2025

By Marcus Reed PBF
Major PBF Energy Stakeholder Disposes of $8.59 Million in Shares as Stock Nears 52-Week High
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Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a roughly 10% holder of PBF Energy Inc (PBF), sold a total of 219,000 Class A shares across two days for about $8.59 million. The disposals occurred on March 2 and March 3, 2026, at weighted average prices of $38.3302 and $40.3327, respectively. The stock currently trades at $44.80, close to its 52-week high of $45.12, after a 132% gain over the past year. PBF also reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.66, above expectations, while revenue of $7.14 billion slightly missed forecasts.

Key Points

  • Control Empresarial, a ten percent owner of PBF Energy, sold 219,000 Class A shares in two trades on March 2-3, 2026, for about $8.59 million.
  • PBF reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.66, beating the expected -$0.20, while revenue of $7.14 billion narrowly missed the forecasted $7.17 billion.
  • PBF’s stock has risen 132% over the past year and was trading at $44.80, close to its 52-week high of $45.12, at the time of the filing.

Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., identified as a ten percent owner of PBF Energy Inc (NYSE:PBF), reduced its stake in the refiner through two separate share sales totaling 219,000 Class A Common Stock shares, amounting to approximately $8.59 million, according to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The transactions were executed on March 2 and March 3, 2026. On March 2, Control Empresarial sold 120,000 shares at a weighted average price of $38.3302; those shares changed hands in several trades with prices between $38.20 and $38.535. After that packet of sales, the entity’s holdings were reported at 27,471,198 shares.

The following day, March 3, the firm sold an additional 99,000 shares at a weighted average price of $40.3327. Those shares were also sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.00 to $40.63. Following the March 3 disposals, Control Empresarial’s holdings decreased to 27,372,198 shares.

The sales were carried out by Marco Antonio Slim Domit, acting as Attorney-in-Fact on behalf of Control Empresarial, according to the filing.


Market context

PBF’s stock has climbed 132% over the past 12 months and at the time of the filing was trading at $44.80, close to its 52-week high of $45.12. The timing of the share sales is notable given the recent price strength.


Company results and analyst-related notes

Separately, PBF Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 results in which adjusted earnings per share were $0.66, a result that materially exceeded analysts’ consensus expectation of -$0.20. Revenue for the quarter was $7.14 billion, marginally below the anticipated $7.17 billion. The company’s stock showed a positive reaction to the earnings surprise, according to the filing and company disclosures.

In addition, third-party analysis referenced in the filing indicates that PBF appears overvalued at current market levels. The filing notes that investors seeking more detailed research can consult PBF’s Pro Research Report and related analyst materials through the referenced subscription service.


What the filing documents

  • Seller: Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., roughly a 10% owner of PBF Energy.
  • Total shares sold: 219,000 Class A Common Stock.
  • Aggregate proceeds: approximately $8.59 million.
  • Transaction dates: March 2 and March 3, 2026.
  • Weighted average prices: $38.3302 (March 2) and $40.3327 (March 3).
  • Price ranges: $38.20 - $38.535 (March 2); $40.00 - $40.63 (March 3).
  • Post-transaction holdings: 27,372,198 shares.
  • Sales executed by: Marco Antonio Slim Domit, Attorney-in-Fact.

The filing provides a straightforward record of the reduction in Control Empresarial’s holdings and the mechanics of the trades, while company financial disclosures show a mixed quarter with an earnings beat and a slight revenue shortfall.

Risks

  • A sizable shareholder has reduced holdings, which could affect market perception of the stock - relevant to equity and energy market participants.
  • Third-party analysis cited in the filing indicates PBF may be overvalued at current levels, posing valuation risk to investors in the energy and refining sector.
  • Despite an earnings beat, quarterly revenue slightly missed expectations, highlighting potential top-line execution risks that could influence investor sentiment in the energy and capital markets.

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