Major Shareholder Slim Family Sells $97.4M in PBF Energy Stock
PBF has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $13.615 on elevated volume (2.2× avg).
Summary
The Slim Family, a major 10% owner, has sold approximately $97.4 million worth of PBF Energy stock since mid-February, reducing their beneficial ownership to 22.6%.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · PBF
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Significant Shareholder Reduces Stake
Control Empresarial de Capitales, representing the Slim Family, sold approximately 2.47 million Class A Common Shares.
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Substantial Proceeds from Sales
The sales generated approximately $97.4 million in proceeds, occurring between February 11 and March 4, 2026.
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Ownership Reduced to 22.6%
Following these transactions, the Slim Family's beneficial ownership in PBF Energy Inc. stands at 22.6% of the outstanding Class A Common Shares.
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Sales Occur Near 52-Week High
These sales took place while PBF Energy's stock was trading near its 52-week high, potentially indicating profit-taking.
Analysis · PBF · Energy & Transportation
The Slim Family, through Control Empresarial de Capitales, has significantly reduced its stake in PBF Energy Inc. by selling approximately 2.47 million shares for a total of $97.4 million since February 11, 2026. This systematic selling represents a substantial portion of the company's equity and comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high. While the Slim Family remains a significant 22.6% owner, this divestment by a major institutional investor could signal a shift in their long-term outlook or a move to lock in gains. This activity also occurs amidst other recent insider selling by company directors and officers.
At the time of this filing, PBF was trading at $44.47 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.2B. The 52-week trading range was $13.62 to $45.13. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.