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AU · rank #5 · 2026-10-19

PKN

GPW · PLN · $46.24B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy6.6strength 6.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
-0.091
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.57
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $156.39
+0.9%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-14.71%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.60
Gross margin TTM+21.6%
52w high$164.12
Market cap (USD)$46.24B

The AI research card

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Summary

ORLEN SA is Poland's dominant integrated energy group operating across refining, petrochemicals, retail fuel distribution, gas infrastructure, and power generation.

Rationale

The analyst upside signal is reinforced by a 25.2% Q2 earnings surprise, 100% positive 30-day revision agreement, low net debt leverage (0.1x EBITDA), and progress on the 1.2 GW Baltic Power offshore wind project.

Material risks

  • 1Regulatory intervention via an estimated PLN 2 billion windfall tax on 2026 fuel profits and potential margin compression from regulated gas tariff pass-through lags.
  • 2Second-half 2026 earnings drag from scheduled refinery and upstream maintenance shutdowns, including major turnarounds at the Płock complex.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed