Eni (E) and YPF (YPF) Partner on Argentina LNG Project

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Jun 06, 2025
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  • Italy's Eni and Argentina's YPF are collaborating on a significant LNG export project, targeting 30 million tons annually by 2030.
  • YPF SA (YPF, Financial) shows a potential upside of 33.86% based on analysts' average price target.
  • The current "Outperform" status reflects positive sentiment among brokerage firms.

Italy's Eni (E) and Argentina's YPF (YPF) have forged a strategic partnership to advance the Argentina liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project. This ambitious initiative is designed to export up to 30 million tons of LNG annually by 2030, leveraging the rich resources of the Vaca Muerta shale. The execution will follow a phased approach, with strategic partnerships playing a pivotal role in achieving this output target.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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In the realm of analyst projections, 11 experts have provided one-year price targets for YPF SA (YPF, Financial). The consensus average target price stands at $45.87, flanked by a high estimate of $62.00 and a low estimate of $33.00. This average target suggests a promising upside potential of 33.86% from the current share price of $34.27. For further insights into these estimates, visit the YPF SA (YPF) Forecast page.

Delving into brokerage firm recommendations, YPF SA's (YPF, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is pegged at 2.0, implying an "Outperform" status. This recommendation scale spans from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating a Strong Buy and 5 signaling a Sell.

According to the proprietary GF Value metric by GuruFocus, the estimated fair value for YPF SA (YPF, Financial) in one year is projected to be $35.99. This value denotes a potential upside of 5.02% from its current price of $34.27. The GF Value calculation takes into account the historical trading multiples of the stock, past business growth, and future performance estimates. For a more comprehensive analysis, please refer to the YPF SA (YPF) Summary page.

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