Argentina Ordered to Transfer YPF (YPF) Stake for $16.1B Judgment

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Jun 30, 2025
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  • YPF SA faces a significant 4.4% decline after a court ruling demands Argentina transfer its majority stake.
  • Analysts predict a promising average price target, suggesting a potential upside for investors.
  • Current estimates and recommendations indicate a favorable outlook for YPF SA.

YPF SA (YPF) experienced a notable 4.4% drop in its stock price following a substantial U.S. court decision. This ruling requires Argentina to relocate its 51% stake in the company to a BNY Mellon account in light of a $16.1 billion judgment, a repercussion of YPF's nationalization in 2012.

Analysts' Price Targets for YPF SA

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The outlook for YPF SA remains optimistic according to 11 analysts who have provided one-year price targets. The average target price is set at $46.14, with the highest projection at $62.00 and the lowest at $33.00. This average target suggests a significant upside potential of 45.95% compared to its current trading price of $31.61. For more comprehensive insights, visit the YPF SA (YPF, Financial) Forecast page.

Brokerage Recommendations and Ratings

Market sentiment towards YPF SA is generally positive, with 13 brokerage firms assigning an average recommendation score of 2.0. This indicates an "Outperform" status, falling within a scale where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 represents a Sell.

GF Value Estimate

According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for YPF SA in the next year stands at $36.06. This suggests an anticipated upside of 14.08% from its current price of $31.61. The GF Value reflects what the stock is deemed to be worth, based on historical trading multiples and anticipated business performance. For further analysis, visit the YPF SA (YPF, Financial) Summary page.

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