Insider Trading March 20, 2026

Control Empresarial Sells 1.158M PBF Energy Shares in $53.4M Transaction

Large insider disposition occurs as PBF trades near its 52-week high and recent quarterly results show mixed signals

By Priya Menon PBF
Control Empresarial Sells 1.158M PBF Energy Shares in $53.4M Transaction
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Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a roughly 10% holder of PBF Energy Inc., disposed of 1,158,000 Class A shares in multiple trades on March 18-19, 2026, raising about $53.4 million. The sales took place as PBF shares traded close to a 52-week peak and after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat adjusted EPS expectations but slightly missed revenue forecasts.

Key Points

  • Control Empresarial de Capitales sold 1,158,000 shares of PBF Energy Class A common stock in multiple transactions on March 18-19, 2026.
  • Total consideration from the sales was approximately $53.4 million, with prices ranging from $45.8552 to $50.1825 per share.
  • PBF was trading near its 52-week high of $50.47 and has risen about 134% over the past year; the company also reported Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.66 versus an expected loss of $0.20 while revenue of $7.14 billion slightly missed forecasts.

Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., which holds about 10% of PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF), executed the sale of 1,158,000 shares of Class A common stock in a series of transactions on March 18 and March 19, 2026, according to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The aggregate proceeds from those dispositions totaled approximately $53.4 million, with execution prices spanning from $45.8552 to $50.1825 per share. The timing of the transactions coincided with PBF trading near its 52-week high of $50.47, a stock that has risen roughly 134% over the last year.

Transaction detail from the Form 4 breaks down as follows:

  • On March 18, 2026, Control Empresarial sold 612,000 shares at a weighted average price of $45.8552, within a price range of $45.50 to $46.30.
  • Also on March 18, 2026, the entity sold 488,000 shares at a weighted average price of $46.6551, in a range between $46.50 and $46.92.
  • On March 19, 2026, Control Empresarial sold 52,000 shares at a weighted average price of $50.1825, in a range between $49.70 and $50.43.

After completing these sales, the filing shows Control Empresarial directly owns 22,944,898 shares of PBF Energy. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Control Empresarial by Marco Antonio Slim Domit, acting as Attorney-in-Fact.


Market context provided in the filing and related commentary notes that PBF has been a strong performer over the past year. At the time of the transactions the stock was trading near its 52-week high of $50.47 and was up approximately 134% year-over-year. Separately, analysis on InvestingPro indicates the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value, a data point flagged for investors reviewing the insider sale.

Corporate results released earlier for the fourth quarter of 2025 add nuance to the company picture. PBF reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.66, topping a consensus expectation of a $0.20 loss. Revenue for the quarter came in at $7.14 billion, narrowly under the projected $7.17 billion. The combination of an earnings beat and a slight revenue miss produced a mixed financial snapshot for the period. The companys stock reacted positively following the earnings release, and the subsequent earnings call offered additional commentary on the firms operational approach and market positioning.

Investors weighing the insider sales alongside the quarterly results face a blend of signals: a sizeable block sale by a major holder executed while the share price hovered near a peak, and quarterly metrics that combine an adjusted EPS beat with revenue falling short of estimates. Further analysis and platform-provided insight are available for those seeking detailed valuation context or additional tips tied to the companys financials.

Risks

  • Insider sales at or near a multi-year high can raise valuation and momentum concerns for market participants - impacts equity markets and investor sentiment.
  • PBF's revenue narrowly missed expectations despite an EPS beat, creating uncertainty about near-term topline performance - impacts energy sector revenue trends and analyst forecasting.
  • Analysis indicating the stock appears overvalued relative to Fair Value may affect investor appetite and valuation assessments - impacts portfolio allocation decisions in energy and materials sectors.

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