We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Bought in April After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) stands against other stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout.
President Donald Trump called April 2 a “Liberation Day” after signing an executive order that imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with some exceptions. As a result, 57 countries will face higher tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. While general tariffs took effect on April 5, the elevated rates are set to begin on April 9. These so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ triggered retaliation from trade partners and contributed to a decline in the stock market.” On Sunday, Trump said, “I don’t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” as reported by CNBC.
The blue-chip companies closed the Monday market session 0.91% lower, while the broader market index closed 0.23% lower after briefly entering bear market territory during the session. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher.
Amid these tariff wars and overwhelming market uncertainty, insider trading often comes to focus. Why? When executives buy stock, it can suggest confidence in the company’s future. On the other hand, insider sales don’t have to be a negative sign for the company, because they can reflect personal decisions or investment diversification. This means that insider trading should be considered alongside the company’s financial health and market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. From this list, we ranked the top 20 stocks with the highest value of insider purchases.
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Aerial view of an oil refinery, with smoke billowing from its chimneys.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF)
PBF Energy refines and supplies petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants through its Refining and Logistics segments. The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company operates across the U.S. and internationally, offering transportation and storage services as well. It is also one of the 12 best oil refinery stocks to invest in according to analysts.
This month, one insider acquired approximately $2.27 million worth of PBF Energy shares at an average price of $16.61 per share. The stock is now trading at $14.48 per share, having lost 45.46% year-to-date and 75.94% over the past 12 months.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, PBF Energy disclosed a net loss of $292.6 million, compared to a net loss of $48.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
According to StockAnalysis, 13 analysts rate PBF Energy stock as “Hold,” with a price target of $26.42. The average price target suggests an 82.65% upside from the latest price.
Overall, PBF ranks 11th on our list of stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of PBF, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PBF but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
