Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., known as Petrobras, operates in the Energy sector as an integrated oil and gas company. It is majority state-controlled and ranks among the largest oil producers in the Western Hemisphere.

The PBR.A ticker represents Petrobras’ preferred shares, which typically do not carry voting rights but may offer priority in dividend distributions according to the company’s corporate structure.

Its core operations include:

• Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration and production.

• Refining and fuel distribution.

• Natural gas processing and transportation infrastructure.

• Select investments in biofuels and energy-transition initiatives.

Petrobras’ competitive strength lies in deepwater and ultra-deepwater production, particularly in Brazil’s pre-salt fields, which are among the most productive offshore assets globally. The company operates primarily in Brazil, with limited international exposure.

Financial performance is influenced by global crude oil prices, Brazilian fuel pricing policy, capital allocation decisions, exchange-rate fluctuations, regulatory conditions, and the degree of government influence as a controlling shareholder.

Petrobras preferred shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker PBR.A.

History and Development

Petrobras was founded in 1953 as a state-controlled enterprise to develop Brazil’s domestic oil industry. Over the following decades, the company expanded refining capacity and became a global reference in offshore drilling technology.

The discovery of large pre-salt reserves in the 2000s significantly increased production capacity and strengthened Petrobras’ international relevance.

The company listed American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on the NYSE in 2000, offering both common shares (PBR) and preferred shares (PBR.A) to U.S. investors.

In recent years, Petrobras has emphasized capital discipline, asset divestments, governance improvements, and operational efficiency, while maintaining focus on high-return upstream projects.

Additional Information

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (Brazil) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $118.92 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $93.08 billion.

The company employs approximately 50.600 people and operates in the Energy sector, within the Extraction of Oil and natural Gas industry.

Over the past 12 months, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras reported $104.18 billion in revenue, generating net income of $25.56 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 4.65, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.28, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 5.83%.

The company trades under the ticker PBR-A.