Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analysts consensus: Nine research firms give Stagwell a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” (five buy, four hold) with an average 1‑year price target of about $7.96.
• Recent results show Quarterly EPS of $0.30 (beating $0.29) and revenue of $807.4M (slightly below the $813.5M estimate); Stagwell set FY2026 guidance of $0.98–$1.12 EPS while analysts forecast ~$0.59 for the current year.
• Stock and ownership metrics: the shares opened at $6.53 (52‑week range $4.03–$7.16), market cap ~$1.66B, P/E ~81.6, debt/equity 1.71, and institutional investors own ~35.6% with recent stakes added by firms like AQR and Jane Street.

Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW - Get Free Report) has been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $7.9643.

Several equities analysts have commented on STGW shares. Rosenblatt Securities reissued a "buy" rating and set a $9.00 target price on shares of Stagwell in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Craig Hallum set a $8.00 target price on shares of Stagwell and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. B. Riley Financial dropped their target price on shares of Stagwell from $9.00 to $7.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Zacks Research cut shares of Stagwell from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Stagwell from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a report on Monday, March 16th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stagwell

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of STGW. AQR Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Stagwell in the 1st quarter worth approximately $74,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Stagwell by 6.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 52,193 shares of the company's stock worth $316,000 after purchasing an additional 3,249 shares during the period. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Stagwell in the 1st quarter worth approximately $137,000. Jane Street Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Stagwell by 36.0% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 123,000 shares of the company's stock worth $744,000 after purchasing an additional 32,546 shares during the period. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc raised its holdings in shares of Stagwell by 5.2% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 101,049 shares of the company's stock worth $455,000 after purchasing an additional 5,017 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 35.61% of the company's stock.

Stagwell Price Performance

Stagwell stock opened at $6.53 on Thursday. Stagwell has a 52 week low of $4.03 and a 52 week high of $7.16. The company's 50 day moving average price is $5.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $5.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.71. The stock has a market cap of $1.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 81.63 and a beta of 1.52.

Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.01. Stagwell had a net margin of 1.00% and a return on equity of 22.61%. The firm had revenue of $807.44 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $813.48 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.24 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Stagwell has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.980-1.120 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Stagwell will post 0.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Stagwell Company Profile

Stagwell Inc is a modern marketing and communications network that partners with global organizations to drive brand growth through data-driven insights and creative solutions. The company operates a diversified portfolio of specialized agencies and technology platforms, offering services that span digital marketing, advertising, public relations, consumer and market research, social media strategy, and commerce consulting. By integrating research, creative, media, and technology under a unified network, Stagwell aims to deliver end-to-end marketing solutions tailored to the evolving needs of clients in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and financial services.

Founded in 2015 by long-time political strategist and pollster Mark Penn, Stagwell has expanded organically and through strategic acquisitions to build capabilities across the marketing value chain.

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