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Ashtead Group (AHT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 5,326 -2.00 (-0.04%)
As of 02/27/2026
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Ashtead Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce
Based on 3 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ashtead Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 2 have given a hold rating for AHT.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 5,100
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ashtead Group, the average price target is GBX 5,100. The highest price target for AHT is GBX 5,700, while the lowest price target for AHT is GBX 4,600. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.24% from the current price of GBX 5,326.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26		1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26		3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26		1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 5,100GBX 5,075GBX 5,075GBX 6,045
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceModerate Buy

AHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AHT Price Targets by Month

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Ashtead Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAshtead GroupIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.67
2.30
Consensus RatingReduceHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
12/15/2025
Peel Hunt logo
Peel Hunt
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 5,000-3.29%
11/7/2025
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingUnderperformGBX 4,600-1.84%
11/6/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNo Recommendation
9/11/2025
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeHoldGBX 5,900 ➝ GBX 5,700+5.99%
8/15/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 5,000-6.16%
1/22/2025
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 7,000+27.83%

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Should I Buy Ashtead Group Stock? AHT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Ashtead Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ashtead Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ashtead Group plc:

  • The company is actively executing a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, with recent treasury share purchases reported in February 2026, which reduces the number of shares outstanding and can increase earnings per share for remaining shareholders.
  • Ashtead Group plc recently crossed above its 200-day moving average in September 2026, a technical indicator that often signals a shift toward a stronger long-term uptrend and increased investor confidence.
  • The stock is currently trading at $5326.00, which is below the consensus price target of $5460, suggesting potential for further upside if the company meets its reaffirmed full-year 2026 outlook.
  • Ashtead Group plc offers a dividend yield of 1.52%, providing a steady income stream for investors while the company maintains its operational focus on essential equipment rental services in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
  • The company operates a vast network of 1,094 stores in the United States, 119 in Canada, and 185 in the United Kingdom under the Sunbelt Rentals brand, providing diversified revenue streams from construction, industrial, and emergency response sectors.

Ashtead Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Ashtead Group plc for these reasons:

  • The consensus rating from analysts is currently Hold, indicating that while the stock is not expected to decline significantly, there is also limited expectation for substantial growth in the near term.
  • Ashtead Group plc has a beta of 1.22, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • The company's valuation score is rated as 1 out of 5, suggesting that the current price may not offer a significant discount relative to its intrinsic value, which could limit upside potential.
  • Recent reports indicate that returns on capital at Ashtead Group plc have hit the brakes, which may signal slowing efficiency in generating profits from invested capital and could impact future earnings growth.
  • The stock is trading near its 52-week high of $5849.70, which may limit short-term upside potential and increase the risk of a pullback if market sentiment shifts.

AHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ashtead Group is GBX 5,100, with a high forecast of GBX 5,700 and a low forecast of GBX 4,600.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ashtead Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" AHT shares.

According to analysts, Ashtead Group's stock has a predicted downside of -4.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Ashtead Group less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Ashtead Group is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AHT compares to other companies.

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