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Ashtead Group (AHT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Ashtead Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
0

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,800
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
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
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)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,800GBX 5,100GBX 5,075GBX 5,825
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

AHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
1.50
2.31
Consensus RatingReduceHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
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 Reiterated RatingUnderperformGBX 4,600-1.84%
11/6/2025 Reiterated RatingNo Recommendation
9/11/2025 DowngradeHoldGBX 5,900 ➝ GBX 5,700+5.99%
8/15/2025 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 5,000-6.16%
1/22/2025 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 Thursday, October 1, 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:

  • Ashtead Group plc is actively executing a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, with recent treasury share purchases reported in early 2026, which reduces the number of shares outstanding and can increase earnings per share for remaining shareholders.
  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average in late September 2026, a technical indicator that often signals a shift in momentum and potential upward price movement for investors.
  • Ashtead Group plc offers a dividend yield of 1.52%, providing a steady income stream for investors while the company maintains its operations in the construction and industrial equipment rental sector.
  • 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 across multiple geographic markets.
  • Ashtead Group plc serves a wide range of critical sectors including emergency response, data centers, and green energy plants, positioning the company to benefit from long-term infrastructure and technology trends.

Ashtead Group
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $5326.00 is below the consensus price target of $5460, and the consensus rating is Hold, suggesting limited near-term upside potential according to analysts.
  • Ashtead Group plc has a beta of 1.22, indicating that the stock is more volatile than the overall market, which may result in larger price swings and higher risk for investors.
  • The company's returns on capital have recently slowed, as noted in early 2026, which could impact future profitability and shareholder value creation.
  • Ashtead Group plc trades at a P/E ratio of 16.11, which may be considered high relative to its growth prospects, especially given the cautious analyst sentiment and recent price stagnation.
  • The stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $3477.00, with a 52-week high of $5849.70, indicating a significant drawdown from recent peaks and potential ongoing downward pressure.

AHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ashtead Group is GBX 4,800, with a high forecast of GBX 5,000 and a low forecast of GBX 4,600.

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

According to analysts, Ashtead Group's stock has a predicted upside of ∞ 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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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Ashtead Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 12/15/2025.
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