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Glencore (GLEN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 532.80 -3.70 (-0.69%)
As of 10/23/2026 12:29 PM Eastern

Glencore - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Glencore in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for GLEN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 660
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Glencore, the average price target is GBX 660. The highest price target for GLEN is GBX 780, while the lowest price target for GLEN is GBX 510. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.87% from the current price of GBX 532.80.
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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GLEN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/24/25 to 10/24/26
1 Month Ago
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
3 Months Ago
7/26/25 to 7/26/26
1 Year Ago
10/24/24 to 10/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 660GBX 660GBX 1,780GBX 388.33
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

GLEN 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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GLEN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Glencore Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlencoreMaterials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.56
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 630+11.94%
8/12/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 770 ➝ GBX 780+35.28%
8/7/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 750 ➝ GBX 740+32.05%
7/30/2026 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 520 ➝ GBX 510-3.65%
7/27/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 600+14.20%
7/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 700+37.04%
2/18/2025 UpgradeOverweightGBX 470+40.21%

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Should I Buy Glencore Stock? GLEN 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Glencore pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Glencore
Bull Case

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

  • Glencore plc recently made its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on October 14, 2026, opening above the London close and trading higher as investors focused on its copper exposure. This listing is a strategic move to bridge the valuation gap with peers like BHP and Rio Tinto, potentially attracting a broader base of Australian investors and increasing liquidity for the stock.
  • The company secured a key land access agreement for its Coroccohuayco copper expansion project in Peru on October 20, 2026. This development clears a major regulatory hurdle for one of its significant growth projects, which is expected to contribute to future production increases and revenue growth in a critical commodity sector.
  • Glencore plc has a strong analyst consensus with a "Moderate Buy" rating from six firms, including recent upgrades from J.P. Morgan on October 14, 2026, citing its copper growth pipeline. The average price target of GBX 660 suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $552.80, indicating that analysts believe the stock is undervalued relative to its future earnings potential.
  • The company is expanding its strategic partnerships, including a cornerstone role in a U.S.-backed strategic-minerals reserve fund with the U.S. Export-Import Bank. This initiative strengthens Glencore’s position in cobalt and other critical minerals, aligning with global supply-chain security trends and creating long-term trading and investment opportunities in high-demand materials.
  • Glencore plc is actively pursuing decarbonization goals, with a target to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026. This commitment to sustainability, along with recognition for advancing mining decarbonization, positions the company favorably with ESG-focused investors and may reduce regulatory risks associated with environmental compliance.

Glencore
Bear Case

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

  • Glencore plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 108.47, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing relative to its equity. This high leverage can increase financial risk, especially in periods of rising interest rates or commodity price volatility, potentially impacting the company’s ability to service its debt and invest in growth opportunities.
  • The company’s quick ratio of 0.32 suggests limited short-term liquidity, meaning it may struggle to cover immediate liabilities with its most liquid assets. This could pose challenges in managing cash flow during periods of market stress or unexpected operational costs, potentially affecting its financial stability.
  • Glencore plc’s stock price of $552.80 is below its 52-week high of $633.90, indicating that the stock has experienced a significant decline from its peak. This price drop may reflect broader market concerns about commodity prices or company-specific risks, and investors may face continued volatility as the stock attempts to recover its value.
  • The company’s beta of 0.51 suggests lower volatility compared to the broader market, but this also means it may underperform during strong market rallies. For investors seeking high growth or aggressive returns, Glencore plc’s defensive characteristics may limit upside potential, especially in a bull market environment.
  • Glencore plc’s dividend yield of 2.15% is relatively modest compared to other high-yield stocks in the materials sector. While the company maintains a consistent dividend, investors seeking higher income may find this yield insufficient, particularly if they are looking for stocks with more aggressive payout ratios or growth in dividend payments.

GLEN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Glencore is GBX 660, with a high forecast of GBX 780 and a low forecast of GBX 510.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Glencore in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GLEN shares.

According to analysts, Glencore's stock has a predicted upside of 23.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Glencore has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Glencore more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Glencore is 2.83 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how GLEN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Glencore analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/5/2026.
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