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Glencore (GLEN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 629 +25.20 (+4.17%)
As of 12:19 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 4.93% from the current price of GBX 629.
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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 660GBX 1,813.33GBX 1,755GBX 386
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

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

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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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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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%
8/6/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 630+9.89%
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 Saturday, September 5, 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 shares are currently trading at $601.70, a level that sits well above the 200-day moving average of GBX 549.13, indicating strong recent momentum and technical strength that often attracts long-term institutional investors seeking growth in the commodities sector.
  • The company has secured a $1 billion financing facility from Korea Eximbank to secure copper supply, a strategic move that reinforces its position in the critical minerals market and supports its long-term revenue stability in the energy transition sector.
  • Glencore plc has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from six major brokerages, with a consensus price target of GBX 660, suggesting that analysts believe the stock has approximately 10% upside potential from its current valuation.
  • Recent operational milestones, including the start of production at the Depth Project with Premier Ford and the completion of the Craig Mine project shaft, demonstrate the company's ability to execute on capital projects and expand its production capacity in key mining regions.
  • As a major producer of over 60 commodities, Glencore plc is well-positioned to benefit from global demand for materials that support decarbonization, such as copper and cobalt, which are essential for battery manufacturing and renewable energy infrastructure.

Glencore
Bear Case

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

  • Glencore plc is facing a significant legal threat from the embattled trader Radiant World, which has threatened a $1.4 billion lawsuit, creating a substantial contingent liability that could impact the company's financial stability and shareholder value.
  • The company took a $480 million provision on its exposure to Radiant World, a direct hit to earnings that highlights the financial risks associated with its trading counterparties and the potential for further write-downs if the legal dispute escalates.
  • Glencore plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 108.47, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can increase financial risk and interest expense volatility, particularly in a rising interest rate environment.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.32 suggests limited immediate liquidity to cover short-term liabilities without selling inventory, which could pose challenges in managing cash flow during periods of market stress or commodity price downturns.
  • Recent news reports have accused Glencore plc of funding political campaigns in South Africa amid corruption claims, which could lead to reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and potential legal costs that may deter socially responsible investors.

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

According to analysts, Glencore's stock has a predicted upside of 4.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Glencore has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, 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 8/12/2026.
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