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3i Group (III) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,402 +50.00 (+2.13%)
As of 10/9/2026 12:21 PM Eastern

3i Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for 3i Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for III.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 3,601.75
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for 3i Group, the average price target is GBX 3,601.75. The highest price target for III is GBX 4,280, while the lowest price target for III is GBX 3,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 49.95% from the current price of GBX 2,402.
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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III Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/10/25 to 10/10/26
1 Month Ago
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
3 Months Ago
7/12/25 to 7/12/26
1 Year Ago
10/10/24 to 10/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 3,601.75GBX 3,601.75GBX 3,601.75GBX 4,716.67
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

III 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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III 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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3i Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type3i GroupFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.28
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/26/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,527 ➝ GBX 3,527+39.46%
5/11/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 3,600 ➝ GBX 3,600+42.57%
3/25/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 4,750 ➝ GBX 4,280+52.91%
1/26/2026 DowngradeUnderperformGBX 3,250 ➝ GBX 3,000-4.12%
11/17/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight

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Should I Buy 3i Group Stock? III 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these 3i Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

3i Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in 3i Group:

  • UBS recently reaffirmed its Buy rating on 3i Group, citing improving sales trends at its portfolio company Action, which suggests strong underlying performance in the company's private equity holdings.
  • The stock is currently trading at $2379.86, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $4497.00, potentially offering a value entry point for investors looking to capitalize on a recovery from recent lows.
  • 3i Group offers a dividend yield of 3.31%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in a volatile market environment.
  • The company has a low P/E ratio of 4.42, indicating that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings, which could present an opportunity for capital appreciation if the market re-rates the stock.
  • Recent insider buying activity, including purchases by multiple insiders in August 2026, suggests that company executives have confidence in the future prospects of 3i Group.

3i Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in 3i Group for these reasons:

  • The stock has a high beta of 1.63, meaning it is more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors.
  • 3i Group's stock price has declined from its 52-week high of $4497.00 to the current level of $2379.86, indicating a significant drop in value over the past year.
  • The company's valuation score is only 1 out of 5, suggesting that it may be overvalued or not offering a strong value proposition compared to other investment options.
  • Recent news indicates that 3i Group's stock fell 4.21 percent in London trading, reflecting short-term negative sentiment among investors.
  • The company's sustainability score is 0, which may be a concern for investors who prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions.

III Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for 3i Group is GBX 3,601.75, with a high forecast of GBX 4,280 and a low forecast of GBX 3,000.

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for 3i Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" III shares.

According to analysts, 3i Group's stock has a predicted upside of 49.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like 3i Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for 3i Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how III compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for 3i Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 6/26/2026.
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