3i Group (III) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover 3i Group?

3i Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

GBX 2,209 +19.00 (+0.87%)

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

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 3,795

According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for 3i Group, the average price target is GBX 3,795. The highest price target for III is GBX 4,300, while the lowest price target for III is GBX 3,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 71.80% from the current price of GBX 2,209.

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

Type	Current Forecast 6/5/25 to 6/5/26	1 Month Ago 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	3 Months Ago 3/7/25 to 3/7/26	1 Year Ago 6/5/24 to 6/5/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 3,795	GBX 3,870	GBX 4,000	GBX 4,021
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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.

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.

3i Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	3i Group	Finance Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.60	2.30
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent III News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/15/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 4,300 ➝ GBX 4,300	+94.75%
5/11/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 3,600 ➝ GBX 3,600	+42.57%
3/25/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Buy	GBX 4,750 ➝ GBX 4,280	+52.91%
1/26/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Underperform	GBX 3,250 ➝ GBX 3,000	-4.12%
11/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
7/3/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Equal Weight	GBX 3,246 ➝ GBX 3,192	+5.63%

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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 Saturday, May 30, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these 3i Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

3i Group
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around GBX 2,310, which reflects a recent increase of 2.7%, indicating positive market sentiment.
3i Group has demonstrated strong financial performance with a remarkable net margin, suggesting efficient management and profitability.
Analysts have issued multiple "buy" ratings, with target prices ranging from GBX 3,000 to GBX 4,300, indicating confidence in the company's growth potential.
The company reported a significant earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 539.40 for the latest quarter, showcasing its ability to generate profit.
3i Group has a solid market capitalization of approximately £23.51 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the market.

3i Group
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.08, which may indicate potential financial risk and reliance on borrowed funds.
Despite strong earnings, the price-to-earnings ratio is relatively low at 3.56, which could suggest that the stock is undervalued or that investors are cautious about future growth.
There is a significant gap between the company's 52-week high and low prices, indicating volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, reflecting concerns about the company's future performance and market conditions.
The quick ratio of 0.09 suggests that the company may struggle to meet short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for potential investors.

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 3,795, with a high forecast of GBX 4,300 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 year. 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 71.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

3i Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

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.

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This page (LON:III) was last updated on 6/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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3i Group (III) Stock Forecast & Price Target