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Standard Chartered (STAN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,159.54 -2.96 (-0.25%)
As of 05/22/2025 12:02 PM Eastern

Standard Chartered - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
3

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Standard Chartered in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for STAN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,085
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Standard Chartered, the average price target is GBX 1,085. The highest price target for STAN is GBX 1,250, while the lowest price target for STAN is GBX 970. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.43% from the current price of GBX 1,159.54.
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STAN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/23/24 to 5/23/25
1 Month Ago
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
3 Months Ago
2/23/24 to 2/22/25
1 Year Ago
5/24/23 to 5/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,085GBX 1,028GBX 1,055GBX 951.33
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

STAN 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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STAN 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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Standard Chartered Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStandard CharteredFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.64
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/2/2025Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
3/6/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,170 ➝ GBX 1,250+0.70%
2/24/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 970-19.23%
8/21/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,100+47.73%
8/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,000 ➝ GBX 1,020+36.22%
5/3/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual WeightGBX 750 ➝ GBX 800+5.71%
4/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,300+98.11%
2/12/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 UpgradeMarket PerformGBX 790+35.83%
11/20/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeBuyGBX 879 ➝ GBX 868+30.62%

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Should I Buy Standard Chartered Stock? STAN 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 Friday, May 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Standard Chartered pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Standard Chartered
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Standard Chartered PLC:

  • The current stock price is around $14.59, which has recently shown positive movement, surpassing its 200-day moving average, indicating potential upward momentum.
  • Standard Chartered PLC has recently increased its dividend to $0.28 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy dividend yield of 1.79%.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for Standard Chartered PLC, with Citigroup raising its target to GBX 1,250, suggesting confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately £34.69 billion, indicating a stable financial position and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
  • Standard Chartered PLC operates in diverse markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, which can provide resilience against regional economic downturns.

Standard Chartered
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Standard Chartered PLC for these reasons:

  • Despite recent upgrades, the stock has a mixed analyst rating with several hold ratings, indicating uncertainty about its short-term performance.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 10.35, which may suggest that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
  • The company has a beta of 0.85, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Standard Chartered PLC's recent performance has shown fluctuations, which may concern investors looking for stability in their portfolios.

STAN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Standard Chartered is GBX 1,085, with a high forecast of GBX 1,250 and a low forecast of GBX 970.

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Standard Chartered in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STAN shares.

According to analysts, Standard Chartered's stock has a predicted downside of -6.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Standard Chartered has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Standard Chartered less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Standard Chartered is 2.60 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.64. Learn more on how STAN compares to other companies.


This page (LON:STAN) was last updated on 5/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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