Standard Chartered (STAN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,036 -27.00 (-1.31%)
As of 06/26/2026 12:26 PM Eastern

Standard Chartered - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
3

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Standard Chartered in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for STAN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,938.33
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Standard Chartered, the average price target is GBX 1,938.33. The highest price target for STAN is GBX 2,250, while the lowest price target for STAN is GBX 1,355. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.80% from the current price of GBX 2,036.
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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STAN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Month Ago
5/28/25 to 5/28/26
3 Months Ago
3/29/25 to 3/29/26
1 Year Ago
6/27/24 to 6/27/25
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)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,938.33GBX 1,938.33GBX 1,800GBX 1,085
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate 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
2.33
2.06
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/18/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,130 ➝ GBX 2,130+12.34%
5/6/2026 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 2,200 ➝ GBX 2,220+14.78%
5/1/2026 UpgradeSell
4/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,250 ➝ GBX 2,250+21.29%
1/23/2026 Boost TargetHoldGBX 1,700 ➝ GBX 1,900+2.98%
1/9/2026 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,675 ➝ GBX 1,775-1.01%
8/21/2024 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,100+47.73%

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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 Thursday, June 25, 2026. 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 $12, reflecting a stable performance in the banking sector.
  • Standard Chartered PLC has a strong presence in emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, which are expected to see significant economic growth.
  • The company offers a diverse range of banking products and services, including digital banking solutions, which cater to a wide customer base and enhance revenue streams.
  • Recent investments in technology and digital banking have positioned Standard Chartered PLC to capitalize on the growing trend of online banking and financial services.
  • The bank's focus on sustainable finance and responsible banking practices aligns with global trends towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, attracting socially conscious investors.

Standard Chartered
Bear Case

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

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny in various markets could lead to higher compliance costs and potential fines, impacting profitability.
  • The bank faces intense competition from both traditional banks and fintech companies, which could pressure margins and market share.
  • Economic uncertainties in key markets, particularly in emerging economies, may affect loan demand and overall financial performance.
  • Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates can impact earnings, especially given the bank's international operations.
  • Recent geopolitical tensions in regions where Standard Chartered PLC operates could pose risks to its business operations and growth prospects.

STAN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Standard Chartered is GBX 1,938.33, with a high forecast of GBX 2,250 and a low forecast of GBX 1,355.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Standard Chartered in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" STAN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in STAN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Standard Chartered's stock has a predicted downside of -4.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Standard Chartered's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Standard Chartered has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shore Capital Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Standard Chartered more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Standard Chartered is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.07. Learn more on how STAN compares to other companies.


This page (LON:STAN) was last updated on 6/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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