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GlobalFoundries (GFS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$45.21 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

GlobalFoundries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
9
Buy
9

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for GlobalFoundries in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for GFS.

Consensus Price Target

$74.32
64.38% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for GlobalFoundries, the average price target is $74.32. The highest price target for GFS is $140.00, while the lowest price target for GFS is $37.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 64.38% from the current price of $45.21.
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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GFS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$74.32$75.12$69.88$44.31
Forecasted Upside64.38% Upside39.29% Upside-7.15% Downside33.10% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

GFS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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GFS Price Targets by Month

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GlobalFoundries Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlobalFoundriesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.35
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside64.38% Upside411.35% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Sahej Singh
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageBuy$60.00+36.58%
8/26/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
8/10/2026 Set Target$75.00+44.61%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingNegative$60.00+18.86%
8/6/2026 Set Target$140.00+176.67%
8/6/2026Lower TargetNeutral$61.00 ➝ $55.00+11.20%
8/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $75.00+48.98%
8/5/2026 Set Target$60.00+21.31%
8/4/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
6/10/2026Set Target$95.00+26.23%
5/19/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+25.29%
5/11/2026Boost TargetPositive$125.00+68.65%
5/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$49.00 ➝ $70.00-5.46%
5/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $70.00-3.18%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$70.00-5.46%
5/5/2026Boost TargetBuy$55.00 ➝ $80.00+8.57%
5/4/2026 Set Target$80.00+23.25%
5/4/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$50.00 ➝ $80.00+23.25%
5/4/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$50.00-22.97%
2/13/2026 DowngradeModerate BuyHold
12/4/2025Boost TargetUnderperform$33.00 ➝ $37.00-2.86%
10/24/2025 Initiated CoverageOutperform$45.00+27.95%
7/1/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$52.00+36.13%

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Should I Buy GlobalFoundries Stock? GFS Pros and Cons Explained

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GlobalFoundries
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.:

  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. recently announced the customer availability of its UX platform technologies, which are designed for intelligent edge, connectivity, and Physical AI applications. This new feature-rich CMOS platform family combines ultra-low power connectivity, sensing, and mixed-signal innovation with cost-efficient manufacturing, positioning the company to capture demand for next-generation edge devices and AI hardware.
  • The company has secured a new $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, replacing its 2019 agreement. This move strengthens GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.'s financial flexibility and liquidity, providing a robust capital structure to support ongoing operations and potential future investments in its manufacturing capabilities.
  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $1.79 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.77 billion. The company also posted an EPS of $0.46, beating the consensus estimate of $0.43, and guided Q3 2026 EPS to a range of $0.460 to $0.560, indicating continued momentum and confidence in its earnings trajectory.
  • Strategic partnerships are driving innovation, such as the joint development of next-generation GCRAM technology with RAAAM Memory Technologies on the FDX platform. This collaboration aims to deliver a 40% area shrink and up to 60% power reduction compared to commodity SRAM, enhancing GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.'s competitiveness in advanced AI chip manufacturing.
  • With the current stock price at $45.21, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.06%, providing income to investors. The company's recent dividend announcement, with a payment of $0.12 per share, reflects a commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a payout ratio of 37.50%.

GlobalFoundries
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. for these reasons:

  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. has a high beta of 1.78, indicating that its stock is significantly more volatile than the overall market. This heightened sensitivity to market movements could lead to larger price swings, posing a risk for investors seeking stability in their portfolios.
  • Recent insider activity shows a trend of selling, with insiders like Samak Azar and Pradheepa Raman reducing their stakes. For instance, Pradheepa Raman sold 6,760 shares on August 18, 2026, and Samak Azar has consistently sold small blocks of shares, which may signal a lack of confidence from those with inside knowledge of the company.
  • The stock's fifty-two-week high is $92.55, and the current price of $45.21 is significantly below this peak. This substantial decline from its high suggests that the stock has experienced a significant correction, and investors may be concerned about the sustainability of its recent performance.
  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. has a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.84, which is relatively high compared to some of its peers. This valuation may indicate that the stock is overpriced relative to its earnings, potentially limiting upside potential if growth does not meet expectations.
  • Short interest in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. has been a point of focus, with recent data showing a short interest of 5,116,200 shares as of August 14, 2026. Although this represents a small percentage of the float, the presence of short sellers may reflect skepticism about the company's future performance and could contribute to downward pressure on the stock price.

GFS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for GlobalFoundries is $74.32, with a high forecast of $140.00 and a low forecast of $37.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GlobalFoundries in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" GFS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GFS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, GlobalFoundries's stock has a predicted upside of 64.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, GlobalFoundries's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like GlobalFoundries more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for GlobalFoundries is 2.35 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.23. Learn more on how GFS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for GlobalFoundries analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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