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GlobalFoundries (GFS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$47.90 -1.46 (-2.96%)
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GlobalFoundries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
10
Buy
8

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, 10 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for GFS.

Consensus Price Target

$74.63
55.81% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for GlobalFoundries, the average price target is $74.63. 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 55.81% from the current price of $47.90.
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
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$74.63$74.32$74.63$44.31
Forecasted Upside55.81% Upside61.73% Upside8.20% Upside25.41% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

GFS 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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GFS 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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GlobalFoundries Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlobalFoundriesTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.30
2.23
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside53.55% Upside658.37% Upside19.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/5/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
Karl Ackerman
Not Rated
DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$51.00+1.65%
9/8/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
C.J. Muse
C.J. Muse
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/1/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Sahej Singh
Sahej Singh
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageBuy$60.00+36.58%
8/26/2026 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-Buy ➝ Hold
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%
5/4/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$50.00-22.97%
2/13/2026 DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
12/4/2025Boost TargetUnderperform$33.00 ➝ $37.00-2.86%
7/1/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$52.00+36.13%

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Should I Buy GlobalFoundries Stock? GFS 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 GlobalFoundries pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GlobalFoundries
Bull Case

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

  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. recently announced a strategic multi-year partnership with Xanadu Quantum Technologies to manufacture components for utility-scale quantum computers, positioning the company as a key supplier in the emerging quantum hardware market and diversifying its revenue streams beyond traditional semiconductors.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.46 which beat analyst consensus estimates of $0.43, alongside revenue of $1.79 billion that exceeded expectations, indicating robust demand for its specialized semiconductor platforms such as silicon photonics and automotive chips.
  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.99% with a payout ratio of 37.50%, providing income to investors while maintaining a conservative financial posture that allows for continued reinvestment in growth areas like its new solar and battery energy storage projects at its Vermont site.
  • With a current stock price of $48.63, the shares are trading significantly below the consensus price target of $74.32 set by sell-side analysts, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market has not fully priced in the company's recent operational improvements and new partnerships.
  • The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13 and a current ratio of 2.48, which provides financial stability and flexibility to navigate market volatility while executing its expansion plans in high-growth sectors like edge AI and industrial semiconductors.

GlobalFoundries
Bear Case

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

  • BNP Paribas recently downgraded GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc., citing that key growth drivers are already priced into the stock, which may limit near-term upside potential despite recent positive news and could lead to a period of consolidation or decline in share price.
  • Insider selling activity has been consistent, with multiple insiders including Samak Azar and Pradheepa Raman selling shares in recent months under Rule 10b5-1 plans, which some investors may interpret as a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term trajectory or a desire to lock in gains.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, trading down from a 52-week high of $92.55 to the current price of $48.63, reflecting a sharp correction that may indicate broader market concerns about the semiconductor sector or specific challenges in the company's execution of its expansion plans.
  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. faces a bottleneck in its silicon photonics expansion due to equipment lead times, with capacity utilization in Singapore already topping 90%, which could constrain revenue growth in this high-demand area and limit the company's ability to capitalize on emerging technology trends.
  • The company's beta of 1.77 indicates higher volatility than the overall market, meaning investors may experience larger price swings in both directions, which could be challenging for those with lower risk tolerance or shorter investment horizons.

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 $74.63, with a high forecast of $140.00 and a low forecast of $37.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GlobalFoundries in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 55.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like GlobalFoundries more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for GlobalFoundries is 2.30 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 10/5/2026.
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