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GlobalFoundries (GFS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$49.00 +1.95 (+4.14%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$49.08 +0.08 (+0.15%)
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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
51.66% 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 51.66% from the current price of $49.00.
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
9/27/25 to 9/27/26
1 Month Ago
8/28/25 to 8/28/26
3 Months Ago
6/29/25 to 6/29/26
1 Year Ago
9/27/24 to 9/27/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 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$74.32$75.11$73.29$44.31
Forecasted Upside51.66% Upside67.81% Upside-9.51% Downside24.49% 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 Upside51.66% Upside370.53% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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
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-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%
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

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 Wednesday, September 23, 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 recently expanded its multi-year manufacturing agreement with Marvell Technology to increase production capacity for silicon germanium (SiGe) technology at its Burlington, Vermont facility, positioning the company to benefit from rising demand for high-speed optical connectivity in AI data centers.
  • The company reported strong Q2 2026 financial results with earnings per share of $0.46, beating analyst consensus estimates of $0.43, and revenue of $1.79 billion, which exceeded expectations and represented a 5.8% year-over-year increase, demonstrating solid operational momentum.
  • GlobalFoundries is driving gross margin expansion through a richer revenue mix, manufacturing gains, and higher utilization rates, which can improve profitability and provide a buffer against potential pricing pressures in the semiconductor market.
  • Reports indicate that GlobalFoundries could operate a U.S. chip plant supported by a Japan-U.S. investment deal, which may improve its access to government-backed semiconductor spending and provide a strategic growth opportunity in the domestic manufacturing sector.
  • Unusually high options trading activity was observed with 12,944 call options purchased, a 78% increase over the average daily volume, suggesting that some traders are positioning for potential upside in the stock price.

GlobalFoundries
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $46.42 is significantly below the 52-week high of $92.55 and the consensus price target of $74.32, indicating that the stock has experienced a substantial decline and may face continued downward pressure.
  • Insider selling has been consistent, with director Samak Azar selling 335 shares on September 17, 2026, and other insiders like Pradheepa Raman and Michael James Hogan also reducing their positions in recent months, which could signal a lack of confidence from company leadership.
  • The U.S. government is preparing to offload over 9 million GlobalFoundries shares, which could increase the supply of shares in the market and potentially put downward pressure on the stock price.
  • GlobalFoundries has a high beta of 1.78, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings, which could be risky for investors with lower risk tolerance.
  • The company's dividend yield is only 1.00%, which is relatively low compared to other semiconductor companies, and the dividend payout ratio of 37.50% may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.

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 51.66% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, GlobalFoundries's stock had 1 upgrade 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 9/8/2026.
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