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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$162.85 -3.34 (-2.01%)
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NVIDIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
13
Buy
43

Based on 56 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NVIDIA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 56 analysts, 13 have given a hold rating, 38 have given a buy rating, and 5 have given a strong buy rating for NVDA.

Consensus Price Target

$277.89
70.64% Upside
According to the 56 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NVIDIA, the average price target is $277.89. The highest price target for NVDA is $515.00, while the lowest price target for NVDA is $170.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 70.64% from the current price of $162.85.
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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NVDA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
38 Buy rating(s)
50 Buy rating(s)
48 Buy rating(s)
38 Buy rating(s)
Hold
13 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$277.89$321.47$305.94$237.74
Forecasted Upside70.64% Upside45.26% Upside35.88% Upside27.23% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyBuyBuy

NVDA 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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NVDA 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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NVIDIA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNVIDIATechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.22
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside71.38% Upside71.62% Upside13.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/13/2026
Kevin Cassidy
Kevin Cassidy
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$390.00 ➝ $300.00+84.22%
11/13/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
2 of 5 stars
Frank Lee
5 of 5 stars
DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$170.00+6.30%
11/13/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Tom O'Malley
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $210.00+31.28%
11/12/2026Set Target$335.00+105.71%
11/12/2026Set TargetOutperform$345.00+108.19%
11/12/2026Set Target$225.00+35.78%
11/12/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
11/12/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/12/2026Set TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $205.00+18.00%
11/12/2026Set TargetOutperform ➝ Market Perform$400.00 ➝ $200.00+15.12%
11/12/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$346.00 ➝ $174.00+5.91%
11/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $200.00+20.75%
11/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $280.00+69.65%
11/12/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$180.00+9.26%
11/12/2026Lower TargetOutperform$340.00 ➝ $240.00+45.12%
11/12/2026Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $200.00+21.85%
11/12/2026Lower TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $250.00+43.90%
11/12/2026DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
11/12/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
11/12/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$315.00 ➝ $185.00+6.49%
11/11/2026UpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy
11/11/2026Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Hold
11/11/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Positive$186.00+5.63%
11/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$300.00+77.59%
11/11/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$500.00 ➝ $200.00+18.39%
11/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $285.00+69.31%
11/10/2026Lower TargetOverweight$315.00 ➝ $300.00+67.91%
11/9/2026Set Target$250.00+39.92%
11/9/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
11/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+60.74%
11/2/2026 DowngradeBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B)
10/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
10/6/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$300.00+25.40%
10/5/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$345.00+45.65%
9/21/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/17/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $245.00+9.96%
9/9/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Overweight$300.00+34.13%
8/31/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$319.00 ➝ $330.00+50.43%
8/31/2026 Boost TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $300.00+36.76%
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8/27/2026 Boost Target$295.00 ➝ $330.00+50.43%
8/27/2026 Boost Target$300.00 ➝ $325.00+48.15%
8/27/2026 Boost Target$335.00 ➝ $345.00+57.27%
8/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$280.00 ➝ $320.00+40.69%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$335.00+59.78%
8/26/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
6/24/2026 Lower Target$256.00 ➝ $218.00+9.92%
5/27/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$360.00 ➝ $425.00+102.58%
5/22/2026 Boost TargetBuy$242.00 ➝ $315.00+43.50%
5/22/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$240.60 ➝ $268.30+22.23%
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$275.00+23.06%
5/21/2026 Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $270.00+20.82%
5/12/2026 Reiterated RatingPositive$250.00 ➝ $275.00+25.32%
4/15/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
2/26/2026 Set Target$218.00+16.45%
12/29/2025 UpgradeOutperform
11/25/2025 Boost TargetBuy$244.00 ➝ $261.00+42.97%
11/3/2025Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $350.00+72.87%
10/22/2025 Reiterated RatingPositive
5/29/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy NVIDIA Stock? NVDA 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, November 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these NVIDIA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NVIDIA
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in NVidia:

  • NVidia shares are currently trading at $166.19, which represents a significant discount to the consensus price target of $283.63 held by analysts who maintain a Moderate Buy rating. This valuation gap suggests that the market may be overreacting to recent negative headlines, potentially offering an entry point for investors who believe the company's long-term fundamentals remain intact despite short-term volatility.
  • The company demonstrated exceptional financial performance in its most recent reported quarter, generating $96.22 billion in revenue, which exceeded analyst expectations of $92.27 billion. This revenue figure represents a 105.9% year-over-year increase, indicating that demand for NVidia's accelerated computing platforms and data center solutions continues to grow rapidly, supporting the argument that the core business engine is still accelerating.
  • NVidia has initiated a massive $150 billion share buyback program, which authorizes the company to repurchase up to 2.8% of its outstanding stock. Such a large-scale repurchase is typically a signal that management believes the shares are undervalued, and it can help support the stock price by reducing the number of shares available in the market, thereby potentially increasing earnings per share for remaining holders.
  • Institutional investors continue to show confidence in the company, with major firms like State Street Corp and Bank of America Corp increasing their stakes in the recent quarters. For instance, State Street Corp boosted its position by 1.5% in the third quarter, holding over 1 billion shares. This sustained institutional accumulation suggests that large-scale investors view NVidia as a core holding despite recent leadership changes.
  • The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14 and a high current ratio of 4.59. These metrics indicate that NVidia has ample liquidity and minimal leverage, providing a financial cushion that allows it to navigate market uncertainties and continue investing in research and development without facing immediate solvency risks.

NVIDIA
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in NVidia for these reasons:

  • The abrupt resignation of co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang has created significant leadership uncertainty, with the company currently relying on interim CEO Colette Kress. This sudden change in top management, coupled with reports of governance and national-security scrutiny, has intensified key-person risk concerns and may disrupt the strategic direction that has driven the company's success in the AI sector.
  • NVidia is facing a securities class action lawsuit, with a deadline of January 8, 2027, for investors who suffered losses during the class period from October 9, 2025, to November 8, 2026. Legal proceedings of this nature can result in substantial financial liabilities, legal fees, and reputational damage, which could negatively impact the company's future earnings and stock price.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and a sharp decline, trading as low as $148.80 recently and falling 4.3% in a single session following analyst downgrades. This high beta of 2.21 indicates that NVidia is more volatile than the broader market, meaning investors may face larger price swings and higher risk of capital loss compared to less volatile stocks.
  • Insider selling has been prominent, with corporate insiders selling 1,766,118 shares valued at approximately $399 million in the last quarter. Notable sales include Director Mark Stevens selling over 622,000 shares and CFO Colette Kress selling 34,918 shares. While some sales may be planned, the volume of insider selling can be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside by those with the most knowledge of the company.
  • The company faces increasing competition and regulatory headwinds, including new export-control rules that threaten the broader semiconductor sector. Additionally, the departure of Jensen Huang, who was a powerful backer in Washington for less regulation and open chip sales, may weaken NVidia's political influence and ability to navigate complex international trade policies, potentially impacting its global market access.

NVDA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 56 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NVIDIA is $277.89, with a high forecast of $515.00 and a low forecast of $170.00.

56 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NVIDIA in the last year. There are currently 13 hold ratings, 38 buy ratings and 5 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NVDA shares.

According to analysts, NVIDIA's stock has a predicted upside of 70.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NVIDIA's stock had 13 downgrades and 5 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like NVIDIA more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for NVIDIA is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how NVDA compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for NVIDIA analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/13/2026.
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