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NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$225.07 +0.49 (+0.22%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$224.97 -0.10 (-0.04%)
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NVIDIA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
54

Based on 55 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NVIDIA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 55 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 50 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for NVDA.

Consensus Price Target

$324.14
44.02% Upside
According to the 55 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NVIDIA, the average price target is $324.14. The highest price target for NVDA is $515.00, while the lowest price target for NVDA is $218.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.02% from the current price of $225.07.
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
9/26/25 to 9/26/26
1 Month Ago
8/27/25 to 8/27/26
3 Months Ago
6/28/25 to 6/28/26
1 Year Ago
9/26/24 to 9/26/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
50 Buy rating(s)
50 Buy rating(s)
48 Buy rating(s)
36 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$324.14$313.07$303.84$209.82
Forecasted Upside44.02% Upside37.32% Upside57.81% Upside17.75% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyBuyBuy

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
3.05
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside44.02% Upside370.52% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/21/2026
Stacy Rasgon
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/21/2026
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Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/17/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $245.00+9.96%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/9/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Overweight$300.00+34.13%
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+31.32%
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$390.00+70.72%
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%
8/27/2026Set TargetOutperform$413.00 ➝ $465.00+121.79%
8/27/2026Set TargetStrong-Buy$352.00 ➝ $515.00+129.75%
8/27/2026Set TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $300.00+33.83%
8/27/2026Set TargetOverweight$288.00 ➝ $300.00+43.09%
8/27/2026Set TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $315.00+50.24%
8/27/2026Set Target$282.00 ➝ $315.00+50.24%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00 ➝ $315.00+50.24%
8/27/2026Set Target$400.00 ➝ $420.00+100.32%
8/27/2026Set TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $315.00+50.24%
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 Target$360.00 ➝ $365.00+66.39%
8/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$280.00 ➝ $320.00+40.69%
8/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $330.00+46.89%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$335.00+59.78%
8/27/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+43.09%
8/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $345.00+64.55%
8/27/2026Boost TargetBuy$307.00 ➝ $346.00+65.03%
8/26/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/26/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$330.00+53.67%
8/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$350.00+62.98%
8/20/2026Set TargetOutperform$340.00+56.79%
8/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$315.00+44.79%
7/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
6/24/2026 Lower Target$256.00 ➝ $218.00+9.92%
6/2/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/27/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$360.00 ➝ $425.00+102.58%
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5/22/2026 Boost TargetBuy$242.00 ➝ $315.00+43.50%
5/22/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$240.60 ➝ $268.30+22.23%
5/21/2026Set TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $500.00+123.74%
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/21/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$320.00 ➝ $350.00+56.62%
5/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$275.00+23.06%
5/21/2026 Lower Target$343.00 ➝ $340.00+54.89%
5/21/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $285.00+27.53%
5/21/2026 Boost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $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 Wednesday, September 23, 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 reported a significant beat in its most recent quarterly earnings, delivering $2.22 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $2.09, while revenue of $96.22 billion exceeded expectations of $92.27 billion, demonstrating strong execution and demand for its accelerated computing platforms.
  • The company's management has indicated that processor demand is so robust it could support a doubling of fiscal 2028 sales, although manufacturing capacity may limit this growth to roughly 70%, signaling a massive runway for future revenue expansion in the AI infrastructure sector.
  • With the current stock price at $225.51, NVidia trades at a P/E ratio of 28.51, which is relatively reasonable given its 105.9% year-over-year revenue growth and a PEG ratio of 1.76, suggesting that the valuation is supported by high growth rates rather than speculative hype.
  • NVidia is expanding its ecosystem beyond traditional AI chips by selecting IonQ’s Superion 256 quantum system for its Accelerated Quantum Research Center, which will connect with the GB200 NVL72 platform through NVQLink, positioning the company to benefit from the emerging quantum computing market.
  • Super Micro has begun shipping NVidia Vera Rubin NVL72 systems, signaling progress in next-generation customer deployments and confirming that the production ramp for the company's latest hardware is moving forward as planned to meet industry demand.

NVIDIA
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider selling activity has been notable, with EVP Timothy Teter selling 30,460 shares and CFO Colette Kress selling 34,918 shares in late September 2026, which may signal that executives are taking advantage of the current high valuation to reduce their personal exposure.
  • NVidia carries a high beta of 2.22, meaning the stock is significantly more volatile than the broader market, and recent declines in Treasury yields have already weighed on technology stocks, exposing investors to sharp price swings during periods of macroeconomic uncertainty.
  • Despite strong demand, manufacturing capacity may limit growth to roughly 70% of the potential doubling of sales, indicating that supply chain constraints could prevent the company from fully capturing the available market opportunity in the near term.
  • The company faces potential regulatory and geopolitical risks, as evidenced by the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting which could impact trade policies, and NVidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that AI firms should not receive regulatory waivers, suggesting a more stringent legal environment for the industry.
  • Short interest in NVidia remains elevated with approximately 298 million shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, and while the month-to-month change was a slight increase of 4.32%, the persistent short interest indicates that a significant portion of the market remains skeptical about the sustainability of the stock's recent gains.

NVDA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 55 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NVIDIA is $324.14, with a high forecast of $515.00 and a low forecast of $218.00.

55 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NVIDIA in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 50 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" NVDA shares.

According to analysts, NVIDIA's stock has a predicted upside of 44.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NVIDIA's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like NVIDIA more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for NVIDIA is 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 9/21/2026.
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