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NU (NU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$12.74 -0.36 (-2.75%)
Closing price 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern
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$12.45 -0.29 (-2.28%)
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NU - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
6

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for NU in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for NU.

Consensus Price Target

$15.13
18.79% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for NU, the average price target is $15.13. The highest price target for NU is $19.00, while the lowest price target for NU is $11.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.79% from the current price of $12.74.
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NU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/21/24 to 5/21/25
1 Month Ago
4/21/24 to 4/21/25
3 Months Ago
2/21/24 to 2/20/25
1 Year Ago
5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$15.13$15.36$15.80$10.74
Forecasted Upside18.79% Upside43.64% Upside18.57% Upside-10.74% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

NU 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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NU Price Targets by Month

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NU Stock vs. The Competition

TypeNUFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.79% Upside26.40% Upside13.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/14/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
James Friedman
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Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$14.00 ➝ $15.00+10.57%
4/25/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
John Coffey
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$15.00 ➝ $16.00+36.17%
4/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Domingos Falavina
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$14.00 ➝ $13.00+34.09%
2/18/2025UBS Group
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Thiago Batista
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.50 ➝ $15.00+10.33%
12/2/2024Citigroup
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G. Gusan
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$14.60 ➝ $11.00-12.21%
11/14/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$17.00 ➝ $19.00+32.68%
11/14/2024Itau BBA Securities
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
11/14/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$15.00 ➝ $17.00+8.70%
9/12/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.80 ➝ $15.00+3.88%
6/24/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$10.80 ➝ $15.20+29.47%
10/18/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$11.00+39.59%
10/5/2023New Street Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$8.25 ➝ $8.10+15.22%

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Should I Buy NU Stock? NU 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 Sunday, May 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these NU pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

NU
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Nu Holdings Ltd.:

  • The current stock price is around $12.84, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the fintech sector.
  • Recent institutional interest has surged, with Centiva Capital LP increasing its holdings by over 532%, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have given Nu Holdings Ltd. an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with several firms raising their price targets, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk compared to peers.
  • Nu Holdings Ltd. has seen significant trading volume, reflecting active investor interest and liquidity in the stock, which can be beneficial for trading strategies.

NU
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Nu Holdings Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has issued a sell rating, highlighting potential concerns about the stock's valuation and future performance.
  • BNP Paribas recently reduced its holdings by over 30%, which may signal a lack of confidence from some institutional investors.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a one-year high of $16.15 and a low of $9.01, indicating potential risks for investors seeking stability.
  • While the company has a strong market presence, competition in the fintech space is intensifying, which could impact future growth prospects.
  • The current market conditions may lead to fluctuations in stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the short term.

NU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for NU is $15.13, with a high forecast of $19.00 and a low forecast of $11.00.

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NU in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NU shares.

According to analysts, NU's stock has a predicted upside of 18.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, NU's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

NU has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Susquehanna in the past 90 days.

Analysts like NU less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for NU is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how NU compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:NU) was last updated on 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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