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Blue Owl Capital (OWL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$10.10 +0.04 (+0.40%)
As of 05/26/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Blue Owl Capital - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
8

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Blue Owl Capital in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for OWL.

Consensus Price Target

$14.04
38.97% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Blue Owl Capital, the average price target is $14.04. The highest price target for OWL is $21.00, while the lowest price target for OWL is $9.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.97% from the current price of $10.10.
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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OWL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
1 Month Ago
4/27/25 to 4/27/26
3 Months Ago
2/26/25 to 2/26/26
1 Year Ago
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$14.04$15.84$18.69$23.40
Forecasted Upside38.97% Upside77.72% Upside66.70% Upside25.15% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

OWL 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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OWL 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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Blue Owl Capital Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBlue Owl CapitalFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.53
2.31
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside38.97% Upside26.71% Upside15.00% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/18/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Bill Katz
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$14.00+45.38%
5/1/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
Benjamin Budish
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetEqual Weight$9.00 ➝ $10.00+2.72%
5/1/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Michael Brown
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$9.00 ➝ $9.50-4.74%
4/29/2026Lower TargetNeutral$19.00 ➝ $10.50+18.30%
4/22/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$23.00 ➝ $21.00+112.90%
4/13/2026Lower TargetOutperform$17.00 ➝ $16.00+89.51%
4/7/2026Lower TargetNeutral$14.00 ➝ $9.00+6.57%
4/7/2026Lower TargetOverweight$15.00 ➝ $12.50+47.67%
3/24/2026Lower TargetOutperform$15.00 ➝ $11.00+23.11%
2/24/2026DowngradeBuyHold$15.00 ➝ $10.00-4.17%
2/19/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy
2/6/2026Set Target$14.00+13.77%
1/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/27/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
1/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
1/7/2026 Set Target$20.00+29.33%
5/23/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$20.00 ➝ $21.00+14.99%
5/20/2025UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$20.00 ➝ $23.00+18.62%
3/27/2025UpgradeModerate Buy

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Should I Buy Blue Owl Capital Stock? OWL 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, May 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Blue Owl Capital pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Blue Owl Capital
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Blue Owl Capital Inc.:

  • The company recently reported earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Blue Owl Capital Inc. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 8.7%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, suggesting positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $15.13, which is seen as an attractive entry point given the company's growth prospects.
  • Blue Owl Capital Inc. focuses on private credit and direct lending, sectors that are currently experiencing increased demand, positioning the company well for future success.

Blue Owl Capital
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Blue Owl Capital Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent analyst reports have shown skepticism regarding the sustainability of private-credit growth, which could limit the company's upside potential.
  • There are ongoing legal challenges, including a stockholder suit alleging excessive fees, which could pose reputational risks and impact investor confidence.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets for the stock, indicating a lack of confidence in short-term performance.
  • The company's high dividend payout ratio suggests that it may be returning more capital to shareholders than it can sustainably generate, raising concerns about future dividend payments.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could adversely affect the performance of alternative asset managers like Blue Owl Capital Inc., making it a riskier investment choice.

OWL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Blue Owl Capital is $14.04, with a high forecast of $21.00 and a low forecast of $9.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Blue Owl Capital in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" OWL shares.

According to analysts, Blue Owl Capital's stock has a predicted upside of 38.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Blue Owl Capital has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citizens Jmp, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Blue Owl Capital more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Blue Owl Capital is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how OWL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:OWL) was last updated on 5/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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