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STMicroelectronics (STM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$52.72 -3.46 (-6.15%)
Closing price 10/8/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$52.82 +0.10 (+0.19%)
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STMicroelectronics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
7

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for STMicroelectronics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for STM.

Consensus Price Target

$76.17
44.47% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for STMicroelectronics, the average price target is $76.17. The highest price target for STM is $100.00, while the lowest price target for STM is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.47% from the current price of $52.72.
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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STM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$76.17$76.17$64.39$32.64
Forecasted Upside44.47% Upside47.83% Upside-9.88% Downside13.78% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

STM 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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STM 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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STMicroelectronics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSTMicroelectronicsTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.58
2.24
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside44.47% Upside638.41% Upside19.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Neutral News
Neutral News
Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/2/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
8/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
8/3/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/27/2026Lower TargetNeutral$67.50 ➝ $60.50+17.73%
7/24/2026Set Target$60.00+16.24%
7/24/2026Lower TargetOutperform$84.00 ➝ $80.00+50.20%
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$70.00+26.56%
7/21/2026Boost TargetPositive$60.00 ➝ $75.00+16.24%
7/13/2026Reiterated RatingHold
6/30/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/11/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/10/2026 Set Target$100.00+36.33%
6/10/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$100.00+36.33%
4/24/2026 Set Target$90.00+81.05%
9/4/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$31.00+19.88%
7/2/2025 UpgradeOutperform
4/28/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/19/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/5/2025DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$33.00 ➝ $26.00+16.31%
12/9/2024 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy STMicroelectronics Stock? STM 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 Monday, October 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these STMicroelectronics pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

STMicroelectronics
Bull Case

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

  • STMicroelectronics is currently trading at $57.68, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $76.17 set by twelve brokerages, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who align with the "Moderate Buy" consensus rating.
  • The company recently beat earnings expectations, reporting $0.31 in earnings per share for the quarter against a consensus estimate of $0.26, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $3.49 billion in sales compared to the expected $3.46 billion, indicating strong operational performance.
  • STMicroelectronics is positioned to benefit from the growing demand for AI and robotics, as highlighted by recent news regarding its role in powering the next era of physical intelligence and its inclusion in lists of top AI stocks by prominent investors like Stanley Druckenmiller.
  • Institutional interest in the stock is increasing, with new investments from firms like Silverleafe Capital Partners and Confluence Investment Management in the third quarter, and a significant new position acquired by Situational Awareness LP in the second quarter, signaling confidence from major market players.
  • The company is strengthening its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, such as the planned purchase of NXP's MEMS sensors business, which will enhance its capabilities in the high-growth sensor market and support its leadership in automotive and industrial applications.

STMicroelectronics
Bear Case

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

  • STMicroelectronics carries a high price-to-earnings ratio of 113.10, which is significantly elevated compared to many peers, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings power and leaving little margin for error if growth slows.
  • The stock exhibits high volatility with a beta of 1.96, meaning it is nearly twice as volatile as the overall market, which can lead to significant price swings and increased risk for investors seeking stability.
  • Short interest in the stock has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to 14.5 million in the most recent reporting period, indicating that a notable portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Despite recent positive news, the stock has experienced significant price declines in the past, including a gap down of 11.37% in July 2026, highlighting the potential for sharp corrections and the risks associated with its high-beta nature.
  • Some analysts have recently downgraded their outlook, with Goldman Sachs cutting its price target to $60.50 and Zacks Research lowering its rating to "hold," reflecting concerns about the company's valuation and future growth prospects.

STM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for STMicroelectronics is $76.17, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for STMicroelectronics in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STM shares.

According to analysts, STMicroelectronics's stock has a predicted upside of 44.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, STMicroelectronics's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

STMicroelectronics has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Craig Hallum, Mizuho, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for STMicroelectronics analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/2/2026.
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