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STMicroelectronics (STM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$52.23 +0.95 (+1.85%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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
45.83% 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 45.83% from the current price of $52.23.
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
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 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)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$76.17$71.65$57.81$32.64
Forecasted Upside45.83% Upside27.73% Upside-22.78% Downside21.71% 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
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside45.83% Upside411.35% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
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
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
8/3/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
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%
6/10/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$100.00+36.33%
4/24/2026 Set Target$90.00+81.05%
9/4/2025 UpgradeNeutralOutperform$31.00+19.88%
7/2/2025 UpgradeOutperform
4/28/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/19/2025UpgradeHoldBuy
2/5/2025DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform$33.00 ➝ $26.00+16.31%
12/9/2024 Reiterated RatingOverweightNeutral

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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 Saturday, September 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 recently launched the HELIX Corporate Lab in Singapore with the National University of Singapore, a four-year initiative focused on low-power edge AI for robots, humanoids, and drones. This strategic move positions the company to capture growth in the rapidly expanding physical AI and robotics sectors, leveraging its P18 FD-SOI technology to provide specialized hardware for next-generation industrial applications.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.31, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.05. This beat, combined with revenue of $3.49 billion that surpassed expectations, signals improving operational efficiency and demand for its semiconductor products, supporting a positive outlook for future earnings.
  • Analyst sentiment has shifted positively, with the stock currently holding a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average price target of $76.17. This target represents significant upside potential from the current stock price of $52.23, reflecting institutional confidence in the company's recovery and its strategic positioning in automotive and industrial markets.
  • Institutional interest in the stock has increased, evidenced by Situational Awareness LP acquiring a new position of 7,802,700 shares valued at approximately $584 million in the second quarter. This substantial investment, which now constitutes about 3% of the fund's portfolio, indicates that major institutional investors are recognizing the long-term value and growth potential of STMicroelectronics.
  • STMicroelectronics is actively executing its common share repurchase program, with recent disclosures confirming ongoing buybacks. This corporate action reduces the number of outstanding shares, which can increase earnings per share and signal management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value, providing a potential floor for the stock price.

STMicroelectronics
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 102.41, which is significantly higher than typical semiconductor industry averages. This high valuation suggests that the market is pricing in substantial future growth that may not materialize, making the stock vulnerable to sharp corrections if earnings growth slows or disappoints.
  • STMicroelectronics exhibits high volatility with a beta of 1.93, meaning the stock is nearly twice as volatile as the overall market. This elevated risk profile can lead to significant price swings, as seen in the stock's 52-week range from $21.11 to $81.42, which may be unsuitable for risk-averse investors seeking stable returns.
  • Short interest in the stock has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 13,406,348 in the most recent reporting period. This growing short position indicates that some market participants are betting against the stock's performance, which could create downward pressure on the price and increase volatility during market downturns.
  • The company's dividend yield is only 0.60%, which is relatively low for an established semiconductor firm. This limited income component may be unattractive to income-focused investors who prefer higher yields, especially when compared to other industrial or technology stocks that offer more substantial dividend payouts.
  • STMicroelectronics faces intense competition in the automotive and industrial semiconductor markets, where rivals are aggressively investing in advanced technologies and capacity. This competitive pressure could erode market share and margins, particularly as the company navigates the transition to new product cycles and emerging AI-driven applications.

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 year. 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 45.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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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