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Constellation Software (CNSWF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$2,020.00 -30.29 (-1.48%)
As of 03:16 PM Eastern

Constellation Software - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
7

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Constellation Software in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for CNSWF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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CNSWF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
1 Month Ago
8/17/25 to 8/17/26
3 Months Ago
6/18/25 to 6/18/26
1 Year Ago
9/16/24 to 9/16/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

CNSWF 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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CNSWF 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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Constellation Software Stock vs. The Competition

TypeConstellation SoftwareTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A425.67% Upside17.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/13/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/29/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/27/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
5/14/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/14/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/13/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/30/2025 UpgradeModerate Buy
11/21/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Constellation Software Stock? CNSWF 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, September 13, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Constellation Software pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Constellation Software
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Constellation Software Inc.:

  • Constellation Software Inc. recently demonstrated strong earnings performance by reporting second-quarter earnings per share of $28.70, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $27.81 by $0.89, indicating that the company is generating higher profits than expected from its vertical market software acquisitions.
  • The company maintains a robust return on equity of 48.87%, a financial metric that measures how effectively management uses shareholder capital to generate profits, suggesting that Constellation Software Inc. is highly efficient at turning invested money into earnings for its investors.
  • With a current stock price of $2062.18, the shares are trading significantly below the 52-week high of $3294.90, which may present a valuation opportunity for investors looking to enter the position at a discount relative to recent peaks.
  • Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Buy" from eight ratings firms, including recent "outperform" and "buy" recommendations from major institutions like BMO Capital Markets and TD Securities, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term growth strategy.
  • The company's business model focuses on acquiring established software businesses that serve specific industry niches, providing a diversified revenue stream across sectors such as healthcare, education, and government, which helps mitigate risk associated with any single industry downturn.

Constellation Software
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Constellation Software Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent trading activity has shown volatility, with the stock falling 5.7% in a single session to $2050.00, and the current price of $2062.18 remains well below the 52-week high, indicating potential downward pressure or a lack of immediate momentum in the stock price.
  • Some analysts have expressed caution regarding the company's growth trajectory, with Zacks Research downgrading Constellation Software Inc. from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, suggesting that the current valuation may not fully reflect the risks associated with its acquisition-heavy strategy.
  • The company's revenue for the second quarter was $3.33 billion, which slightly missed the consensus estimate of $3.36 billion, indicating that while profits were strong, top-line growth may be facing headwinds or slower-than-expected expansion in certain markets.
  • Constellation Software Inc. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, meaning it has a significant amount of debt relative to its equity, which could limit its financial flexibility or increase interest expenses if interest rates remain elevated or if the company continues to make large acquisitions.
  • The stock has experienced a decline from its 52-week high of $3294.90 to the current level of $2062.18, representing a substantial drop in value over the past year, which may reflect broader market concerns about the software sector or specific challenges in the company's execution of its business plan.

CNSWF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Constellation Software in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" CNSWF shares.

According to analysts, Constellation Software's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Constellation Software's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Constellation Software has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Constellation Software analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/13/2026.
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