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Denso (DNZOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$11.49 -0.19 (-1.63%)
As of 10:30 AM Eastern

Denso - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Denso in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 2 have given a hold rating for DNZOY.

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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DNZOY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/7/25 to 10/7/26
1 Month Ago
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
3 Months Ago
7/9/25 to 7/9/26
1 Year Ago
10/7/24 to 10/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 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 RatingReduceReduceHoldHold

DNZOY 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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DNZOY Price Targets by Month

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Denso Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDensoConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.67
2.19
2.52
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A250.25% Upside20.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/12/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
5/13/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/7/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Neutral
8/21/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2025UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Denso Stock? DNZOY 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, October 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Denso pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Denso
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in DENSO Co.:

  • DENSO Co. recently demonstrated strong top-line performance, reporting revenue of $12.01 billion for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $11.42 billion. This indicates that the company is successfully driving sales growth, likely supported by its diverse portfolio of automotive parts, including air-conditioning systems and power-train systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
  • The stock currently trades at $11.68, which is near its 52-week low of $11.18, offering a potential entry point for value-oriented investors. With a P/E ratio of 11.34, the valuation appears reasonable relative to the company's earnings power, especially considering the recent revenue beats.
  • DENSO Co. offers a dividend yield of 2.28%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This is particularly attractive given the company's established position in the automotive components industry and its history of consistent operations since its incorporation in 1949.
  • The company has been expanding its presence in high-growth sectors such as agricultural solutions and industrial systems, including the Profarm Controller for greenhouse climate control. This diversification beyond traditional automotive parts may provide new revenue streams and reduce reliance on the cyclical auto market.
  • Recent analyst actions, such as Macquarie sticking to its Buy rating and Mito Securities remaining a Buy, suggest that some institutional investors still see value in the stock despite mixed signals from other firms. This divergence in opinion can create opportunities for investors who align with the bullish thesis.

Denso
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in DENSO Co. for these reasons:

  • DENSO Co. missed its earnings per share (EPS) estimate in the most recent quarter, reporting $0.16 compared to the consensus of $0.1954. This miss, combined with a net margin of 5.59%, suggests that the company may be facing margin pressures or higher costs that are eroding profitability despite strong revenue.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and downward pressure, crossing below its 200-day moving average in August 2026 and hitting a 52-week low in June 2026. This technical weakness indicates a bearish trend that could continue, especially with a beta of 0.95, meaning it moves closely with the broader market but has recently underperformed.
  • Several major financial institutions have recently downgraded or maintained cautious stances on the stock. For example, Zacks Research downgraded DENSO Co. from "hold" to "strong sell" in August 2026, and Citigroup Inc. downgraded it from "strong-buy" to "hold" in May 2026. These actions reflect growing concerns about the company's future earnings prospects.
  • Short interest in DENSO Co. has been volatile, with significant increases and decreases in recent months. For instance, short interest surged by 319.8% in June 2026, indicating that some traders are betting against the stock. Although it has decreased since, the high levels of short interest can create selling pressure and volatility.
  • The company's return on equity (ROE) of 7.71% in the latest quarter is relatively low, suggesting that it may not be generating high returns on the capital invested by shareholders. This could be a concern for growth-oriented investors who seek higher profitability metrics.

DNZOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Denso in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" DNZOY shares.

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

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

Denso has been rated by research analysts at Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Denso less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Denso is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DNZOY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Denso analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/12/2026.
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