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Fortescue (FSUGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$21.51 -0.49 (-2.23%)
As of 10/9/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
1
Buy
0

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

Consensus Price Target

$16.90
-21.43% Downside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortescue, the average price target is $16.90. The highest price target for FSUGY is $16.90, while the lowest price target for FSUGY is $16.90. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -21.43% from the current price of $21.51.
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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FSUGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/10/25 to 10/10/26
1 Month Ago
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
3 Months Ago
7/12/25 to 7/12/26
1 Year Ago
10/10/24 to 10/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$16.90$16.90$16.90N/A
Forecasted Upside-21.43% Downside-30.82% Downside-34.52% DownsideN/A
Consensus RatingSellReduceReduceHold

FSUGY 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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FSUGY 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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Fortescue Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortescueMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.33
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingSellModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-21.43% Downside154.18% Upside19.60% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
8/20/2026 UpgradeModerate Sell ➝ Hold
7/2/2026 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell$16.90-33.83%
8/26/2025 DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
7/24/2025 DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
4/29/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy Fortescue Stock? FSUGY 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 Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortescue pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortescue
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fortescue Metals Group Limited:

  • Fortescue Metals Group Limited offers a high dividend yield of 5.62%, which provides a significant income stream for investors seeking passive returns, a metric that represents the annual dividend payment relative to the current stock price.
  • The company is actively expanding its green energy capabilities, having committed $680 million to a Pilbara green energy expansion and fast-tracking an off-grid renewables project with up to 5 GWh of storage, which diversifies its revenue beyond traditional iron ore mining.
  • Fortescue Metals Group Limited has recently seen a decrease in short interest, with shares shorted dropping to 25,135 in August 2026 from 86,791 in July 2026, indicating that fewer investors are betting against the stock and potentially signaling improved market sentiment.
  • The stock is currently trading at $22.00, which is near its 52-week low of $21.85, potentially presenting a value opportunity for investors who believe the market has overreacted to recent price declines.
  • Fortescue Metals Group Limited is exploring for copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements, which positions the company to benefit from the growing demand for critical minerals used in electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

Fortescue
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fortescue Metals Group Limited for these reasons:

  • The consensus rating for Fortescue Metals Group Limited is Reduce, as of March 2026, suggesting that analysts generally believe the stock is overvalued or faces significant headwinds that outweigh potential benefits.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline, hitting a 52-week low of $21.85 and trading at $22.00 as of October 2026, down from a 52-week high of $33.44, indicating substantial downside risk and potential loss of investor confidence.
  • Fortescue Metals Group Limited faces geopolitical and trade risks, as evidenced by a July 2026 report that China restricted iron ore shipments, which directly impacts the company's primary market and revenue stream.
  • The company's P/E ratio is listed as 0.00, which may indicate that the company is not currently profitable or that earnings are negative, a key concern for investors seeking stable, profitable growth.
  • Fortescue Metals Group Limited has a low overall analysis score of 1 and a valuation score of 0, suggesting that quantitative models view the stock as unattractive based on current financial metrics and market conditions.

FSUGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortescue is $16.90, with a high forecast of $16.90 and a low forecast of $16.90.

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortescue in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "sell" FSUGY shares.

According to analysts, Fortescue's stock has a predicted downside of -21.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortescue's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

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

Analysts like Fortescue less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for Fortescue is Sell while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FSUGY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Fortescue analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/8/2026.
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