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Glencore (GLNCY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$13.59 +0.12 (+0.89%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
9

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Glencore in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GLNCY.

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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GLNCY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/11/25 to 11/11/26
1 Month Ago
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
3 Months Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Year Ago
11/11/24 to 11/11/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 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/A$9.30$9.30
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/A-38.08% Downside-3.43% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

GLNCY 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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GLNCY 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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Glencore Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlencoreMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.55
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A83.87% Upside13.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/22/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/5/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
9/25/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
9/3/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Strong Sell
8/24/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/12/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/9/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/7/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/2/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/16/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
12/17/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/22/2025 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/16/2024UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy

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Should I Buy Glencore Stock? GLNCY 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, November 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Glencore pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Glencore
Bull Case

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

  • Glencore plc shares are currently trading at $13.47, which is significantly below the 52-week high of $17.05 reached in September 2026, potentially offering a value entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's recent operational successes and strong analyst sentiment.
  • The company has received a wave of positive analyst actions recently, including upgrades to "Buy" from UBS and Goldman Sachs, and "Overweight" ratings from Morgan Stanley and Barclays, reflecting a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating that suggests strong institutional confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • Glencore plc is benefiting from a robust copper growth outlook, with JP Morgan forecasting over 30% growth in copper production between 2026 and 2031, which supports the company's long-term revenue potential and positions it well for the global electrification trend.
  • The company has strengthened its financial position and strategic partnerships by securing a $500 million commitment from the US Export-Import Bank to create a strategic critical minerals reserve, which enhances supply chain security and provides a stable revenue stream from government-backed initiatives.
  • Glencore plc has raised its marketing profit guidance, with Citi noting that the company now expects earnings before interest and tax from marketing to exceed $5 billion in 2026, indicating improved profitability in its trading division and better-than-expected commodity price realizations.

Glencore
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Glencore plc for these reasons:

  • Short interest in Glencore plc shares surged by 73.4% in October 2026, rising to 768,335 shares, which indicates a significant increase in bearish sentiment among traders who expect the stock price to decline in the near term.
  • The stock has experienced recent volatility and downward pressure, including a gap down in September 2026 and a decline in October, suggesting that the market may be pricing in risks related to commodity price fluctuations or operational challenges that could impact near-term earnings.
  • Glencore plc faces operational risks in its coal mining operations, as evidenced by the recent attack on its Cerrejon coal mine in Colombia, where explosives damaged the railway network and a train, potentially disrupting production and increasing security costs.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77 and current ratio of 1.06 suggest a moderate level of financial leverage, which could limit its flexibility to invest in new projects or weather economic downturns, especially if commodity prices decline or interest rates remain elevated.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts remain cautious, with Freedom Broker cutting its rating to "Strong Sell" in September 2026 and Zacks Research downgrading the stock to "Strong Sell" in late September, indicating that there is still significant disagreement among investors about the company's valuation and growth prospects.

GLNCY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Glencore in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GLNCY shares.

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

Over the previous 90 days, Glencore's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Glencore has been rated by research analysts at Freedom Broker, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, UBS Group, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Glencore more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Glencore is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how GLNCY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Glencore analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/22/2026.
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