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Inpex (IPXHY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$23.67 -0.16 (-0.69%)
As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
0

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Inpex in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating for IPXHY.

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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IPXHY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
1 Month Ago
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
3 Months Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
1 Year Ago
10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
N/A
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldN/A

IPXHY 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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IPXHY 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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Inpex Stock vs. The Competition

TypeInpexEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.44
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A48.45% Upside19.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/4/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
3/2/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
2/20/2026
Nomura logo
Nomura
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Inpex Stock? IPXHY 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Inpex pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Inpex
Bull Case

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

  • Inpex Co. recently raised its full-year profit forecast by up to 46% to a record 510 billion yen, driven by higher oil prices and strong output from its Ichthys LNG project in Australia, signaling robust operational performance and financial strength.
  • The company demonstrated strong profitability in its most recent quarterly results, reporting a net margin of 19.02% and a return on equity of 7.55%, indicating efficient capital usage and healthy earnings generation relative to its revenue base.
  • With a current stock price of $22.99 and a P/E ratio of 9.66, Inpex Co. offers a valuation that is significantly lower than many peers in the energy sector, potentially providing an attractive entry point for value-oriented investors seeking exposure to oil and gas resources.
  • The stock exhibits a low beta of 0.21, suggesting that Inpex Co. shares are less volatile than the broader market, which may appeal to investors looking to reduce portfolio risk while maintaining exposure to the energy industry.
  • Inpex Co. is diversifying its business model by engaging in hydrogen, ammonia, renewable energy, and carbon capture related businesses, positioning the company to benefit from the global transition toward cleaner energy sources and long-term sustainability trends.

Inpex
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently broke below its 50-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a short-term downtrend and potential weakness in investor sentiment, as seen in the price decline from $23.33 to $22.99.
  • Inpex Co. faces legal and regulatory challenges in Australia, where the environmental regulator has charged the company with under-reporting emissions from its Ichthys LNG plant, which could lead to fines, operational restrictions, or reputational damage.
  • The company has experienced labor disputes at its Ichthys LNG facility, including strikes by oil and gas workers and safety complaints filed by unions, which may disrupt production and increase operational costs in the near term.
  • Short interest in Inpex Co. has fluctuated significantly, with a recent increase of 129.7% in August, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock, which could create downward pressure on the share price if short sellers continue to add to their positions.
  • The company's reliance on commodity prices, particularly oil and natural gas, exposes it to significant market volatility and price fluctuations, which can impact earnings stability and make it difficult for investors to predict future performance.

IPXHY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Inpex in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" IPXHY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in IPXHY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

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

Analysts like Inpex less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Inpex is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.44. Learn more on how IPXHY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Inpex analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 6/4/2026.
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