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Keyence (KYCCF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$488.00 -2.01 (-0.41%)
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Keyence - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 4 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Keyence in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for KYCCF.

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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KYCCF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/24/25 to 9/24/26		1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26		3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26		1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 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 RatingBuyBuyModerate BuyHold

KYCCF 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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KYCCF Price Targets by Month

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Keyence Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKeyenceIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A101.82% Upside18.86% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/8/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/28/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
5/19/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
5/12/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
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 UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Keyence Stock? KYCCF 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, September 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Keyence pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Keyence
Bull Case

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

  • Keyence Co. is currently trading at $508.00, a price that reflects a significant recovery from its 52-week low of $316.20, indicating strong market confidence in the company's recent performance and future growth potential.
  • Erste Group Bank analyst H. Engel recently raised FY2028 earnings per share estimates to $16.75, up from a prior estimate of $16.23, signaling that institutional investors expect continued robust profitability and operational efficiency from the company.
  • The company maintains a "Strong-Buy" rating from Erste Group Bank, which reflects a high level of confidence in Keyence Co.'s ability to outperform its peers in the industrial machinery and automation sectors.
  • Keyence Co. benefits from a diversified product portfolio that includes advanced sensors, vision systems, and measurement tools, which are critical for industries such as automotive, semiconductors, and electronics, ensuring steady demand for its factory automation solutions.
  • Recent price movements show a pattern of positive momentum, with the stock hitting a 52-week high of $581.60 in August 2026, suggesting that the market is rewarding the company for its strong execution and strategic positioning in the global automation market.

Keyence
Bear Case

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

  • Short interest in Keyence Co. has increased significantly, with 438,603 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, representing a 23.3% decrease from the previous month but still indicating a notable level of bearish sentiment among traders who expect the stock to decline.
  • The stock has experienced several gap-down events in recent months, such as on September 17, 2026, where it dropped by $14.78, suggesting volatility and potential downside risk that could erode investor returns.
  • Keyence Co. has a beta of 1.32, which means it is more volatile than the overall market, exposing investors to greater price swings and potential losses during market downturns.
  • The company's dividend yield is 0.00%, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors who prefer stocks that provide regular cash distributions in addition to capital appreciation.
  • Despite its strong position in industrial automation, Keyence Co. faces competition from other global players, and any slowdown in capital expenditure by its customers in the automotive, semiconductor, and electronics sectors could negatively impact its sales and earnings growth.

KYCCF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Over the previous 90 days, Keyence's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Keyence has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Keyence more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Keyence is Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KYCCF compares to other companies.

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