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Keyence (KYCCF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$499.95 +7.35 (+1.49%)
As of 09/3/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
2

Based on 3 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 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 1 has 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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 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

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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Keyence Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKeyenceIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A95.89% Upside13.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/28/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
5/19/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
5/12/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/9/2025DowngradeStrong-BuyHold

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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 Thursday, September 3, 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. has demonstrated strong momentum in the second half of 2026, with the stock price reaching a 52-week high of $581.60 in August and currently trading at $499.95, reflecting a significant recovery from its 52-week low of $316.20 and indicating sustained investor confidence in the company's performance.
  • Erste Group Bank has consistently raised its earnings per share estimates for Keyence Co. throughout 2026, most recently lifting its FY2027 EPS forecast to $14.67 and FY2028 to $16.23 in late August, which signals that analysts expect the company to continue generating robust profits and outperforming market expectations.
  • The company maintains a "Strong-Buy" rating from Erste Group Bank, a stance that has been reinforced by repeated upward revisions to financial forecasts, suggesting that professional investors view Keyence Co. as a compelling opportunity for capital appreciation in the industrial automation sector.
  • Keyence Co. benefits from a diversified product portfolio that includes high-demand factory automation solutions such as vision systems, laser displacement sensors, and safety products, which are critical for industries like automotive, semiconductors, and electronics, providing a stable revenue base amid global manufacturing trends.
  • Recent news highlights Keyence Co.'s strategic influence in the technology sector, including its significant 43.97% stake in Justsystems Corporation, which underscores the company's ability to leverage its market position to drive innovation and secure long-term growth opportunities in software and industrial integration.

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 in recent months, rising to 571,878 shares as of August 14, 2026, with a days-to-cover ratio of 131.68, indicating that a substantial portion of the float is being sold short, which can create downward pressure on the stock price if the short sellers are correct in their bearish outlook.
  • The stock has experienced notable volatility, including a gap down of $36.34 on September 3, 2026, and previous sharp declines in July and August, suggesting that the market is sensitive to economic uncertainties or sector-specific risks, which could lead to unpredictable price swings for investors.
  • Keyence Co. operates in the industrial machinery sector, which is highly cyclical and dependent on global manufacturing activity, meaning that any slowdown in industrial production or economic downturns could negatively impact demand for its sensors and automation solutions, posing a risk to future earnings stability.
  • The company's high beta of 1.32 indicates that its stock is more volatile than the overall market, which could result in larger losses during market downturns, making it a riskier investment for conservative investors who prefer stability and lower volatility in their portfolios.
  • Despite strong analyst ratings, the lack of a dividend yield and the absence of institutional ownership data in recent reports may limit the appeal for income-focused investors and suggest that the stock's value is heavily dependent on capital appreciation rather than steady cash flows, which could be a concern in a risk-averse market environment.

KYCCF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Keyence in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 1 buy rating 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.

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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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Keyence analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 5/28/2026.
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