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Murata Manufacturing (MRAAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$22.29 -0.18 (-0.80%)
As of 09/3/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

Murata Manufacturing - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
1

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

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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MRAAY 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)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
N/A
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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 RatingBuyBuyHoldN/A

MRAAY 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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MRAAY Price Targets by Month

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Murata Manufacturing Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMurata ManufacturingTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A400.63% Upside13.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/29/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/27/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Murata Manufacturing Stock? MRAAY 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 Murata Manufacturing pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Murata Manufacturing
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.:

  • Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently demonstrated strong fundamental performance by beating analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $0.14 against a consensus estimate of $0.12 and generating revenue of $3.15 billion compared to the expected $2.97 billion, which signals robust operational efficiency and demand for its electronic components.
  • The company issued significantly optimistic full-year 2026 guidance, projecting earnings per share of $0.583 and revenue of $13.2 billion, both of which substantially exceed the current consensus estimates of $0.370 and $11.4 billion respectively, suggesting that management expects a strong acceleration in growth for the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • Wall Street sentiment has turned positive, with Citigroup upgrading the stock from a hold to a strong-buy rating in late June, contributing to a current consensus rating of Buy that reflects increased institutional confidence in the company's future trajectory and valuation potential.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's strategic positioning in high-growth sectors, as Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a leading global supplier of multilayer ceramic capacitors and RF modules that are essential for emerging technologies such as AI hardware, IoT, and advanced automotive electronics, providing a durable revenue stream from critical infrastructure components.
  • The stock offers a modest income stream with a dividend yield of 0.58%, providing a small but steady return for investors who hold the position while they wait for potential capital appreciation driven by the company's strong earnings momentum and favorable analyst outlook.

Murata Manufacturing
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading at $22.29, which is significantly below its 50-day simple moving average of $28.04, indicating that the recent price action has been weak and the stock is in a short-term downtrend despite the positive earnings news.
  • Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.43, which is a high valuation multiple that leaves little room for error if future earnings growth does not materialize as aggressively as the company's optimistic guidance suggests, making the stock vulnerable to sharp corrections.
  • Short interest in the stock increased by 52.4% in July, rising to 170,160 shares, which indicates that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price, potentially signaling skepticism about the sustainability of its recent rally or concerns about its high valuation.
  • The stock has experienced significant volatility and a sharp decline from its 52-week high of $38.72 to its current level of $22.29, reflecting a loss of nearly 43% in value over the past year, which poses a substantial risk of capital loss for investors who bought at higher prices.
  • Institutional investors are showing signs of reducing their exposure, as Madison Asset Management LLC cut its position in Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. by 32.0% in the second quarter, selling 60,420 shares, which may indicate a lack of long-term conviction among major holders despite the company's strong earnings.

MRAAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

Analysts like Murata Manufacturing more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Murata Manufacturing is Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MRAAY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Murata Manufacturing analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 6/29/2026.
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