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Publicis Groupe (PUBGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$26.74 -0.05 (-0.17%)
As of 11:27 AM Eastern

Publicis Groupe - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
4

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Publicis Groupe in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for PUBGY.

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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PUBGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/8/25 to 10/8/26
1 Month Ago
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
3 Months Ago
7/10/25 to 7/10/26
1 Year Ago
10/8/24 to 10/8/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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 RatingStrong BuyStrong BuyStrong BuyBuy

PUBGY 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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PUBGY 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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Publicis Groupe Stock vs. The Competition

TypePublicis GroupeCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.60
2.07
2.52
Consensus RatingStrong BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A170.76% Upside20.46% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
0 Results
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/9/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong-Buy
6/3/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/4/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/12/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/15/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
12/11/2024 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight

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Should I Buy Publicis Groupe Stock? PUBGY 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Publicis Groupe pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Publicis Groupe
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Publicis Groupe S.A.:

  • Publicis Groupe S.A. recently secured a significant global media contract with PepsiCo, which was awarded without a competitive pitch, signaling strong client confidence and potentially boosting future revenue streams.
  • The company successfully priced a EUR 500 million bond issue in September 2026, demonstrating financial stability and access to capital markets which can support ongoing business operations and growth initiatives.
  • Publicis Groupe S.A. reported strong first-half 2026 performance, with revenue growth helping the stock hold near recent highs and maintain a positive trajectory despite broader market fluctuations.
  • The stock currently trades at $26.56, which is below its 52-week high of $30.57, potentially offering an entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's recent momentum and strong client wins.
  • Publicis Groupe S.A. continues to expand its leadership and strategic capabilities, such as appointing new strategy leaders in Hong Kong and promoting key personnel in people and culture, which supports long-term organizational strength.

Publicis Groupe
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Publicis Groupe S.A. for these reasons:

  • Short interest in Publicis Groupe S.A. increased significantly in August 2026, rising 138.5% to 1,594,914 shares, indicating that a notable portion of traders are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The stock crossed below its 50-day moving average in September 2026, a technical indicator that often suggests a short-term downtrend or weakening momentum in the share price.
  • Publicis Groupe S.A. experienced a gap down in early September 2026, dropping from a previous close of $29.49 to $28.00, which may reflect negative market sentiment or unexpected negative news affecting investor confidence.
  • The company's P/E ratio is listed as 0.00 in current data, which may indicate accounting complexities or a lack of clear earnings visibility that could deter value-focused investors seeking traditional valuation metrics.
  • Despite recent wins, the stock has shown volatility with multiple gap downs and percent declines in early 2026, suggesting that the investment may carry higher short-term risk compared to more stable peers.

PUBGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Publicis Groupe in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" PUBGY shares.

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

Analysts like Publicis Groupe more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Publicis Groupe is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PUBGY compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Publicis Groupe analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 6/9/2026.
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