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Tesco (TSCDY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$18.70 -0.14 (-0.74%)
As of 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
3

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Tesco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for TSCDY.

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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TSCDY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/3/25 to 10/3/26
1 Month Ago
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
3 Months Ago
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
1 Year Ago
10/3/24 to 10/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 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 RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

TSCDY 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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TSCDY 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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Tesco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTescoConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A167.49% Upside21.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/27/2026
Erste Group Bank AG logo
Erste Group Bank
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/6/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
5/5/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy
4/13/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
2/13/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
12/14/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
8/26/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
11/19/2024Initiated CoverageSector Perform
10/18/2024Initiated CoverageOutperform

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Should I Buy Tesco Stock? TSCDY 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 Friday, October 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Tesco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Tesco
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Tesco PLC:

  • Tesco PLC offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 4.12%, which is significantly higher than many other consumer staples stocks, providing a steady stream of cash flow for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $18.70, which is below its 52-week high of $20.54, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the company continues to execute its strategy and analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus rating.
  • Recent strategic moves, such as the £20 million investment in a venture capital fund to drive food innovation and the partnership with Impossible Foods to launch new plant-based products in UK supermarkets, demonstrate the company's commitment to modernizing its product offerings and capturing new market segments.
  • Short interest in Tesco PLC has decreased significantly, dropping 43.9% in September to 69,284 shares, which indicates that fewer investors are betting against the stock and can be a positive signal for future price stability and potential upward movement.
  • Analysts from major firms like UBS and J.P. Morgan have recently reiterated or issued Buy ratings on Tesco PLC, with UBS citing an impressive buyback pace and a 12-month price target of 545p, reflecting confidence in the company's financial health and growth prospects.

Tesco
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Tesco PLC for these reasons:

  • Competitive pressures are intensifying, as highlighted by Citi's negative view following Morrisons' strong quarterly results, which could erode Tesco PLC's market share and pricing power in the UK grocery sector.
  • Erste Group Bank downgraded Tesco PLC from a strong-buy to a hold rating and slightly reduced its FY2027 earnings per share estimate to $1.25, indicating concerns about the company's ability to maintain its previous growth trajectory and profitability.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.40 and current ratio of 0.60 suggest potential liquidity challenges, as it may struggle to meet short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • Tesco PLC's stock has experienced volatility, including a gap down of 1.18 on January 8, 2026, and a cross below its 50-day moving average on September 10, 2026, indicating periods of significant selling pressure and uncertainty in the market.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, while not extreme, combined with the competitive landscape and potential margin pressures, could limit its financial flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or respond to economic downturns.

TSCDY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesco in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TSCDY shares.

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

Over the previous 90 days, Tesco's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Tesco has been rated by research analysts at Erste Group Bank, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Tesco more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Tesco is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how TSCDY compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Tesco analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/27/2026.
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