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Volkswagen (VWAGY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$9.34 -0.02 (-0.21%)
As of 09/11/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
3

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Volkswagen in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VWAGY.

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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VWAGY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/13/25 to 9/13/26
1 Month Ago
8/14/25 to 8/14/26
3 Months Ago
6/15/25 to 6/15/26
1 Year Ago
9/13/24 to 9/13/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 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 BuyHold

VWAGY 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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VWAGY Price Targets by Month

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Volkswagen Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVolkswagenConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A187.59% Upside16.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/8/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/27/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/7/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
1/13/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
11/23/2025 Initiated CoverageNeutral
5/1/2025UpgradeHold
4/25/2025 UpgradeUnderweightEqual Weight
3/17/2025UpgradeStrong SellHold
11/6/2024DowngradeOutperformSector Perform
10/1/2024UpgradeHold
9/23/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Volkswagen Stock? VWAGY 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 Saturday, September 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Volkswagen pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Volkswagen
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Volkswagen AG:

  • Volkswagen AG has launched a comprehensive "Future Plan 2030" that targets a 9% operating margin by 2030, a significant improvement from the 3.8% margin recorded in the first half of 2026, signaling a strong potential for long-term profitability and efficiency gains.
  • The company is executing a major cost-cutting strategy that includes eliminating approximately 50,000 additional jobs over the next three years and reducing its model lineup, which investors may view as a decisive move to streamline operations and expand margins despite the short-term pain.
  • Volkswagen AG is currently trading at $9.34, which is near its 52-week low of $8.07, offering a potentially attractive entry point for value-oriented investors given the company's market capitalization of $46.92 billion and a P/E ratio of 7.66.
  • The automaker is actively seeking to revive its U.S. business through new leadership and a region-specific product strategy that includes the development of new SUVs and pickups, which could help offset recent sales declines and improve its exposure to the North American market.
  • Volkswagen AG is diversifying its revenue streams by repurposing its Osnabrueck plant in Germany into a defense hub in partnership with Israeli investor Aurelius Capital and the state of Lower Saxony, providing a new source of income and strategic relevance beyond traditional automotive sales.

Volkswagen
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Volkswagen AG for these reasons:

  • Erste Group Bank recently lowered its FY2026 earnings per share estimate to $1.91 from $2.02, reflecting ongoing concerns about near-term earnings pressure and the significant costs associated with the company's restructuring efforts.
  • The company is facing substantial restructuring costs, with estimates suggesting the total cost of job cuts and potential plant closures could reach approximately €16 billion ($18.6 billion), which will likely weigh on cash flow and financial performance in the near term.
  • Volkswagen AG is grappling with intense competition from Chinese automakers, high tariffs, and weak demand, which have contributed to its low current profitability and a challenging operating environment that may persist despite internal cost-cutting measures.
  • The recent turnaround agreement with unions, while averting an immediate confrontation, limits union veto power and may create future labor tensions, as the German union IG Metall has already moved to reopen talks and demand commitments to previous wage agreements.
  • Legal risks remain a concern, as evidenced by a recent class action lawsuit filed against Volkswagen AG for selling vehicles with defective batteries that may catch fire, which could result in significant financial liabilities and reputational damage.

VWAGY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Volkswagen in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VWAGY shares.

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

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

Volkswagen has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Volkswagen analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/8/2026.
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