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CGI (GIB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$111.60 -0.37 (-0.33%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

CGI - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
4

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

Consensus Price Target

$137.00
22.76% Upside
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CGI, the average price target is $137.00. The highest price target for GIB is $178.00, while the lowest price target for GIB is $112.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.76% from the current price of $111.60.
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GIB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/25/23 to 11/24/24
1 Month Ago
10/26/23 to 10/25/24
3 Months Ago
8/27/23 to 8/26/24
1 Year Ago
11/25/22 to 11/25/23
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
N/A
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A
Consensus Price Target$137.00$137.00$132.67N/A
Forecasted Upside22.76% Upside21.05% Upside20.96% UpsideN/A
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
N/A

GIB 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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GIB Price Targets by Month

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CGI Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCGIComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.20
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.76% Upside532.55% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/15/2024Cibc World Mkts
0 of 5 stars
S. Price
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10/15/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperformer$155.00 ➝ $178.00+53.95%
8/1/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
D. Marcon
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7/19/2024UBS Group
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K. Mcveigh
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$112.00+5.19%
7/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $121.00+13.55%
5/2/2024TD Securities
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/2/2023Desjardins
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J. Dubreuil
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Boost TargetC$136.00 ➝ C$140.00
2/2/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$133.00
2/2/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetC$134.00 ➝ C$138.00
2/2/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetC$125.00 ➝ C$140.00
2/2/2023Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetC$135.00 ➝ C$140.00
2/2/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetC$130.00 ➝ C$145.00

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Should I Buy CGI Stock? GIB 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 Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CGI pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CGI
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CGI Inc.:

  • CGI Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $26.34 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth.
  • The stock is currently trading at $114.14, which is close to its 12-month high of $118.89, suggesting strong investor interest and potential for further appreciation.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating from Cibc World Mkts, reflect positive sentiment and confidence in CGI Inc.'s future performance.
  • 66.68% of CGI Inc.'s stock is owned by institutional investors, which often indicates a level of trust and confidence in the company's management and strategy.
  • The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, suggesting that it is not heavily reliant on debt for financing, which can be a sign of financial stability.

CGI
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in CGI Inc. for these reasons:

  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.99 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could lead to a price correction.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts still maintain a "hold" rating, suggesting that there may be uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.86 indicates that it may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities, which could pose a risk in times of financial stress.
  • CGI Inc. has a PEG ratio of 2.41, which is relatively high, indicating that the stock may be expensive relative to its expected earnings growth.
  • Recent trading volumes have been below average, which could suggest a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock's immediate prospects.

GIB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CGI is $137.00, with a high forecast of $178.00 and a low forecast of $112.00.

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

According to analysts, CGI's stock has a predicted upside of 22.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CGI's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

CGI has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, and Cibc World Mkts in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CGI more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for CGI is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GIB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GIB) was last updated on 11/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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