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Glencore (GLEN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 237.05 +7.00 (+3.04%)
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Glencore - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
7

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Glencore in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GLEN.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 476.43
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Glencore, the average price target is GBX 476.43. The highest price target for GLEN is GBX 550, while the lowest price target for GLEN is GBX 380. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 100.98% from the current price of GBX 237.05.
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GLEN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/8/24 to 4/8/25
1 Month Ago
3/9/24 to 3/9/25
3 Months Ago
1/9/24 to 1/8/25
1 Year Ago
4/9/23 to 4/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 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 TargetGBX 476.43GBX 492.50GBX 516.25GBX 570
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
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GLEN 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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GLEN Price Targets by Month

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Glencore Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlencoreBasic Materials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.78
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/10/2025Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuyGBX 380+21.85%
2/20/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 480+47.22%
2/20/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperformGBX 480 ➝ GBX 440+34.95%
2/18/2025Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeOverweightGBX 470+40.21%
12/12/2024Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingTop Pick
6/26/2024Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 500+9.35%
5/1/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 550+17.18%
5/1/2024Barclays
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 Reiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 515+9.73%
11/9/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingNot Rated

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Should I Buy Glencore Stock? GLEN 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, April 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Glencore pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Glencore
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Glencore plc:

  • Glencore plc has received a "buy" rating from multiple analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is GBX 348.95 ($4.33), which is near its 52-week low, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of GBX 516.25 ($6.40), indicating a significant upside potential from the current price.
  • Glencore plc is one of the largest diversified natural resource companies globally, producing and marketing over 60 commodities, which provides a robust revenue base.
  • The company has a relatively stable market capitalization of £42.62 billion, which can provide a sense of security for investors.

Glencore
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Glencore plc for these reasons:

  • The stock has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 89.50, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
  • Glencore plc's price-to-earnings ratio is currently at -11,683.33, suggesting that the company is not generating profits relative to its stock price, which may deter potential investors.
  • The stock has recently reached a new 52-week low, which may indicate underlying issues that could affect future performance.
  • Market volatility and fluctuations in commodity prices can significantly impact Glencore plc's profitability, making it a riskier investment.
  • Despite a strong buy rating from some analysts, there is still a hold rating from others, indicating mixed sentiments about the stock's future performance.

GLEN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Glencore is GBX 476.43, with a high forecast of GBX 550 and a low forecast of GBX 380.

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Glencore in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" GLEN shares.

According to analysts, Glencore's stock has a predicted upside of 100.98% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Glencore has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Glencore more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for Glencore is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GLEN compares to other companies.


This page (LON:GLEN) was last updated on 4/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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