Tesco (TSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 387.30 +0.30 (+0.08%)

As of 02/7/2025 12:48 PM Eastern

Tesco - 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

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
4

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Tesco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for TSCO.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 366.67

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tesco, the average price target is GBX 366.67. The highest price target for TSCO is GBX 400, while the lowest price target for TSCO is GBX 350. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.33% from the current price of GBX 387.30.

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TSCO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/9/24 to 2/8/25	1 Month Ago 1/10/24 to 1/9/25	3 Months Ago 11/11/23 to 11/10/24	1 Year Ago 2/9/23 to 2/9/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 366.67	GBX 313.33	GBX 313.33	GBX 295
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

TSCO 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.

TSCO 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.

Tesco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Tesco	Consumer Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.56
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent TSCO News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	GBX 410 ➝ GBX 400	+11.02%
12/10/2024	Shore Capital 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/3/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 350	+16.82%
4/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 350	+24.85%

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 05:51 PM ET.

Should I Buy Tesco Stock? TSCO 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 Monday, February 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Tesco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Tesco
Bull Case

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

Recent stock performance shows Tesco PLC shares have crossed above their 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in stock price, which is currently at GBX 368 ($4.49).
Shore Capital has reiterated a "buy" rating on Tesco PLC, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance and potential for growth.
The company has a strong market capitalization of £24.50 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of shares by insider Bertrand Bodson, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects, as insiders often have better insights into the company's performance.
With a relatively low beta of 0.51, Tesco PLC's stock is less volatile compared to the market, which may appeal to risk-averse investors looking for stability.

Tesco
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 126.42, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky if market conditions change.
Despite the recent positive stock movement, Tesco PLC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is extremely high at 1,332.22, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings.
The quick ratio of 0.60 and current ratio of 0.81 indicate potential liquidity issues, meaning the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations without additional financing.
Recent stock price fluctuations, including a 2.3% decline, may raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain consistent performance in a competitive market.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 2.51%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially impacting long-term strategic decisions.

TSCO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Tesco is GBX 366.67, with a high forecast of GBX 400 and a low forecast of GBX 350.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesco in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" TSCO shares.
: According to analysts, Tesco's stock has a predicted downside of -5.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Tesco has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Tesco more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating for Tesco is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer defensive" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how TSCO compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:TSCO) was last updated on 2/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Tesco (TSCO) Stock Forecast & Price Target