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Splunk (SPLK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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SPLK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/26/23 to 11/25/24
1 Month Ago
10/27/23 to 10/26/24
3 Months Ago
8/28/23 to 8/27/24
1 Year Ago
11/26/22 to 11/26/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
23 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$157.00$157.00$148.60$132.68
Forecasted Upside0.06% Upside0.06% Upside-5.29% Downside-12.67% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

SPLK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SPLK Price Targets by Month

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Splunk Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSplunkComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.06% Upside532.55% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/29/2023Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$157.00+3.83%
11/27/2023Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$157.00+3.34%
10/10/2023Daiwa Capital Markets
1 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
10/2/2023Piper Sandler
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
9/26/2023BTIG Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
9/22/2023Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00-27.30%
9/22/2023Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
9/22/2023Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$116.00 ➝ $157.00+8.70%
9/22/2023Loop Capital
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$135.00 ➝ $157.00+8.70%
9/22/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$132.00 ➝ $157.00+8.70%
9/21/2023Robert W. Baird
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
9/21/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$127.00 ➝ $157.00+8.70%
9/21/2023Rosenblatt Securities
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $157.00+8.31%
9/21/2023Needham & Company LLC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
9/21/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
9/21/2023Capital One Financial
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$157.00+8.47%
9/21/2023William Blair
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
9/19/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$117.00 ➝ $125.00+4.82%
8/24/2023Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $130.00+14.17%
8/24/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$110.00 ➝ $115.00+1.05%
8/24/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$100.00 ➝ $120.00+5.57%
8/24/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$110.00 ➝ $118.00+3.77%
8/24/2023UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $120.00+5.53%
8/24/2023Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$115.00+15.08%
8/24/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$105.00 ➝ $120.00+20.08%
8/24/2023Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $150.00+50.11%
8/24/2023KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00 ➝ $140.00+40.10%
8/24/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$130.00 ➝ $134.00+34.09%
5/25/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$95.00 ➝ $110.00+13.77%
2/21/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform$95.00 ➝ $100.00-4.76%
1/17/2023Guggenheim
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/5/2022Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $135.00+52.30%
12/2/2022Evercore ISI
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 Lower Target$119.00+34.25%

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Should I Buy Splunk Stock? SPLK 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 Splunk pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Splunk
Bull Case

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

  • Splunk Inc. has a strong market position in the software infrastructure industry, particularly with its unified security and observability platform, which is increasingly critical for organizations facing cyber threats.
  • The company has shown significant growth in its stock price, currently recorded at $156.22, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
  • With a high institutional ownership percentage of 90.58%, Splunk Inc. is favored by large investors, which can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Splunk Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of services, including cloud solutions and customer support, which enhances customer retention and drives recurring revenue.
  • The recent acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. could provide additional resources and synergies, potentially accelerating growth and innovation within Splunk Inc.

Splunk
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high short percentage of float at 3.14%, indicating that some investors are betting against its stock, which could lead to volatility.
  • Despite its strong offerings, Splunk Inc. operates in a highly competitive market, which may pressure margins and limit growth potential.
  • The average daily trading volume is 1,910,000 shares, which, while substantial, may indicate a lack of liquidity during market fluctuations, potentially impacting the ability to execute large trades without affecting the stock price.
  • Recent month-to-month changes in shares shorted show only a slight increase, suggesting that investor sentiment may not be strongly bullish at this time.
  • As a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., there may be strategic shifts that could impact Splunk Inc.'s operational independence and growth trajectory.

SPLK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Splunk is $157.00, with a high forecast of $157.00 and a low forecast of $157.00.

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Splunk in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SPLK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SPLK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Splunk's stock has a predicted upside of 0.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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


This page (NASDAQ:SPLK) was last updated on 11/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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