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Infosys (INFY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$22.80 +0.84 (+3.83%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Infosys - 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
2
Hold
4
Buy
6

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Infosys in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for INFY.

Consensus Price Target

$20.85
-8.55% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Infosys, the average price target is $20.85. The highest price target for INFY is $25.00, while the lowest price target for INFY is $14.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.55% from the current price of $22.80.
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INFY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$20.85$20.85$19.27$18.93
Forecasted Upside-8.55% Downside-5.44% Downside-13.74% Downside8.41% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

INFY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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INFY Price Targets by Month

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Infosys Stock vs. The Competition

TypeInfosysComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-8.55% Downside540.85% Upside7.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/18/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
Keith Bachman
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$23.00 ➝ $25.00+11.96%
10/3/2024Investec
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
9/11/2024Erste Group Bank
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/19/2024Macquarie
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R. Menon
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral
4/19/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetNegative ➝ Negative$15.00 ➝ $14.00-15.23%
4/19/2024HSBC
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$20.10+21.71%
4/9/2024Bank of America
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3/19/2024Guggenheim
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$20.00+4.33%
3/13/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00+14.76%
1/17/2024BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$24.00+23.27%
1/3/2024UBS Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
9/8/2023Nomura
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 UpgradeReduce ➝ Neutral
8/22/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
4/14/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
4/13/2023Citigroup
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Infosys Stock? INFY 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 Thursday, November 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Infosys pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Infosys
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Infosys Limited:

  • Infosys Limited recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19, meeting analysts' expectations, which indicates stable financial performance and confidence in its profitability.
  • The company has announced an increase in its semi-annual dividend to $0.2126 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a dividend yield of 1.1%.
  • With a current stock price of $21.89, Infosys Limited is trading near its 52-week high of $23.48, suggesting strong market interest and potential for further appreciation.
  • Infosys Limited has a solid return on equity of 31.43%, indicating effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
  • The company has a diverse service offering in consulting, technology, and outsourcing, positioning it well to capitalize on growth opportunities in various markets.

Infosys
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Infosys Limited for these reasons:

  • Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "hold" to "sell" by Investec, may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • Despite a strong EPS, the company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 28.06, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Infosys Limited has faced mixed ratings from analysts, with two sell ratings, which could signal uncertainty in its future growth prospects.
  • The stock has a beta of 0.99, indicating that it is expected to move in line with the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking higher volatility for greater returns.
  • With a PEG ratio of 3.57, the stock may be considered expensive relative to its growth rate, which could deter value-focused investors.

INFY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Infosys is $20.85, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $14.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Infosys in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" INFY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in INFY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Infosys's stock has a predicted downside of -8.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Infosys's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Infosys has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Erste Group Bank, and Investec in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NYSE:INFY) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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