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Cloudflare (NET) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$253.76 +5.17 (+2.08%)
As of 12:25 PM Eastern
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Cloudflare - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
7
Buy
20

Based on 30 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cloudflare in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 30 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for NET.

Consensus Price Target

$232.62
-8.33% Downside
According to the 30 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cloudflare, the average price target is $232.62. The highest price target for NET is $300.00, while the lowest price target for NET is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.33% from the current price of $253.76.
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.

NET Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26
3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26
1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$232.62$233.38$228.37$137.70
Forecasted Upside-8.33% Downside8.06% Upside31.88% Upside13.00% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

NET 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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NET 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.
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Cloudflare Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCloudflareComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.60
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.46% Downside180.32% Upside14.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/20/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D-)
4/15/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeOverweightHold
4/15/2026 DowngradeBuySell
4/15/2026 Initiated CoverageHoldBuy
4/15/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
4/14/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$222.00+24.27%
4/14/2026Lower TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $235.00+27.78%
3/13/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
2/13/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$215.00+15.92%
2/12/2026Set Target$190.00-0.01%
2/11/2026 Set Target$245.00+23.82%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$230.00 ➝ $240.00+20.84%
2/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$199.00 ➝ $243.00+34.67%
2/11/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$220.00+21.92%
2/11/2026 Set Target$140.00-22.41%
2/11/2026Boost TargetSell$117.00 ➝ $140.00-22.41%
2/11/2026Set TargetNeutralOutperform$260.00+44.09%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$265.00 ➝ $270.00+37.74%
2/11/2026Boost TargetOverweight$235.00 ➝ $250.00+38.55%
2/11/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$255.00 ➝ $225.00+24.70%
2/11/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$224.00+24.14%
2/11/2026Lower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $250.00+38.55%
1/27/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/26/2026 Reiterated RatingPeer Perform
1/20/2026 Set Target$225.00+25.65%
11/10/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$260.00+8.45%
11/10/2025Boost TargetBuy$238.00 ➝ $265.00+13.72%
10/31/2025Set Target$270.00+21.36%
10/31/2025Boost TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $275.00+11.84%
8/1/2025Boost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $240.00+15.62%
5/12/2025 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$154.00+8.20%
5/8/2025UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
2/7/2025Boost TargetNeutral$110.00 ➝ $115.00-31.09%
10/8/2024Initiated CoverageUnderperform$65.00-19.23%

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Should I Buy Cloudflare Stock? NET 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, May 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cloudflare pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cloudflare
Bull Case

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

  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Cloudflare, Inc. achieved a revenue of $614.51 million for the quarter, significantly higher than the anticipated $591.67 million, showcasing robust demand for its services.
  • With a year-over-year revenue growth of 33.6%, Cloudflare, Inc. demonstrates its ability to expand and capture market share in the competitive web infrastructure and security sector.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 82.68% of the company's stock, reflecting confidence in Cloudflare, Inc.'s long-term prospects and stability.
  • The current stock price is around $232.62, which is considered attractive given the company's growth trajectory and positive analyst ratings.

Cloudflare
Bear Case

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

  • Cloudflare, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 7.24%, indicating that the company is not currently generating profit relative to shareholder equity, which could be a concern for potential investors.
  • The company reported a negative net margin of 4.72%, suggesting that it is currently spending more than it earns, which may affect future profitability.
  • Analysts forecast a negative EPS of -0.11 for the current year, which could signal challenges ahead and may deter some investors.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company faces intense competition in the web infrastructure and security market, which could impact its market position and profitability.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts, including a reduction from $255.00 to $235.00, may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.

NET Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 30 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cloudflare is $232.62, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.

30 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cloudflare in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 19 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NET shares.

According to analysts, Cloudflare's stock has a predicted downside of -8.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cloudflare's stock had 4 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:NET) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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