Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$102.42 +1.35 (+1.34%)

As of 04/17/2025 03:55 PM Eastern

Commonwealth Bank of Australia - 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

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
0

Buy
0

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Sell." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating for CMWAY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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CMWAY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/18/24 to 4/18/25	1 Month Ago 3/19/24 to 3/19/25	3 Months Ago 1/19/24 to 1/18/25	1 Year Ago 4/19/23 to 4/18/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	N/A
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	N/A
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	N/A
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	N/A
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Sell	Sell	Sell	N/A

CMWAY 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.

CMWAY 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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Commonwealth Bank of Australia	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.00	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Sell	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	37.05% Upside	26.48% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CMWAY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date	Details
6/24/2024	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	L. Shaw Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell

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Should I Buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock? CMWAY 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 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Commonwealth Bank of Australia pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Commonwealth Bank of Australia:

The stock price is currently at $99.75, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Short interest has seen a significant increase of 371.4% recently, suggesting that investors are betting on a price decline, which could lead to a short squeeze if the stock performs well.
The company has a solid debt-to-equity ratio of 1.98, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging debt for growth while maintaining financial stability.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent dividend of $1.4108 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors.
The company operates in multiple segments, including Retail Banking and Institutional Banking, which diversifies its revenue sources and reduces risk.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Commonwealth Bank of Australia for these reasons:

The recent cut in dividends may signal potential financial strain or a conservative approach to cash management, which could concern income-focused investors.
Despite the recent stock price increase, the company has a 1-year high of $108.91, indicating that it may be trading below its peak, which could suggest volatility.
The current ratio and quick ratio are both at 1.09, which, while indicating liquidity, may not provide a strong buffer in times of financial distress.
With 0.0% of shares currently short sold, the lack of short interest could indicate a lack of confidence from investors in the stock's potential for rapid gains.
The company has experienced fluctuations in trading volume, which could indicate uncertainty in investor sentiment and market conditions.

CMWAY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "sell" CMWAY shares.
: According to analysts, Commonwealth Bank of Australia's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Commonwealth Bank of Australia less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Commonwealth Bank of Australia is Sell while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CMWAY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:CMWAY) was last updated on 4/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY) Stock Forecast & Price Target