AB Volvo (publ) (VLVLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$25.63 +0.31 (+1.22%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

AB Volvo (publ) - 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
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Hold
4

Buy
4

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AB Volvo (publ) in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VLVLY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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VLVLY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

VLVLY 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.

VLVLY 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.

AB Volvo (publ) Stock vs. The Competition

Type	AB Volvo (publ)	Auto/Tires/Trucks Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.49	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	351.31% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent VLVLY News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
11/27/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight
10/25/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	D. Lesne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
10/21/2024	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/11/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Bergelind Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/30/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Day Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
8/30/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
7/10/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Dagorne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight
1/29/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
12/6/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
9/18/2023	DNB Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
9/13/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
7/20/2023	Nordea Equity Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/25/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight
2/8/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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Should I Buy AB Volvo (publ) Stock? VLVLY 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 Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AB Volvo (publ) pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AB Volvo (publ)
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AB Volvo (publ):

AB Volvo (publ) has recently seen a significant increase in short interest, indicating heightened investor interest and potential for price movement, which can create opportunities for profit.
The stock is currently trading at $24.78, which is near its 12-month low of $23.27, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Analysts have upgraded their ratings for AB Volvo (publ), with several firms moving from "hold" to "buy" or "overweight," indicating positive sentiment and expected growth in the company's stock price.
The company reported a strong quarterly earnings result with an EPS of $0.47, showcasing its profitability and ability to generate earnings, which is a positive indicator for investors.
AB Volvo (publ) has strategic partnerships, including one with Samsung SDI to develop batteries for electric products, positioning the company well in the growing electric vehicle market.

AB Volvo (publ)
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in AB Volvo (publ) for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, which may indicate higher financial risk, as it relies on debt to finance its operations.
Despite recent upgrades, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that not all analysts are fully confident in its growth potential.
AB Volvo (publ) operates in a highly competitive industry, which can impact its market share and profitability, especially with the rise of new entrants in the electric vehicle sector.
The company's net margin of 9.64% may be considered low compared to industry standards, indicating that it may not be as efficient in converting revenue into profit.
Recent fluctuations in stock price and increased short interest could lead to volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors from committing to the stock.

VLVLY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AB Volvo (publ) in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLVLY shares.
: According to analysts, AB Volvo (publ)'s stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, AB Volvo (publ)'s stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: AB Volvo (publ) has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like AB Volvo (publ) more than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating for AB Volvo (publ) is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "auto/tires/trucks" companies is Hold. Learn more on how VLVLY compares to other companies.

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AB Volvo (publ) (VLVLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target