Constellation Software (CSU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$4,587.90 -56.65 (-1.22%)

(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Constellation Software - 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
4

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Constellation Software in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for CSU.

Consensus Price Target

C$4,800.00
4.62% Upside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Constellation Software, the average price target is C$4,800.00. The highest price target for CSU is C$5,000.00, while the lowest price target for CSU is C$4,550.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.62% from the current price of C$4,587.90.

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CSU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current 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	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	C$4,800.00	C$4,541.67	C$4,150.00	C$3,275.00
Forecasted Upside	4.62% Upside	4.68% Upside	-3.66% Downside	2.91% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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CSU 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.

CSU 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.

Constellation Software Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Constellation Software	Computer and Technology Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.67
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CSU News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/11/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$4,800.00 ➝ C$4,900.00	+10.61%
11/11/2024	Raymond James 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$4,250.00 ➝ C$4,550.00	+2.71%
11/11/2024	TD Securities 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$4,500.00 ➝ C$4,800.00	+8.35%
10/24/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$4,800.00 ➝ C$5,000.00	+15.00%
8/28/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$4,100.00 ➝ C$4,850.00	+13.31%
7/22/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$4,300.00 ➝ C$4,700.00	+9.37%
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Should I Buy Constellation Software Stock? CSU 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 Constellation Software pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Constellation Software
Bull Case

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

The stock price recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in the stock's performance. Currently, the stock is trading at C$4,503.07, which reflects strong market interest.
Analysts have shown confidence in the company's future, with several firms raising their price targets. For instance, CIBC increased its target from C$4,100.00 to C$4,850.00, suggesting a positive outlook for the stock.
Constellation Software Inc. has a solid market capitalization of C$96.32 billion, which indicates a strong position in the market and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
The company has demonstrated strong earnings performance, with a recent EPS of C$37.21, significantly beating analysts' expectations, showcasing its profitability and operational efficiency.
Constellation Software Inc. has a history of increasing dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.353, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Constellation Software
Bear Case

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

The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 106.38, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a correction.
Constellation Software Inc. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 151.81, suggesting that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Despite recent positive earnings, the company reported revenue of C$3.17 billion, slightly below analyst estimates of C$3.22 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
The stock experienced a decline of 3.1% recently, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility and investor sentiment.
With a quick ratio of 0.55, the company may face liquidity issues, as this ratio indicates that it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.

CSU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Constellation Software is C$4,800.00, with a high forecast of C$5,000.00 and a low forecast of C$4,550.00.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Constellation Software in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CSU shares.
: According to analysts, Constellation Software's stock has a predicted upside of 4.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Constellation Software has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, National Bankshares, Raymond James, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Constellation Software less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Constellation Software is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how CSU compares to other companies.

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Constellation Software (CSU) Stock Forecast & Price Target